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I have 2060 stories published in 17 collections on the site.
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Light for heaviness

With heavy heart he viewed the vast slums built, as industry growing fast drew crowds of workers – their daily grind hard, and cheer in liquor find … he whole vast slum soon seeing fewer bitter, angry, glum.
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The first day of the week

[Continuing the hymn-for-Sundays series] This the day Him to remember: rising from the grave to live. This the day for all to praise Him to the...
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To wash or not to wash …

See that car so sparkling bright? passers-by enjoy the sight, standing there at number 10, washed and polished yet again. Here am I at number 8 in a...

Drifting with the crowd

[Continuing the hymn-for-Sundays series] Without a thought to safety (they didn’t see him go) the child drifted away from them, assumed that they...

More Offa’s Dyke views and Nosey young cattle @ Knighton

29/5/24 South from Knighton Offa’s Dyke path (not Kington this time, further north) Steep uphill through shady green woods, mossy tree bases. Out to...
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1504 of my comments have received 1547 Great Feedback votes

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You must have doen a lot of

Posted on Fri, 28 Jul 2023

You must have doen a lot of wonderful wild camping in your time. Rhiannon

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Posted in A New Horizon

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You already had your

Posted on Fri, 28 Jul 2023

You already had your mischievous sense of humour then. Rhiannon

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Posted in Rediscovering Holes

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It's very satisfying to be

Posted on Wed, 26 Jul 2023

It's very satisfying to be able to encapsulate thoughts succinctly, and have them recorded for one's own memory — and then maybe others enjoy too! Rhiannon 

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Posted in When All I Need Is Artistry

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The difficulties of accepting

Posted on Wed, 26 Jul 2023

The difficulties of accepting hospitality! Don't get hooked on rakia. She seems to remain a mystery. Have you made much headway in your clearance chore? Rhiannon

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Posted in Rakia Maria – Part Two of Two

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You have a very bubbling

Posted on Tue, 25 Jul 2023

You have a very bubbling entertaining flow of writing humourously about places and people! I enjoyed seeing the rush of growth, bounty and beauty of the sudden change in your climate of extremes. 

One can befriend and gradually  get...

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Posted in Rakia Maria - Part One of Two

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thank you, Di. When I think

Posted on Mon, 24 Jul 2023

thank you, Di. When I think how I nearly gave up on getting a decent photo. Up to then the best one had been of him hiding under a bush as there were 3 young girls following him around!

I don't personally know the comic strip, but Hobbes I...

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Posted in Hobbes

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Was it inspired by current

Posted on Mon, 24 Jul 2023

Was it inspired by current weather you've just been having, a scene you've been seeing? The crows seem incidental except for setting the mood, but the metaphoric descriptions of thunder and lightening and very evocative, effective. Rhiannon

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Posted in A Murder of Crows

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Such blind delusion. The

Posted on Sat, 22 Jul 2023

Such blind delusion. The right question. Not ready to meet the true (kindly, but just, merciful but to be accepted) Lord. Rhiannon

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Posted in The machinery of night

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How beautifully analysed, Di.

Posted on Fri, 21 Jul 2023

How beautifully analysed, Di. Thank you. He was from humble, working background, and concerned for the difficulties of dock-workers when he was elected, but he had respect for all in his constituency, whatever their problems, and for his...

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Posted in Nana and Grampa (c 1950-1960)

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it alwasy seems odd that some

Posted on Fri, 21 Jul 2023

it alwasy seems odd that some like their chocolate oddly flavoured, whereas I (and most??) like the plain thing, with maybe some caramel!

I was glad you mentioned the lovely scenery this time amongst your descriptions of the complex and...

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Posted in Our Man in Golubac

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