Monthly Archives: July 2014

The Happiest Day of My Childhood

Posted on July 13, 2014 by irinadim

Today is 13 July. On this day 69 years ago, my dear father came home from a POW camp in Germany. I’m not superstitious in general, but that day was Friday 13 and I’ve considered it my lucky day ever … Continue reading →

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SunWinks! July 13, 2014: The H.M.S. Metaphor Goes On Extended Holiday

Posted on July 12, 2014 by irinadim

Originally posted on SunWinks!:
SunWinks! July 13, 2014: The H.M.S. Metaphor Goes On Extended Holiday Dearest SunWinkers! We’ve been talking about metaphor in our language (that’s how it’s built) and our poetry (it wouldn’t be very poetic without it). Metaphors—and…

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WESat: July 12, 2014 – Fan Fiction

Posted on July 12, 2014 by irinadim

Great writing challenge for fiction writers!

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Texture Tuesday July 8, 2014

Posted on July 11, 2014 by irinadim

Gum tree bark in my street, Sydney, Australia Gum tree bark in another street Knee rug (detail) This cosy knee rug was knitted by some lovely ladies and given to my husband when he was in hospital gravely ill in … Continue reading →

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Sunday Stills, the next challenge: Power Lines

Posted on July 5, 2014 by irinadim

I hate overhead power lines, but they’re everywhere in my neighbourhood at Beauty Point, Sydney, Australia and I like taking photos of them. These were taken last year. This one was taken in Medusa Street. I like the combination of straight lines … Continue reading →

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InQuedible Quartet in 3:34 minutes

Posted on July 4, 2014 by irinadim

I just had to reblog this. I laughed my head off.

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Falsehood and Truth – Fable

Posted on July 3, 2014 by irinadim

    Once upon a time, two beautiful girls, wearing beautiful garments, went to bathe in a lake. The girls’ names were Falsehood and Truth. They took off their dresses, arranged them carefully on the bed of grass and dived … Continue reading →

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