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About susan sheldon nolen

It’s rare to catch me without coffee, a form of camera, or my beloved wire fox terriers. I love the history, the art, and it’s a massive part of my life, as I either paint, write, or get interrupted by my dogs, reminding me of the real world. I hope you enjoy your time here. It’s such a privilege to have readers.

Doors- Why Doors?

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This door is in Klaipeda Lithuania. It was a mixture of the old and new. Old worn wood of the door competes with the brand new cement surround, and of course above the door, a carved wooden dragon of sorts … Continue reading

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Alaska- Look out! City Girl on the way!

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I am not a great fan of planned group holidays, but I have to say, this time, I had loads of fun. It was off to Alaska via a cruise boat. I had preconceptions of Alaska, grizzly bears, moose, otters, … Continue reading

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The Morning Rant- Shame Shame Scholastic Publishers!

          I wish I had a copy of the book to show to you rather than going on what I have just read, however if there is an inkling or hint of the truth in this … Continue reading

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Come sit upon the Seat of Knowledge!

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I was out in the Wilds of Washington, ( no Starbucks in sight) when I found this little second hand bookshop with the Mad Hatter just about to do a walk about.  I love second hand bookshops, there is something … Continue reading

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Doors- Two London Doors

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I was on my way to the London Library when I stepped across the street to capture an Iconic symbol of England, the phone box. The phone boxes are normally red, but there are black ones hanging about. I loved … Continue reading

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The Morning Rant- Hats off to Amazon, W H Smiths, and Shame on you Facebook.

It’s not so much as a rant but more of a puzzlement. I don’t understand the screams of censorship over the recent decision of Amazon, W H Smiths and others to not publish pornography. Screams of censorship are flying about. … Continue reading

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Tales from the City- A house that’s not an Abbey- Downton Abbey.

I was asked a few days ago, why is Downton Abbey called an abbey when it’s just an awfully big house? It is of course a fictional name for the great house in the beloved show, Downton Abbey.  But there … Continue reading

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Doors- Two Dutch Doors

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These two Dutch doors open right on to the canal in Amsterdam. Not a good doorway for those who like to indulge, or maybe a good way to wake them up as they splash into the water? I wondered about … Continue reading

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Tales From the City- A bookshop in London

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I was looking for an interesting door to photograph and the weather was, well just English. Sunny a few moments ago and now a very dark cloud was looming overhead. By chance I spied my downfall, a bookshop. One of … Continue reading

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Doors- A Door of Justice

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This is an imposing door and with the face above staring at you as you enter, well, one knows justice is about. This door was in Den Haag, Netherlands, and although I didn’t open it, one can sense the heaviness … Continue reading

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