Tag Archives: symbolism

The peripatetic ant

Posted on August 7, 2018 by Sue Vincent

The ant crawled across the windscreen of the car, right in my line of vision. Ever since the spider-bite incident, I am wary of creatures that have any kind of personal arsenal hitching a ride, so my first thought was … Continue reading →

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The spiritual minefield

Posted on August 5, 2018 by Sue Vincent

“’Do not seek to follow in the footsteps of the men of old; seek what they sought,’” said my son, reading out the daily inspirational quote he has delivered to his phone. “It says it is by Basho. Who’s he?” … Continue reading →

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Descriptions … Stuart France

Posted on August 4, 2018 by Sue Vincent

* Two singular stones, And one duality… * Yet, tantalisingly, there are lots of other stones, seemingly strewn, and lumps, and bumps, and cavaties, Continue reading at Stuart France

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Playing Place… Stuart France

Posted on August 3, 2018 by Sue Vincent

* Well, it didn’t take us long to get there did it? But let’s ponder a moment what this structure could mean… Continue reading at Stuart France

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Photo prompt round-up – Stone #writephoto

Posted on August 2, 2018 by Sue Vincent

* Ancient stone watches The passing of centuries Carve a weathered face The heartbeat of stone is slow Man no more than passing through * The photo for this week’s prompt was taken on Stanton Moor in Derbyshire. The stone … Continue reading →

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Circle of Stone… Stuart France

Posted on August 2, 2018 by Sue Vincent

* If ever there was a monument that ought to be regarded as fake. This is surely it. So far as we know it is unique, although there are many holed stones. The others are usually uprights, stand alone, and … Continue reading →

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Thursday photo prompt: Stone #writephoto

Posted on July 26, 2018 by Sue Vincent

Every Thursday at noon GMT, I publish one of my photos as a writing prompt.  If you know where the photo was taken, please keep it to yourself until the challenge is closed and I usually share something about the … Continue reading →

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Photo prompt round-up – Summit #writephoto

Posted on July 26, 2018 by Sue Vincent

* The path leads onwards Following the heart’s desire Each step marks a choice Embracing the adventure Each footfall sings of courage * The photo for this week’s prompt was taken at the church of St Michael de la Rupe … Continue reading →

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Thursday photo prompt: Summit #writephoto

Posted on July 19, 2018 by Sue Vincent

Every Thursday at noon GMT, I publish one of my photos as a writing prompt.  If you know where the photo was taken, please keep it to yourself until the challenge is closed and I usually share something about the … Continue reading →

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An Angelic Canon… Stuart France

Posted on July 16, 2018 by Sue Vincent

* Not to be outdone, our ‘Old Friend’, Kempe, decided to get in on the act. Insisting we ponder again the expedience of canonising angels. * * “Isn’t it obvious,” says Wen, with a twinkle. “Only when you already know.” … Continue reading →

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