Monthly Archives: February 2012

The Gallery: Week 92 – Landscapes

I haven’t joined in here recently, for various reasons, but I couldn’t pass this one up, as landscapes are a passion of mine, especially my beloved Derbyshire. This shot, though, is an exception, a view facing roughly Northwards from Harlech, … Continue reading

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When an Island is Born

The waiting was over. It seemed hard to believe that our first visit to this area was barely a fortnight ago. We had been on a routine patrol. Karla, a young student, had been thrilled to get the chance to … Continue reading

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Silent Sunday: 26 February 2012

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The Flip Side…

This post was written in answer to the prompt at ‘100 Word Challenge’ here, where there is also a list of links to other responses. Here we go… Side one: [sung] “I’m walking backwards for Christmas…” [spoken] “…Wait a minute… That’s the … Continue reading

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Silent Sunday: 19 February 2012

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Just a Second: Ode to a New-found Loved One

This post is written in response to the prompt at the ‘Writing Workshop’ here. Essentially, this is to use the word, the theme, the concept… ‘Second’ in a composition. Here is my attempt. If you look here you will find other … Continue reading

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Silent Sunday: 12 February 2012

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It Wasn’t My Fault

To understand the point of this post, First look at the ‘100 word challenge’ here (if you haven’t already) where you will find an explanation of the prompt, and also a list of links to other responses.  An explosion  shook the … Continue reading

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A Platinum Jubilee?

This week, our ‘100 Word Challenge’ which you will find explained here, along with links to all the responses, is to write a piece including the word ‘Wednesday’ along with a further 100 words.  Today is the sixtieth anniversary of … Continue reading

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Silent Sunday: 5 February 2012

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