Category Archives: Author/Writer, Raconteur

Tales from a often amusing life but never a dull one. If you have never been sad then you can never be glad.

Mea Culpa, Christmas style

Originally posted on Sue Vincent's Daily Echo:
I helped him eat his Christmas lunch, The turkey turned out well, The kitchen, redolent by noon, With its delicious smell. The Yorkshire pud all fluffy And the roasties golden brown… When…

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Smorgasbord Short Stories – What’s in a Name? Brian – The Birthright by Sally Cronin

Originally posted on Smorgasbord Blog Magazine:
There are names that have been passed down through thousands of years which have powerful and deep-rooted meaning to their bearers. Other names have been adopted from other languages, cultures and from the big…

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Only Love

  The mind can give you wisdom. Truth can cleanse your soul. Compassion can you give peace But it’s only love that will make you whole. © 2019 Daniel Kemp All rights reserved

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Reach As High As You Can

Reach As Far As You Can. “How high is the sky?” Asked the boy of his mum, Engaging his inquisitive eye. “That’s strange you ask, as I asked the same when I was a girl And my mind was in … Continue reading

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A Life Of Love

As a thrush does sing and the wind can roar, So now I wish ‘tis only love I saw. As the sun does rise and the night descend, So the love that started would not end. Slowly the love became … Continue reading

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A Featured Book

A Covenant of Spies is the Featured Book of the Moment Club selection on this link. Great story. Great writing. Here is the link for your social media: https://calebandlindapirtle.com/botm/featured-covenant-spies-daniel-kemp/?fbclid=IwAR2Gu_yPwAVggBI5bq_NNcjIj2CjgbrJhHPmNXC_Mivj7WYF3BEDYoP4iMY http://mybook.to/spycovenant

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Two opportunities in 2020 for artists, scientists and teachers to sail the Arctic Circle

Originally posted on BRIDGET WHELAN writer:
CRAVING ADVENTURE as you look towards the new year and a new decade? Sailing the Arctic Circle in a traditional rigged sailing ship in the company of fellow artists (all disciplines), scientists, architects, and…

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Smorgasbord Laughter Lines – Comedian in Residence D.G. Kaye and a poem from Sally.

A brilliant all-round laugh

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Book Review: Sir Chocolate and the Condensed Milk River story and cookbook by Robbie & Michael Cheadle

A great review of Sir Chocolate and the Condensed Milk River story and cookbook by Robbie Cheadle by James J Cudney IV

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Christmas

  I would like to take this opportunity to wish everyone who reads anything I write a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. To be safe in a  peaceful world is maybe too much to ask for, however, I … Continue reading

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