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Mutton Shunter

By Trev January 16, 2020February 27, 2020 23 Comments 2 min read

What on earth is a Mutton Shunter? It was the name given to policemen in Victorian times. Who knew? Certainly ...

Never Give Up Hope May 4, 2021
There’s always a field of gold if you want it. Sometimes, you just have to wait and while that’s never easy, try and never give up hope. The Chauffeur, waiting with his car and waiting, knows that someone will come and want his services. He hasn’t given up hope and never will. We all need […]
An Angel Visited April 21, 2021
In the dead of night, darkness all around. The sound of the sea splashing about its business. A light appeared, dim at first, then it grew bright. An Angel visited and called me to go to her. I was terrified and could not move. I didn’t go to her, my fear was too powerful. I […]
Dancing in the forest April 17, 2021
It matters not what the weather is like. Sunny, cloudy, rain, fog or snow. If you want to do something and enjoy what you’re doing, you’ll do it whatever the weather. Like ballet dancing in the forest, it’s great fun and always a pleasure to watch. That’s how I see it, fun times. Being there […]

Desperate Measures March 21, 2020
Desperate Measures It’s not the great beer that draws us all here, It’s not classy wine that tastes so damn... The post Desperate Measures first appeared on Gloria Smud.
The Best Apple December 17, 2019
The Best Apple An apple hung upon a tree, It stood out from the rest. Ruby red, sun ripened skin... The post The Best Apple first appeared on Gloria Smud.
It’s Only A Song October 3, 2019
It’s Only A Song “It’s only a song….” Only a song? Goodness me, no! You’ve got it all wrong! It’s... The post It’s Only A Song first appeared on Gloria Smud.