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Dear Don: Superstitions…

Posted on August 31, 2020 by Sue Vincent

Dear Don, ‘Standing under’ and ‘hanging over you’? The immediate image to arise was that of the Sword that was hung by a single strand of hair above the head of Damocles when he experienced the trappings of power for … Continue reading →

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Moorings…

Posted on August 31, 2020 by Sue Vincent

* We had watched the ferry moored as we waited to disembark. * And its something we do by habit down south… Always returning via Avebury. * Continue reading at France and Vincent

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Dear Wen: Superstitions…

Posted on August 30, 2020 by Sue Vincent

Dear Wen, Understanding, for some, has been around for millenia… But is ‘standing under ‘ a concept the same thing as having a concept ‘hanging over you’ ? Or is that merely superstition? Sheep really shouldn’t be behaving in that … Continue reading →

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The Matter of Britain…

Posted on August 29, 2020 by Sue Vincent

* Could there be an image more redolent of the true majesty of these isles? * We are minded of the church at Kilpeck with its famous and resplendant Sheila… * The fact that we had failed to get here … Continue reading →

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Black Forest… Stuart France

Posted on August 28, 2020 by Sue Vincent

* … “My most dear and beloved Lady, what art, or learning can perform, with all due speed shall be accomplished, for never shall rest take hold of my heart, nor sleep close the lids of my eyes, until I … Continue reading →

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Dear Wen: ‘Dead Enkidu?’…

Posted on August 28, 2020 by Sue Vincent

Dear Wen, … I expect that is what is so endearing about Thomas ‘the Covenanter’ although his leprosy does become a metaphor for our culture and its ‘outcasting’ of the land. A ludicrous idea if ever there was one, I … Continue reading →

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Kirkoswald…

Posted on August 27, 2020 by Sue Vincent

* … “That’s the church we nearly used in December for ‘Full Circle’. It was on the back up list in case it rained heavily.” * “I thought the name sounded familiar. I didn’t realise we were so far down … Continue reading →

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Dear Wen: Big Wheels…

Posted on August 25, 2020 by Sue Vincent

Dear Da Wensta… The remedials, as I recall, back in the day, were a ‘class of individuals’ best shunted into the dungeons of our glorious process in the name of Progress… Curious how all these accepted terms now seem to … Continue reading →

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Too tired to think…

Posted on August 25, 2020 by Sue Vincent

* …Four hours later, the rain stopped and we re-hit the road. * The deflating tyre which had plagued us again and again the whole trip was worsening and meant it was too risky to use any motorways. * But … Continue reading →

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Dear Don: Continental Drift…

Posted on August 24, 2020 by Sue Vincent

Dear… Donsta? Okaaay… One wonders if you are quite well? The Black Beast points out that one could even read a note of affection into your comment about the Black Lake… and asks if you might be in need of … Continue reading →

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