Tag Archives: shopping

Madness…

Posted on March 16, 2020 by Sue Vincent

I don’t need a lot. My personal shopping for the week would probably not half-fill a basket at the supermarket, let alone a trolley. I usually pick up what I need at a ‘corner shop’ and seldom have more than … Continue reading →

Posted in Life | Tagged caring, panic, shopping | 96 Comments

Afghan adventures #10 ~ Mary Smith

Posted on November 26, 2019 by Sue Vincent

Reblogged from Mary Smith’s Place: The bazaar held an endless fascination for me, although the attention my presence attracted embarrassed Hussain horribly. He hated to see men staring at me. ‘’Mum, pull your chaddar round a bit more, those men … Continue reading →

Posted in reblog | Tagged Afghanistan, memoir, shopping, travel | 3 Comments

The Bibliophile’s Excursion by Jan Malique #writephoto

Posted on October 3, 2016 by Sue Vincent

My response to Sue Vincent’s Thursday photo prompt Lights #writephoto. I thought I’d deviate from my usual offerings to spin a tale of wonder, adventures and retail therapy, lots of retail therapy. The view from the bridge presents a world of … Continue reading →

Posted in photo prompt, Photography | Tagged Books, magic, shopping, short story, Trolls | 4 Comments

Technophobia

Posted on December 24, 2015 by Sue Vincent

“I’ll just add it to my shopping list.” I took the all-singing, all-dancing smartphone out of my pocket. There are very few times when the phrase ‘horrified fascination’ is justified, but it seemed to fit his expression as I reached … Continue reading →