Category Archives: Writing

Alternative A to Z – O is for Option

Posted on 17/04/2019 by aj vosse

Yep, yesterday, when walking and thinking about today’s post, I realised just how many options I had… so, here we go with just a few: Opinion – mine, earned with research and expressed in a dignified way. Here’s a thought, … Continue reading →

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Alternative A to Z – No NEVER – Don’t Give UP!

Posted on 16/04/2019 by aj vosse

Today I’m going to be a bit autobiographical. But please… don’t read it as a trumpet blowing exercise. A month or so ago the Big Six-O rolled around for me. I’ve lived many, many… many up’s and maybe many more … Continue reading →

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Alternative A to Z – Health!

Posted on 09/04/2019 by aj vosse

Today, I’m going to chat a little about our health… body, mind and soul. However, I’m going to challenge a few widespread myths. Myths pushed by the political systems who dictate to us… via the highly toxic and skewed mass-media … Continue reading →

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April A to Z? Alternative and Art… Mono!

Posted on 01/04/2019 by aj vosse

Happy April Fool’s Day – happy Monday… happy day! Happy happy. And if you’re wondering… I’m not doing the “official” April A to Z… but I’ve been itching to do a black and white month – and drag in a … Continue reading →

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Wednesday’s Weather Words – Why We Wonder?

Posted on 20/03/2019 by aj vosse

I have long been a firm follower of Murtagh’s Meadow and a recent post where the good lady asks… Is Climate Change Affecting Our Neighbourhoods? … prompted me to leave the following comments, Mmmm… we all have our views. Mine … Continue reading →

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Wednesday’s Weather Words – Passing Flurry…

Posted on 13/03/2019 by aj vosse

I did a squall post not too long ago… in fact, only last week. The photo that day was also of a cloud. However, this flurry had not long before passed over us… and out to sea where it seemed … Continue reading →

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Tuesday’s Tale – A Dream… Holding onto Reality!!

Posted on 12/03/2019 by aj vosse

I’ve been blessed these last few days. On Sunday… I signed a real life hard-copy paperback… of my first collection of short stories!! And… I have proof! Look-see… I’m signing the very copy that little Wild Boy is trying to … Continue reading →

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Merry Monday – Riding the Wave!

Posted on 25/02/2019 by aj vosse

Yep… it’s Monday… again! And we’ll all celebrate the event, for that it surely is! Mondays should be celebrated because they offer new opportunities… to set little targets for a fresh week! And… to think, by the end of the … Continue reading →