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The photos I have used on this site are mainly my own or those of Carol Mullineux and Matthew Sutton to whom I am grateful. For the other photos and quotes, I have tried, wherever possible, to give the relevant credits and references. Please do not copy the photos or text on this site without permission from me. Thank you. -- Richard Sutton

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The September Garden

The September Garden

Early morning in the September garden is a treasured moment of peace. I sit among flowers that seem to laugh and sing in their joyful, playful colour. But change is on the way.

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By Richard Suttonin Blog Posts, In the Garden, Season's NotesSeptember 24, 2020608 Words8 Comments

Still Listening with St Patrick

Still Listening with St Patrick

It is early morning on the banks of Ireland’s wild river—the mighty Shannon. The rising sun is just beginning to light up the water. The earth is awakening.

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By Richard Suttonin Blog Posts, Encounters with Grace, Listening begins HereJuly 27, 2019May 19, 2020791 Words7 Comments

Not until the Third Day

Not until the Third Day

Life is sometimes a roller-coaster of experiences and emotions. That’s how is was 2000 years ago and the implications of what happened then are still changing the world today.

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By Richard Suttonin Blog Posts, Encounters with GraceApril 18, 2019September 4, 2019734 Words3 Comments

Dawn after the darkest hour

Dawn after the darkest hour

A lone sentry keeping watch from this Martello tower waits anxiously for news from across the English Channel. When it comes his heart sinks with dismay.. Continue reading “Dawn after the darkest hour” →

By Richard Suttonin Blog Posts, Encounters with GraceMarch 27, 2018September 4, 2019806 Words7 Comments

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