Tag Archives: relationships

The reluctant nerk

Posted on April 16, 2013 by Sue Vincent

I had an interesting conversation this morning with a son who shall, in deference to his desire to erase my memory permanently, remain nameless. “I thought of something for your blog the other day.” “Oh?” I perched, swinging legs that … Continue reading →

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Faith of the heart

Posted on April 16, 2013 by Sue Vincent

Amongst all the beautiful comments and good wishes for the coming launch, a friend sent me this. As usual, because of the sentiment behind it, I ended up tissue in hand. Of course, the lyrics have meaning for me on … Continue reading →

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On a mission

Posted on April 15, 2013 by Sue Vincent

Today I got to be a knight on a white charger. An unusual role for me, but one I embarked upon with a certain amount of relish, embracing the hilarity and dealing with the tragedy which often attends such quests. … Continue reading →

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Tears and coffee

Posted on April 14, 2013 by Sue Vincent

You know things are on the right track when you manage to cut a large perfect circle, to a specific size, from expensive silk freehand. Of course, whether it remains that way once sewn is a different kettle of fish … Continue reading →

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Frogs and the French

Posted on April 12, 2013 by Sue Vincent

 There is a blackbird singing in the sunlight in the garden. It is warm for a moment between the iron grey clouds that have drenched everything with spring rain. It is, just for these few minutes, golden outside. It is … Continue reading →

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The tree

Posted on April 12, 2013 by Sue Vincent

Going through old files in the night, I came across a piece I wrote some years ago, at a time when I had a partner, before the boys had left home, and when a great and beautiful chestnut tree overhung … Continue reading →

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Notes from a small dog XII

Posted on April 7, 2013 by Sue Vincent

Ha, my turn! Thought I’d never get chance to write to you guys this week. Talk about hogging the computer! I mean, I dropped hints. Crawled on her lap.. I’ve got that one off brilliantly now.. she can’t stop me. … Continue reading →

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A hobbit’s revenge

Posted on April 6, 2013 by Sue Vincent

The patio doors in from the garden had been open when I arrived for the first time this year. An observer would see me seated in the centre of the room while my sons, both bearded, tall, alike but yet … Continue reading →

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Just for a moment

Posted on April 5, 2013 by Sue Vincent

Let me see your face, just for a moment Lit by the moonlight through the window Before I close my eyes in sleep Give me your dreams, Beloved, And I will weave them for you On the loom of a … Continue reading →

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My Mother’s Day

Posted on March 10, 2013 by Sue Vincent

There were no flowers and chocolates this morning, I had something better instead For my sons, with true Mother’s Day kindness Decided that I should be fed.   Nick had me for lunch down at his place, And frankly, between … Continue reading →

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