Tag Archives: symbolism

Voices from the past

Posted on February 24, 2019 by Sue Vincent

There was a jaw-dropping moment when it finally hit home… We knew the story… we had discussed it long before Stuart had started working with it. The ‘hero’ was a historical king who lived around five thousand years ago. About … Continue reading →

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The Rotating Blade of Meaning (6) ~ Steve Tanham

Posted on February 21, 2019 by Sue Vincent

(Above: the original Bell 30 which established commercial helicopter technology, and was invented and developed by Arthur M. Young. Picture Wikipedia, public domain) In our last post, we looked at those most frightening objects: numbers which are squared and cubed. … Continue reading →

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Thursday photo prompt: Timeless #writephoto

Posted on February 21, 2019 by Sue Vincent

Use the image below as inspiration to create a post on your own blog… poetry, prose, humour… light or dark, whatever you choose, by noon (GMT)  Wednesday 27 th February and link back to this post with a pingback to be … Continue reading →

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Photo prompt round-up: New #writephoto

Posted on February 21, 2019 by Sue Vincent

* Awestruck and silent Horizon of lucent gold Awash with wonder Each dawn a new beginning Each hope anew becoming * The photo for this week’s prompt was taken at Ilkley in Yorkshire. The couple standing on top of the … Continue reading →

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Bill and Ben?

Posted on February 19, 2019 by Sue Vincent

“Stand still…” I placed the newly-found basis of a godly crown upon his head. “I am not wearing a plant pot on my head!” To be fair, I should probably have waited until there was nobody else in this section … Continue reading →

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Thursday photo prompt: New #writephoto

Posted on February 14, 2019 by Sue Vincent

Use the image below as inspiration to create a post on your own blog… poetry, prose, humour… light or dark, whatever you choose, by noon (GMT)  Wednesday 20th February and link back to this post with a pingback to be included … Continue reading →

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Photo prompt round-up: Blade #writephoto

Posted on February 14, 2019 by Sue Vincent

* Where the errant knight Pendragon of our epoch Uniting the lands? Defender of the helpless Protecting fragile beauty. * Pure service unasked Generosity unthanked Bounty unremarked… The green blades of earth will give Until we have taken all * … Continue reading →

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The Rotating Blade of Meaning (4) ~ Steve Tanham

Posted on February 7, 2019 by Sue Vincent

Everything is in motion… Arthur M. Young and Isaac Newton both knew that, but in different ages and different ways. Let’s take a slight detour into some basic ways of looking at one of our fundamentals – the way things … Continue reading →

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Thursday photo prompt: Blade #writephoto

Posted on February 7, 2019 by Sue Vincent

I don’t often post figures in prompts… and never one this distinct… but, why not, for once? Use the image below as inspiration to create a post on your own blog… poetry, prose, humour… light or dark, whatever you choose, … Continue reading →

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Photo prompt round-up: Fragrant #writephoto

Posted on February 7, 2019 by Sue Vincent

* Pathways converging Travellers meet at the heart A single centre Lovers and the weary called To fragrant serenity * The photo for this week’s prompt was taken in the grounds of Waddesdon Manor on a beautiful summer’s day, when … Continue reading →

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