I can see you

… I am long enough into my snaggletoothed life to know that if March comes in like a lamb it will go out like a lion. Mentally I am bracing myself and girding up my loins for what the month might have in store meteorologically…

Patricia CombBecky JamesMarch 8, 2025Patricia, Patricia Comb, authorComment

The Decorators Cometh

My dear and much revered Mother used to say “always expect the unexpected” and I am certainly finding that to be true at the moment…

Patricia CombBecky JamesMarch 1, 2025Patricia, Patricia Comb, author, chi8ldren's booksComment

Reflections from a Winter Line

A yellow flash followed the click of the car doors locking; we turned to the trail, the cone of our headlamps shining bright. Heading northeast into the dark….

John ProctorJohn ProctorFebruary 23, 2024John ProctorComment

Conflict - 5 : Loss of Memories of Loved Ones

Loss of Memories of Loved Ones

contemplation, GuestMr Damian RobinSeptember 23, 2023Mr D Robin, poetry, classical poetsComment

My Time by Anthony Langstone

My Time - A poem by Anthony Langstone

contemplation, GuestGuest ArticlesJune 28, 2023meditation, anthony Langstone, poetry, contemplation, peace, tranquilityComment

Conflict - 4 : Teaching : Diligence and Contemplation

For Margaret Trey. To accommodate her school and the pupils there, Dr Trey took on a larger workload than was normal for a teacher.

contemplation, GuestMr Damian RobinJune 20, 2023Mr D Robin, poetry, classical poetsComment

Conflict - 3 : Legacy : Good Numbers or Good Works

To Ethan Gutmann who was musing on Facebook, from his isolated grandparents’ home in Vermont during lockdown, that having published two books in his life was not enough.

contemplation, GuestMr Damian RobinMay 24, 2023Mr D Robin, poetryComment

Daffodils by Susan Holmes

Poetry inspired by William Wordsworth

contemplation, arts and crafts, Susan HolmesSusan HolmesFebruary 16, 2023daffodils, susan holmes, poetry, sonnet, paintingComment

Conflict - 2 : Bad, or, Good Enough

For Joanne Robson who was going through big life changes and feeling the gods would pity her for her inadequate way of dealing with them.

contemplation, GuestMr Damian RobinFebruary 15, 2023Mr D Robin, poetryComment

Conflict - 1 : Work or Sleep

To Zhou Yan, also called Angel, after a very short audio message conversation

contemplation, GuestMr Damian RobinNovember 14, 2022peotry, damian robin, Mr D RobinComment

FALL

Leaves in Fall

contemplation, GuestMr Damian RobinOctober 10, 2022Mr D Robin, leaves, autumnComment

Glimpse of Creativity

by Girts

contemplation, Girts TrautmanisGirtsJune 25, 2022creativity, photography, Girts TrautmanisComment

The Decorator’s Dialogue by Anthony Langstone

I aim to create a work of art every time through decorating and if something isn’t right I know and won’t be happy until I make it right.

arts and crafts, GuestGuest ArticlesMarch 14, 2022decorating, painting, plastering, apprentice, Anthony LangstoneComment

Beckoned by Illusion and Dreams: A Tale from the Trail by John Proctor

I approached the summit of Am Bodach and the entrance to the ridge, the sun was resting on the horizon. The atmosphere and raw emotion engulfed me as I placed my climbing helmet on and begin the final balancing act.

the great outdoors, John ProctorJohn ProctorMarch 13, 2022John Proctor, climbing, Ben Nevis, Scotland, adventue, commitmentComment

Padoreh, a love story by Pete M Wyer

A story of love, written & produced by Pete Wyer, read by RD Watson

Tales of Wonder and Wisdom, GuestGuest ArticlesMarch 10, 2022Pete M Wyer, music, story, loveComment

2021 Stonehaven, Scotland Photo Diary

A slideshow detailing month by month scenes in Stonehaven, Scotland and surrounding 5 miles in 2021

What makes music healthy by Pavel Porubiak

GuestGuest ArticlesJanuary 29, 2022Pavel Porubiak, music, guitar, music is medicine, healthComment

Hardoutkiwi - a passion for fashion and Maori art

GuestGuest ArticlesJanuary 22, 2022fashion, clothes, Judy Liu, HardoutkiwiComment

An "Angel" and Messages from Above!

Being in a state of uncertainty when painting, I sometimes take a step back and focus on my own inner growth. Sometimes inspiration comes from within, but some other times, we get motivated from things that come at the perfect time.

arts and crafts, Ioanna KalogirouIoanna KalogirouJanuary 4, 2022art, angels, Ioanna Kalogirou Comment

Old/New Year’s Time Nosh by Ann Onymous

Happy New Year!

contemplation, GuestMr Damian RobinJanuary 3, 2022poetryComment

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