Category Archives: Writing

Monday’s Macro Moment – a Handful… of Junk…

Posted on 06/01/2020 by aj vosse

I’ve been so caught up in my own little world (more to follow below) that I missed last week’s Macro Monday… apologies Irene, hope you don’t hold it against me! OK… so, I took today’s photo last year… keeping it … Continue reading →

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Early New Year’s Challenge…

Posted on 02/01/2020 by aj vosse

Yep… it’s only day two of the year but I’m already throwing the challenge word about! You see… Rainee is still doing her 30 day Creative Challenge… and I said I will think of doing one too. I’ll be lying … Continue reading →

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The Year That Was – 2019 – October to December

Posted on 30/12/2019 by aj vosse

And so… without much further ado, another year rushes to its conclusion! It was a memorable one… like every year is. I mean… even bad years are memorable, in some way or another. This was the year when I hit … Continue reading →

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The Year That Was – 2019 – January to March

Posted on 27/12/2019 by aj vosse

As has become traditional for me here at OMBH… I do galleries of photos that I posted during the period in question. I feel it acts as a reminder and also allows folk to see a few of the images … Continue reading →

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It’s HAPPENED!!!

Posted on 19/12/2019 by aj vosse

OK folk, thanks for sticking with me… but I don’t think I’ve really slept in the last few nights… mind working overtime… head racing at night as I toss and turn! So, what was all the fuss about? Well, some … Continue reading →

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Thursday Thought – 30 Day Creative Challenge?

Posted on 12/12/2019 by aj vosse

So… this has me thinking… a 30 day creative (writing) challenge? Where did the idea originate? Well, click here to visit Rainee’s blog. Rainee is currently doing the challenge… and provided lists of tips and prompts, especially for folk who … Continue reading →

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Thursday Thought – Quid Pro Quo…

Posted on 28/11/2019 by aj vosse

Quid Pro Quo, quid pro quo so just what do I know? Am I dunce… am I slow? Do please tell about quid pro quo Seems to me truth is no longer on show what’s this all about? Quid pro … Continue reading →

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Least We Forget

Posted on 11/11/2019 by aj vosse

Today we remember. So, I’ll share a verse I wrote a number of years ago. I’ll also share a close-up of a poppy… fitting today’s Sunshine Monday Macro set by Irene. Really, I don’t want to say too much… but … Continue reading →