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Santa Pause
Santa Pause John Jones hated his name, its mundanity matched only by the inane notion of Christmas. In truth, it hadn’t always been this way. A...
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Christmas Skies
An homage to John Betjeman and inspired by his poem written in 1954 called ‘Christmas’ Christmas Skies Chiming church-bells peal from afar, summoning...
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Where Maps End
Where Maps End Rays of maple light shimmer at sunrise, Dawn’s horizon cast on a glass sea below. Enveloping nascence, A quiet overture of birdsong...
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Who Wants to Live Forever?
For Halloween 2024 Who Wants to Live Forever? Fritz Erlinger was a name that came to haunt me, torture me as my life unfolded. Yet, in the beginning...
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Ghost Story
Ghost Story I don’t believe in ghosts. At least that’s what I’ve always said. Memories can be fragile. I should be lucid and know exactly what I’m...
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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historical documents.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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I'm wrapped up in it too.
Posted on Tue, 29 Jul 2025
I'm wrapped up in it too. Looking forward to more!
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Read both parts.
Posted on Tue, 05 Aug 2025
Read both parts.
I see what you mean about 'salty sea dog'. It was pure coicidence on my part. Honest!
More consummate travelogue. I read about your part of the world and I yearn to visit. It sounds like a place of many wonders...
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