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Faeries and Aliens: A Review of ‘Thieves in the Night’ by Joshua Cutchin

Posted on September 17, 2018

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THIEVES IN THE NIGHT: A Brief History of Supernatural Child Abductions by Joshua Cutchin (Anomalist Books, 2018) ISBN: 9781938398957 This book comes just at the right time. The debate about the possible connections between the folkloric representations…

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September Sunflower

Posted on September 13, 2018

I can’t believe it’s a month since my last post! I know I only post once a month, but time seems to be speeding up. Maybe it’s something to do with being an old dog. Another problem of old age … Continue reading →

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A Loosening of the Spirit

Posted on August 15, 2018

As I get older I find I’m more aware of the astral plane than the earthly world, even when I’m awake. It’s as if my spirit is gradually coming loose from my body, ready for that final trip. I keep … Continue reading →

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Hot Dogs and #Free Book!

Posted on July 11, 2018

It’s HOT here at the moment! Readers in other countries might say, ‘Of course it is, it’s summer,’ but we haven’t had a proper summer in this country for 10 years, so it feels strange. Pearl finds it particularly puzzling; she’s … Continue reading →

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My Not So Pedigree Dogs

Posted on June 20, 2018

As a literate Lurcher I’m always on the lookout for new talent, and I love this story by our friend Poppy, a promising writer at age 11. This tale was inspired by her own dogs. My Not So Pedigree Dogs … Continue reading →

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The Old and the New

Posted on May 16, 2018

Well, I’ve made it through to the spring, just like Annabelle said I would. But don’t let anyone tell you old age is a golden age . There’s precious little that’s golden about it, as far as I can see. … Continue reading →

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When One of Your Favourite Fairy Tales is Given a Dark Twist #SundayBlogShare #BookReview #LostBoy

Posted on May 13, 2018

Originally posted on BlondeWriteMore:
Prior to reading Lost Boy by Christina Henry, I would have turned my nose up at the thought of reading one of my favourite fairy tales, retold with a darker twist. Favourite fairy tales for me…

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The Magic Pool

Posted on April 11, 2018

Pearl and I are not happy with Annabelle. On Easter Sunday, she went out with her friends and left us behind. This wouldn’t have been so bad, except her friends had DOGS with them. How unfair is that? If Annabelle’s friends … Continue reading →

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Does This Look Like Spring to You?

Posted on March 7, 2018

The big freeze is over now, but it was fun while it lasted – at least for us dogs. Annabelle did nothing but moan about postponed appointments and cancelled outings. We didn’t even get as much snow as some – … Continue reading →

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Passing on my skills

Posted on February 14, 2018

I won’t always be around to post here, so I’ve been trying to pass on my skills to Pearl. Not that I claim to be an expert, but people seem to like my blog and it would be a shame … Continue reading →

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