Monthly Archives: January 2012

January Small Stones # 31

I’ve always hated endings. Way back in time when I left school, I hated saying goodbye to teachers, other girls, even the building. If I see people in films parting, I cry, if I have to leave even a job … Continue reading

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Weekly Photo Challenge: Hope 2

I watched Lost Kingdoms of Africa on TV last night, with the wonderful Gus Casely-Hayford, he featured the Asante nation in Ghana. I had many experiences there and found this photo. I wonder what this little girl dared to hope for. … Continue reading

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January Small Stones # 30

The penultimate stone Now what shall it be? I thought about mademoiselle  pussy cat but she’s evading me I twice walked past the hedge today or where it used to be it’s now a deep and flooded ditch that makes … Continue reading

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One Hour in Exeter Summer 2011

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I’m a travelaholic and I’m always posting photos and anecdotes from places around the world but for once I’m going to sing the praises about my own city. Beautiful Exeter in the south west of England is 2000 years old … Continue reading

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January Small Stones # 29

Nesting Canopies of trees have burst their buds. testing, is it time to blossom? to herald the coming green? listen . . . no barren avenues today the air orchestrated with birdsong. blackbirds call from the horse chestnut roof wives … Continue reading

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A Small Act: Documentary Review

Reblogged from Inside Out Cafe: I watched a documentary this past weekend titled, A Small Act. It’s a story about a woman who donated $15 on a quarterly basis to a young Kenyan boy named Chris Mburu.  That money helped … Continue reading

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January Small Stones # 28

I went to walk in Danes wood today hoping to see snowdrops. There were a few along the lane from Poltimore to Killerton but none in the woods. Disappointing, but never mind, I’ve found a photo from a couple of … Continue reading

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Weekly Photo Challenge: Hope

. . . that George can fix it again! The road to Mole was long and hot and this wasn’t the only break down on that day. We made it of course, thanks to George’s skill – an awesome driver … Continue reading

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January Small Stones # 27

Today the news is full of outrage because the boss of a major bank, owned by UK taxpayers is to receive a huge bonus payout, a little short of a million pounds. I was also financially outraged today, on a … Continue reading

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January Small Stones # 26

For a while I’ve been writing short pieces about my travel in Rajasthan, and at present I’m writing about the time I spent in the Jaisalmer area. It’s taking me ages for some reason so for today’s stone I thought I’d give … Continue reading

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