Tag Archives: memories

Remembering

Posted on November 10, 2019 by

My mother was not quite seventeen when I was born. She and my father, just three years her senior, had married early as he had joined the army. They were still living close to home when I first came into … Continue reading →

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Living Lore: The magic of memory

Posted on November 2, 2019 by

It was with horror that I read an article, a few years back, that highlighted that fewer Yorkshire-folk now know the words to our ‘national anthem’… On Ilkey Moor Bah’t ‘at.  To me,  that was incredibly sad. Not only is … Continue reading →

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Warmth #midnighthaiku

Posted on October 7, 2019 by

* Memories captured Warmth on a cold autumn day Timeless adventures *

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‘Fire!’ and separate tables! ~ Joy Lennick

Posted on September 17, 2019 by

Reblogged from Joy Lennick: ‘Fire!’ and separate tables! Or the everyday life of a hotelier… We were still wondering about our quirky guest, nicknamed “Dr.Strangeglove,” but gradually life showed us a more mundane face, and as it was then winter, … Continue reading →

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Frozen ~ Sisyphus #writephoto

Posted on September 2, 2019 by

“I know where we are, we walked this path many times. Was it yesterday? It was summer still, and yet you see: today the ground is hard frozen, how can this be? ” “My love, you are confused. We’ve travelled … Continue reading →

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Journey ~ Sisyphus #writephoto

Posted on August 20, 2019 by

“Insane”, did you say? Yes, I agree, who wants to wander, alone, half naked, in this desolate landscape, other than a madman? But I am on a journey, probably a long journey. “Where are you going?” could you ask, but … Continue reading →

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From Stone Chamber ~ Fleur McMorrow #writephoto

Posted on August 12, 2019 by

~♥~ From this stone chamber I watch seasons circle ’round Ageing eyes blur view Heart’s vision grasps so much more Yesterday is framed to please… Summer’s longest day Brimming with youthful ardor Fantastical hopes Continue reading at  Word-Whelmed Woman

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Destination ~ Sisyphus #writephoto

Posted on August 2, 2019 by

You are now so close: and you know I am waiting. The certainty to find me, at the end of this road, your destination. You know, all that time I have been waiting, since the day, that day, when you … Continue reading →

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Colouring the world

Posted on June 20, 2019 by

One from the archives while I’m making way home… I don’t often write about the painting. To be fair, these days, I don’t do it often… and definitely not often enough. There is something entirely sensual about the smell of … Continue reading →

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Transition ~ Sisyphus #writephoto

Posted on May 26, 2019 by

I know, you’re hesitating. For good reasons. It looks familiar, the small neat garden, the lavender, the path that leads to the ancient door… Yet, there is something different, or has something changed? You look at the old stones, at … Continue reading →

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