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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...
vickyearle
Aug 7, 20224 min read


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...
vickyearle
Jul 25, 20224 min read


'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...
vickyearle
Jul 17, 202211 min read


'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....
vickyearle
Jul 7, 20225 min read


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...
vickyearle
Jun 28, 202210 min read


'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...
vickyearle
Jun 20, 20224 min read


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...
vickyearle
Jun 11, 20225 min read


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...
vickyearle
Jun 3, 202210 min read


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...
vickyearle
May 27, 20222 min read


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...
vickyearle
May 19, 20225 min read


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...
vickyearle
May 12, 20226 min read


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...
vickyearle
May 1, 20222 min read


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...
vickyearle
Apr 22, 20221 min read


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...
vickyearle
Apr 20, 20224 min read


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....
vickyearle
Apr 17, 20224 min read


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...
vickyearle
Apr 11, 20225 min read


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...
vickyearle
Apr 4, 20223 min read


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,...
vickyearle
Mar 30, 20223 min read


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...
vickyearle
Mar 26, 20222 min read


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...
vickyearle
Mar 20, 20224 min read
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