Tag Archives: spirituality

‘Something Feral…

Posted on May 5, 2023 by Sue Vincent

… This way comes!’ *** Up high among the hilltops a lone figure braves the weather, Feet braced against a howling gale and shoulders hunched together, The bitter wind and rain have dogged his footsteps every mile, The trademark headgear … Continue reading →

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Living in Colour

Posted on January 3, 2023 by Sue Vincent

It is New Year’s Eve. Everywhere are posts about the year in review or hopes for the coming one. It’s sort of obligatory.  A mini rite of passage as the old year fades and the new comes to birth. So … Continue reading →

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When tomorrow comes

Posted on December 29, 2022 by Sue Vincent

I looked at the pile of work on the table and thought, sod it, it could wait till tomorrow. But then, really, can it? Reading the Yeats poem today it occurred to me that I am twelve years older than … Continue reading →

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Free as a bird

Posted on December 3, 2022 by Sue Vincent

  All, I have to say, is not right with the world. At least in terms of weather. Granted, it tends to behave beautifully when I really need it to…it is obligingly suited to purpose most of the time. Even … Continue reading →

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Rowan berries

Posted on November 29, 2022 by Sue Vincent

*** It started with a sleepless night. I was late to bed, as I couldn’t seem to relax. I wandered back downstairs a scant hour and a half after snuggling down with every intention of staying there for a long, … Continue reading →

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Blame the heather….

Posted on October 16, 2022 by Sue Vincent

*** “… See you soon…Stay in the car!” He must have known the futility of that message as it winged its way through the ether…I could hear the sighs of despair… I had texted my current location and “… the … Continue reading →

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Turning the wheel…

Posted on October 9, 2022 by Sue Vincent

I looked at my car tonight, thinking how beautiful her lines are in my eyes. She is, undoubtedly, past her best, her engine is a little tired and uneconomical to bring back to optimum performance, the work she needs no … Continue reading →

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Ordinary joys…

Posted on October 8, 2022 by Sue Vincent

*** My friend has been duly delivered to the coach station and I am home, having a coffee before tackling all the housework, going to my son’s and packing a bag for morning. Tomorrow I am in hospital for surgery … Continue reading →

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Through new eyes…

Posted on October 7, 2022 by Sue Vincent

*** A weekend exploring the landscape in my local area draws to a close in a few minutes. My friend is in bed, I sit here glowing pink because I caught the sun today. It was glorious weather and we … Continue reading →

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Unexpected gems

Posted on October 1, 2022 by Sue Vincent

And day four to finish – *** The final day of my friend’s visit dawned grey and cold. In spite of another late night we were up about dawn and a couple of coffees later we were out again. I … Continue reading →

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