Space Opera/Science Fiction A short story full of action, and written in a style to keep that action moving. The title character is described on the cover as ‘half human, half machine, all badass’, and that comes across in the telling.Although I write science fiction, and read it, I’ve tended to stay clear of space …
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A slow downhill walk. ‘Take a walk with a turtle. And behold the world in pause.’    Bruce Feiler Daily shots from our walks in the local forest will continue here for a little while longer. And I’ll add another from my collection of pictures to show more of the world and its wonders. But these posts …
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Fallen giant. ‘Since the day of my birth, my death began its walk. It is walking toward me, without hurrying.’    Jean Cocteau Daily shots from our walks in the local forest will continue here for a little while longer. And I’ll add another from my collection of pictures to show more of the world and its …
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A narrow path through the birches. ‘A line is a dot that went for a walk.’    Paul Klee Easter: a celebration I replace with the emergence of spring from winter, with the new growth and the rising temperatures that brings. Daily shots from our walks in the local forest will continue here for a little …
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A track through a damp patch passes a felled tree in the forest. ‘When the spring stirs my bloodWith the instinct to travel,I can't get enough gravelOn the old Marlborough Road.’    Henry David Thoreau Daily shots from our walks in the local forest will continue here for a short time. And I’ll add another from my …
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296 PagesDiscrimination & Racism/Women’s Biographies/Adventure Stories & Action This is effectively an autobiographical novel, an exceptionally candid and affecting one, as the author followed the same dangers, cruelties and life choices as the fictional narrative subject, Susan. It is not an easy read. But it is a book everyone who can read should.It tells the …
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Old trees occupy a small plateau in the forest. ‘Some people walk in the rain, others just get wet.’    Roger Miller Daily shots from our walks in the local forest will continue here for a short time. And I’ll add another from my collection of pictures to show more of the world and its wonders. But …
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Early spring sun across a track in the forest. ‘For beautiful eyes, look for the good in others; for beautiful lips, speak only words of kindness; and for poise, walk with the knowledge that you are never alone.’    Audrey Hepburn For now, the daily shots from our walks in the local forest will continue here. And …
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Steep track down toward the beaver enclosure in the forest. ‘Walking brings me back to myself.’    Laurette Mortimer For now, the daily shots from our walks in the local forest will continue here. And I’ll add another from my collection of pictures to show more of the world and its wonders. But these posts take up …
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March 29, 2021If you weren’t an author, what other art would you likely pursue? Rules:1. Link your blog to this hop.2. Notify your following that you are participating in this blog hop.3. Promise to visit/leave a comment on all participants' blogs.4. Tweet/or share each person's blog post. Use #OpenBook when tweeting.5. Put a banner on …
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Sun reflected on the quiet surface of a pool in the forest. ‘It’s your road and yours alone. Others may walk it with you, but no one can walk it for you.’    Rumi For now, the daily shots from our walks in the local forest will continue here. And I’ll add another from my collection of …
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Jogging in the forest ‘The feet of people walking homeWith gayer sandals go—The Crocus— til she risesThe Vassal of the snow—The lips at HallelujahLong years of practice boreTil bye and bye these BargemenWalked singing on the shore.’    Emily Dickinson For now, the daily shots from our walks in the local forest will continue here. And I’ll …
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The remnants of one of the old quarries now softened by decades of natural growth. ‘The body is like a machine requiring to be well-kept for full service.’    Mohandas Ghandiji Today sees the start of British Summer Time, which means we set the clocks forward an hour in the early hours of last night, resulting …
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Forest Track. ‘A lady and I were walkingWhere waters flow;A lady and I were talkingSoftly and slow.’    Lesbia Harford For now, I’m continuing daily shots from our walks in the local forest. Another photograph from my collection will give a wider view of the world and some of its wonders.Sharing on social media means more people …
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May, photographed by my stepdad in black and white and coloured by May with proper photo-colourings. May at 101 Too soon you left us.Your tender love binding all togethergone in a moment of driver madness.Mother, carer, advisor, confidante, best friendwho taught me love is better alwaysthan hate, indifference, and envy.What would you have doneonce all …
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