Candy Shop Story, and Too Hot to Race!
Chairman Fox was entered to race today (August 7) but Woodbine Entertainment cancelled racing because of the heat. (We are part-owners of...
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vickyearle
- Jul 25
- 4 min
The Desert (WWII) and No Race For I'm Dashing
This is a painting that hangs in the hall of our house. The artist was my father, Captain D. F. Symes, British Army. He painted it in...
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vickyearle
- Jul 17
- 11 min
'Close Call' and No Call
This is a story that was published in It Was a Dark & Stormy Book Club on-line newsletter in April 2020. I follow it with a short piece...
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vickyearle
- Jul 7
- 5 min
'Illegitimate' and Barn Cats
This story is one I wrote for an Uxbridge Writers' Circle word challenge a while ago. The words that had to be used are shown in italics....
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vickyearle
- Jun 28
- 10 min
Lost and Found (Story) and It's a Fluke (Racehorse)
This story is loosely based on the life of my maternal grandfather. (I've posted this photo of him before so some of you may recognize...
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vickyearle
- Jun 20
- 4 min
'Hot Sand', and My Favourite Riding Horse
This is a piece I wrote in ten minutes at an Uxbridge Writers' Circle meeting. The prompt was a picture of orange umbrellas on a beach...
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vickyearle
- Jun 11
- 5 min
A Leopard Features in this Story; Update on I'm Dashing
This is my latest story and was written for the June Word Challenge, Uxbridge Writers' Circle. I'll include some comments at the end, as...
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vickyearle
- Jun 3
- 10 min
Stardust: A Story, and Visit to Woodbine
'Stardust' is a story I submitted to the Toronto Star short story competition some time ago. I didn't win but it was fun to write it. I...
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vickyearle
- May 27
- 2 min
Badger! And Uxbridge Tornado!
First, a short short story that I wrote for a ten-minute writing challenge during an Uxbridge Writers' Circle meeting. The 'prompt' for...
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vickyearle
- May 19
- 5 min
And Now For Something Completely Different: YAPP
YAPP: The Youth and Animal Pilot Project! Usually, I post stories on my blog. And that’s what I intended to do this time, but the urge to...
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vickyearle
- May 12
- 6 min
Silence Can Hurt (A Story) and I'm Dashing (Our Racehorse)
This is the most recent story I've written. It was for the May meeting of the Uxbridge Writers' Circle. As usual, the words I had to use...
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vickyearle
- May 1
- 2 min
Climate Change (a Story); and Our Horses
All of us have some understanding of our changing climate and the potential devastation this is likely to cause. During one of our...
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vickyearle
- Apr 22
- 1 min
East of the City Magazine Article About My Books!
https://edition.pagesuite-professional.co.uk/html5/reader/production/default.aspx?pubname=&pubid=4b179929-c9b0-4af0-afef-cbc3231095c9 The...
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vickyearle
- Apr 20
- 4 min
A Story About Tina (just for fun)
This is another of my 'word challenge' pieces I wrote for the Uxbridge Writers' Circle. (Words I had to use are in italics). I hope you...
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vickyearle
- Apr 17
- 4 min
Just a Story
Like most of my stories, this was written for a meeting of the Uxbridge Writers' Circle. The words I had to use are shown in italics....
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vickyearle
- Apr 11
- 5 min
New Story with a Border Collie! And a Reader's Review
Border collies are so smart. I think that's why Kelly is such a star in the Meg Sheppard Mystery Series! And the word challenge piece I...
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vickyearle
- Apr 4
- 3 min
Animal Abuse and Human Violence:
Is there a link between animal abuse and war crimes? This photo appeared in Maclean's Magazine. No animals were hurt. He was a willing...
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vickyearle
- Mar 30
- 3 min
Leadership and Volodymyr Zelenskyy; and Our Racehorse
Back in November 1996 (yes, a long time ago!), I had an article published in Executive Excellence. I’m not sure if it’s around anymore,...
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vickyearle
- Mar 26
- 2 min
Those Who Remain; and Ice Skating
'Grandpa and Me Ice Skating' by Norman Rockwell: story below! First, I think it's disappointing there are so many companies still doing...
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vickyearle
- Mar 20
- 4 min
Do Not Give Up! And Another Cat Story.
While I confess to be poorly educated on Ukraine, what little I know, and continue to learn, about the people in the face of Russia's...
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