Tag Archives: poetry

The Mudfold and Cockeren Feud: from the pen of Tallis Steelyard

Posted on December 11, 2015 by Sue Vincent

The tale is freshly penned, the ink barely dry and the tale as yet unpublished… and it is with inordinate delight that I once again welcome that renowned, if impecunious poet of Port Naain, Tallis Steelyard, as my guest, with … Continue reading →

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Replay – Drunk chickens, by guest author, Mary Smith

Posted on December 11, 2015 by Sue Vincent

I was very glad to hand over the blog to writer Mary Smith. Mary had just released a new book, “Dumfries Through Time” in collaboration with landscape photographer, Allan Devlin.  However, it was the title of her book, “Drunk chickens … Continue reading →

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The PA and the High Court Judge

Posted on May 31, 2015 by Sue Vincent

No, that isn’t the title of some sleazy, top-shelf novel, but a signal victory for the Publishers Association as the High Court upholds their application and grants a blocking order requiring the major UK internet service providers to prevent access … Continue reading →

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Heather – Cee’s photo challenge

Posted on April 29, 2015 by Sue Vincent

Tall the cliffs of stone That mark the entry to my heart’s domain, Wild and empty in its vastness The solitude of living earth. The wind lifts the heart And bears it through the storm To where the lichen crusted … Continue reading →

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…and the small dog does it again…

Posted on January 11, 2015 by Sue Vincent

Every time. Every ruddy time. The small dog conquers all, sweeping away any obstacles (and most small items) with a waft of her tail… Melting hearts with those big, brown, puppydog eyes. I may as well just hand the whole … Continue reading →

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Small dog… busted!

Posted on December 31, 2014 by Sue Vincent

Dear Kanzen, I found this hidden amongst Ani’s toys… I think it may explain certain anomalies and the whisperings we’ve been hearing ….You may want to have a word with the inscrutable SamCat… Hmm….  

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Review: Clyde and Friends by Russ Towne

Posted on November 4, 2014 by Sue Vincent

Clyde and Friends Three Books in One Written by Russ Towne Illustrated by Josh McGill Clyde is a Green Giraffe who eats blue bananas and has a penchant for standing on his head. In this volume are three of the … Continue reading →

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City break…

Posted on October 22, 2014 by Sue Vincent

It had been a good meeting on Friday evening and we had sat and talked for quite some time on our return to Sheffield. On Saturday it was decided that we would abandon the car in favour of public transport … Continue reading →

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Cold buttered toast

Posted on September 9, 2014 by Sue Vincent

I had missed out on breakfast this morning, And I’m not of the type to do brunch, With my nose firmly glued to the keyboard I completely forgot about lunch. Now by mid-afternoon I was hungry And so, with the … Continue reading →

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Notes from a small dog XLIV

Posted on September 7, 2014 by Sue Vincent

I’m bored. Really bored. It’s raining outside and she’s shut the door. I haven’t been allowed outside for almost an hour! Can you believe that? Personally, I think someone should call the RSPCA… I’m sure it constitutes Cruelty to Anis … Continue reading →

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