Tag Archives: Scotland

Happy Birthday, Rabbie

Posted on January 25, 2018 by

Robert Burns (1759 – 1796) January 25th is the birthday of Scotland’s National Bard, the much-loved Robert Burns. So today I would like to pay tribute with some words from Oor Rabbie, who believed that all men were created equal: … Continue reading →

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The Snowman – Sunday Photo Fiction

Posted on December 17, 2017 by

Sunday Photo Fiction is a weekly challenge presented by my old friend Al Forbes. The idea is to write a short story (200 word max) inspired by what you see in his picture (below). I am rather pressed for time … Continue reading →

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Leaving Scotland Forever

Posted on September 28, 2017 by

leaving Scotland forever across the loch into the glen settling low on hillside heather the morning mists moisten his eyes brush his heart like snow white feather this love he knows will never go leaving Scotland forever across one more … Continue reading →

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Right and Wrong

Posted on September 21, 2017 by

right and wrong you tell me I will soon forget that you already can’t remember but you are sunshine in July I’m the east wind in November I tell you that you’re always right you tell me that I’m wrong … Continue reading →

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Wedding Reception – Sunday Photo Fiction

Posted on June 18, 2017 by

Sunday Photo Fiction is a weekly challenge presented by my old friend Al Forbes. The idea is to write a short story (200 word max) inspired by what you see in the picture (below). Al’s photo this week makes me … Continue reading →

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The Snowman – Sunday Photo Fiction

Posted on January 17, 2016 by

Sunday Photo Fiction is a weekly challenge presented by my old friend Al Forbes. The idea is to write a short story (200 word max) inspired by what you see in his picture (below). This week’s seasonal offering makes me … Continue reading →

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Umbrella – Friday Fictioneers

Posted on October 28, 2015 by

Friday Fictioneers is hosted by the wonderful Rochelle, the undisputed master of what I call Sound Bite Fiction. She sets the weekly challenge, and the standard. Dale Rogerson’s superb photo takes me home a week before my flight does. The idea, … Continue reading →

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