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Jill replied to the topic Monthly comp – May 2020 in the forum Monthly Competition 6 years, 1 month ago
Down Memory Lane and Beyond
I am nine and today choose to leave for school by our front gate. I step down into Sandy Lane. The tall trees shielding the convent opposite rustle their leaves as though whispering the secrets of a cloistered life. If I walk up the lane to the top road I will pass the allotments with their topiary birds unable to…[Read more] -
Jill replied to the topic Monthly comp – April 2020 in the forum Monthly Competition 6 years, 2 months ago
Congratulations, Libby. Well deserved – loved all the entries, but something about a mysterious ‘real life yet uncompleted sitter’ becoming a long lasting inspiration tugged at the heartstrings of fellow writers I think.
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Jill posted a new activity comment 6 years, 2 months ago
Very good description of the process, Libby.
And we must not forget the immense power of steam!-
Keep on chuffing 🙂
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Jill posted an update 6 years, 2 months ago
Cogs turning slowly, which is not surprising when we all have so much of concern on our minds. But those cogs are at least turning and not at a standstill, so must thank whoever/whatever for that. Thinking of everyone and hoping all safe and well.
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I know what you mean, Jill, about being glad the cogs are moving even if slowly. I find the whole writing process, and actually the reading one too, is an acceleration of thinking processes followed by a deceleration, often to a dead halt, and then getting going again slowly like an old steam train. And that’s without a pandemic.
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Very good description of the process, Libby.
And we must not forget the immense power of steam!-
Keep on chuffing 🙂
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Jill posted an update 6 years, 2 months ago
Pleased to report that I have actually got around to researching agents and publishers again in order to try my luck once more. I am reminded, though, what a difficult game it is … but, never say never!
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Good luck with it all!
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Thank you, Skylark. 😊
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Jill posted a new activity comment 6 years, 2 months ago
What a delightful picture you paint, Raine. No, I have not seen any swallows yet, but many other birds visit our garden, as we have countryside all around our home. We are a long way from the sea and beaches, but we do have terracotta bowls of such items as you describe in our home – many dating as far back as when we lived in Cyprus! Have a…[Read more]
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Looking out for swallows here. We only moved in in January, so not sure what the avian fauna are like, except there a rooks/ravens plucking twigs from trees and then flying off to build nests, and seagulls doing their squawking thing, and since we started putting food out the sparrows, tits and similar have been very enthusiastic, also the rats…[Read more]
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Yes @raine, What is a sea brick?
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😂 It’s a brick that’s been washed up by the sea so it’s all eroded and smooth. We get a fair few normal ones but a white one was special! Sea tiles are my fav – bits of broken and smoothed ceramic from all sorts of things. Old decorated plates are the best.
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Jill posted an update 6 years, 2 months ago
There is going to be a celestial treat tonight. Moonrise in this area will be 18.53 hours and the best time to see a beautiful Pink Supermoon. I think we can all do with a treat such as this in present circumstances. Enjoy!
From an online site:
‘Are you ready for 2020’s great big perigee-syzygy moon?
That’s the astronomical term for…[Read more]
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Jill posted a new activity comment 6 years, 2 months ago
Hello, Squidge and Jane. I was interested to read how present circumstances are affecting your writing. Like you two, I am keeping busy (and maybe distracted) with the simple things of life and enjoying the slower pace, actually. Not to say there isn’t the general underlying anxiety, but trying to keep hopeful and positive despite all the…[Read more]
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Jill replied to the topic Monthly comp – April 2020 in the forum Monthly Competition 6 years, 3 months ago
A Victorian Writing Box
Crafted in walnut with brass trimmings and lined with deep blue leather, the box is labelled discreetly as being made by Cawston, a portable case maker of 27 Burlington Arcade, Piccadilly. I can only imagine its complete history and wonder whether it might have journeyed with its original owner in fine carriages from…[Read more]
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Jill changed their profile picture 6 years, 3 months ago
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Jill posted an update 6 years, 3 months ago
Creating weekly stories for Facetime sessions with grandsons, I am also learning or relearning historical facts as we go often go back in time and to different countries. An unexpected bonus helping to keep the old brain functioning well!
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Jill replied to the topic March competition in the forum Monthly Competition 6 years, 3 months ago
Thank you, John for setting this competition and for your kind comments. Raine is, indeed, a worthy winner – we all need ‘all that energy and power’ especially now to keep us going! Loved the other two entries too. When I joined I said I probably would not be entering competitions as I needed to concentrate on my own writing at the moment, but…[Read more]
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Jill replied to the topic March competition in the forum Monthly Competition 6 years, 3 months ago
Spring’s Beautiful Bounty
‘No-one ever said that Life would be a bed of roses.’ Spring 2020 is proving that old saw to be true in no uncertain terms worldwide.
But Mother Nature continues her cycle for the eye’s appreciation and the lifting of spirits; for inspiration too.
Unseasonal buds have appeared on climbing roses which reach up to the war…[Read more] -
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Jill posted an update 6 years, 3 months ago
In this ever evolving crisis – now general lockdown , stay safe everyone. Each will have particular worries, practical concerns and will be deeply concerned for others …
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Jill posted a new activity comment 6 years, 3 months ago
Oh! How I emphasise . Lovely to have so many ideas, but must focus on one of a time if possible. On the other hand, I suspect we are both skilled multitaskers in many areas!
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I envy you both. I find it very difficult to work on more than one thing at a time.
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Jill replied to the topic My ride so far on the rollercoaster that is publishing in the forum Blogs 6 years, 3 months ago
More congratulations due for another Denizen. So pleased for you, Elle. – Jill
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Jill replied to the topic Good news this time – finally! in the forum Podium 6 years, 3 months ago
Congratulations, Janette – may the following journey prove equally successful. Jill
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Jill posted an update 6 years, 3 months ago
Happy Mothering Sunday to all the mother Denizens.
Hoping to have a Facetime session with son and grandsons later today and I have younger grandson’s weekly story already written for him. The present series features all of us in one guise or another and I am back to the age of six, which is a lovely feeling. Each adventure begins in the…[Read more]
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