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Ley Lines
The truth is out there Ley Lines “Alfred Watkins was right, you know.” In hindsight, that’s how it started; my neighbour Joshua Smith and his crazy...
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A Cat, A Leaf and Fresh Fish
Rewritten story A Cat, A Leaf and Fresh Fish The early hours are invariably punctuated by nocturnal sounds; rodent-like scurrying amongst bins,...
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Song to the Siren: A Titan Story (Part Three of Three)
Part One at: https://www.abctales.com/story/marandina/song-siren-titan-story-part-one... Part Two at: https://www.abctales.com/story/marandina/song-...
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Song to the Siren: A Titan Story (Part Two of Three)
Part One at: https://www.abctales.com/story/marandina/song-siren-titan-story-part-one... Song to the Siren: A Titan Story (Part Two of Three) “No...
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Song to the Siren: A Titan Story (Part One of Three)
Song to the Siren: A Titan Story (Part One of Three) Crows perch in a line along a telegraph poll. They seem to be either staring at me or peering...
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"Clustering in clouds that
Posted on Tue, 19 Aug 2025
"Clustering in clouds that shade.."
The importance of rain keeps going up as global warming bites. I marvel at the process of rain formation. One of the glories of living on this planet. A succinct and poignant vignette, Rhiannon. Very...
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"Nomadic riffs
Posted on Sun, 17 Aug 2025
"Nomadic riffs
Echoes of Rajasthan
Oh the Roma, Mama
They travelled with the Roma
Horses, camels, caravans
A living metronome..."
What a vivid portrayal. I loved the section above, in particular.
A...
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"You swim through vast oceans
Posted on Thu, 14 Aug 2025
"You swim through vast oceans of sky.."
The scene set in that very first line.
Highly spiritual and a positive affirmation.
Beautifully done, Jenny.
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The story building nicely.
Posted on Sun, 10 Aug 2025
The story building nicely. Still Cary-Grantesque.
Looking forward to the next chapter!
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Yes, keep tnose views.
Posted on Fri, 08 Aug 2025
Yes, keep those views.
Another enchanting ramble, Rhiannon.
You are so lucky to live somewhere so beautiful.
Enjoyed, of course. And gorgeous pics.
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'We sat beneath great oak
Posted on Thu, 07 Aug 2025
'We sat beneath great oak tree,
told moon and stars of our baby;
five shooting stars we saw that
night..'
A beguiling story and a charming narration.
Nicely done, Jenny.
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'Many from holidays. – No
Posted on Tue, 12 Aug 2025
'Many from holidays. – No internet in those days.'
A treasure trove captured so eloquently.
My father-in-law is an avid postcard collector.
Effectively...historical documents. A story to be told on each one.
A journey-...
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How else did such a con
Posted on Tue, 12 Aug 2025
How else did such a con artist manage to ascend the highest position of Trust in the land?
Not once, but TWICE! Its said that making a mistake is fine as long as you learn from it. Hmmmmmm......
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All caught up again.
Posted on Thu, 07 Aug 2025
All caught up again.
You definitely capture the urban landscape like a disparate portrait filled with ordinary people living challenging lives.
How slow am I? I imagine 'The Vale' is inspired by Castle Vale. I worked there once as a...
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Such a wonderful walk. I wish
Posted on Tue, 05 Aug 2025
Such a wonderful walk. I wish I was actually there.
This is today's Facebook, X/Twitter and BlueSky Pick of the Day.
Congratulations.
I have added a pic to promote your piece on social media. Just let me know if you prefer to...
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