Tag Archives: Narnia

Images and imagination

Posted on November 25, 2020 by Sue Vincent

The first thought that sprang to mind when I saw work created recently by a young lady who is a friend of my son was that were I to write the children’s book that is wandering round my mind, I … Continue reading →

Posted in Art, Books | Tagged childhood, children's books, illustrations, Narnia, Searle, Sloefox, Stig, Thurber | 35 Comments

A child’s tale

Posted on October 21, 2020 by Sue Vincent

Road to Love – S.Vincent I had one of those ‘moments’ today as I passed between the bookcases in the bedroom. It is odd the things that make it through the veneer of calm acceptance. In this case, it was … Continue reading →

Posted in Art, Books | Tagged being real, C.S. Lewis, children, children's stories, consciousness, love, Narnia, spirituality, symbolism, Velveteen Rabbit | 89 Comments

Going West: Deep Magic…

Posted on September 2, 2020 by Sue Vincent

I’d seen the name when I’d planned the route… though ‘planned’ may be stretching things a bit far; I had a vague idea and my companion had a map. From Kilpeck to Rhyader, somewhere near which we would find our … Continue reading →

Posted in Ancient sites, History, Photography, Sacred sites, Spirituality, Stuart France and Sue Vincent, travel, Wales | Tagged Aslan, burial mound, C.S. Lewis, dolmen, Herefordshire, King Arthur, Narnia, quoit, robin, Stone Table | Leave a comment

Growing up with a book…

Posted on April 12, 2019 by Sue Vincent

Jessica Bakkers, after reading Mae Clair’s post at Story Empire, posted about five books that had, as she put it, made her, ‘her’. There is no way on this earth that I could pick just five books… not unless it … Continue reading →

Posted in Books | Tagged childhood, Dion Fortume, fantasy, literature, Narnia, Rampa, reading to children, Tolkien | 37 Comments

Shadowlands and the magic lantern…

Posted on May 20, 2018 by Sue Vincent

Every so often, I need a break from whatever is currently occupying my attention. Occasionally, I will watch a film. These are usually whatever I can find online and I seldom have a clear idea of what I fancy until … Continue reading →

Posted in Photography, The Silent Eye | Tagged Anthony Hopkins, C.S. Lewis, Films, Joy Davidman, life as a prayer, Narnia, prayer, Richard Attenborough, spirituality | 15 Comments

Childhood fantasy

Posted on March 15, 2018 by Sue Vincent

He’s right… by the time you reach an age with double figures, fairy stories are for babies… and you are no longer a babe. In just the same way that we cease admitting to the guilty affection for the music … Continue reading →