Tag Archives: runes

Discovering Albion – day 5: … and, More Importantly, Ruthwell…

Posted on December 19, 2020 by Sue Vincent

“Bloody Hell!” The blasphemous words were out before I could stop them… and in a church too! I think, under the circumstances, I might be forgiven. My companion, though less verbal, was equally astounded. The history of the little kirk … Continue reading →

Posted in adventure, Churches, History, Photography, Poetry, scotland road trip, travel | Tagged aetheling, Anglo-Saxon, Cross, Dream of the Rood, runes, Ruthwell cross | 4 Comments

Dark #writephoto – Jan Malique

Posted on March 4, 2018 by Sue Vincent

The Sun sinks beneath the horizon, I watch its journey in silence, waiting, waiting for a signal that the One Eyed One will make an appearance. Mournful birdsong echoes across the lake and shafts of light cascade down from the … Continue reading →

Posted in photo prompt, Photography | Tagged flash fiction, magic, mysteries, norse myth, Odin, photo prompt, runes, visions, writephoto | 4 Comments

Guest author: D. J. Farrington – Burning Belief

Posted on February 24, 2017 by Sue Vincent

I’ve never had children. Never had a maternal instinct in my life. But that, I’m sure, is due to my remembering my past death. A long, slow, agonising attempt to give birth, over three days, without success, obviously. It’s relatively … Continue reading →

Posted in Books, Guest post, Landscape | Tagged archaeology, Jura, Kindle offer, mystery, ogham, runes | 6 Comments

The Sybil’s Return from Jan Malique #writephoto

Posted on September 4, 2016 by Sue Vincent

Reblogged from Jan Malique at Strange Goings On in the Shed: This week’s Thursday photo prompt – reflection #writephoto has ushered me into the presence of two mysterious personages. Their ancient voices calling from a time of fire and ice. Prophecy and … Continue reading →