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I have 2204 stories published in 17 collections on the site.
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Larking about in the dark

“Let’s play in the dark”, said big sister. “Yes”, said little sister. Curtains drawn, lights out — what a lark! Bump! Waa-aa-aagh-aagh!! Lights on. ‘...
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In a moment …

“I just bumped into a wall. I knew it was there and thought …

When circumstances are difficult and puzzling

[Continuing the hymn-for-Sundays series] Called out of darkness, freed and released … Darkness of troubles – ignorant of ‘Why?’ … So we can trust on in the dark days … Gone is the greater blindness of soul …
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Time to Rise and Shine!

They say … we better function if we’re woken by music not BUZZ! BUZZ! – it isn’t the words of a song but the pattern of notes that help calm the alarm – …
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Spring-Shine!

Celandines sparkle when the sun shines …

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1569 of my comments have received 1622 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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