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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- Leeds Castle

I loved the silhouette the frame-work of the door made against the bright sunshine outside. I can’t imagine how many man hours it took to carve the frame and then also to carve the door. Did they carve the door … Continue reading

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Ted- His big day

Ted likes it when big things happen, like finding a new tennis ball to steal! He manages to snag one each time we walk pass the tennis courts. I never see him do it, but judging from the shouts, your … Continue reading

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Doors- Istanbul

Here’s a guest door that I played around with. A door in Istanbul  Turkey, taken by my cousin on her recents travels, when she thought of me and my doors!  I love the cool marble that sets off the warmth … Continue reading

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The Morning Rant- She said what?

I really couldn’t believe what I was reading.  The current affordable housing shortage is caused by  silly women leaving their husbands? I read the article twice. Three times. Each time the same incredulous stupidity was screaming in that statement.  Penelope … Continue reading

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Write On- A writer must have utter faith in his star.

“A writer like me must have utter confidence, an utter faith in his star” F. Scott. Fitzgerald. When  F. Scott Fitzgerald told this to Michel Mok in 1936,  he was very ill with alcoholism.  It’s a sad thought to think so many … Continue reading

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Doors- Paris- Le Marais

There was a lot about this door that I fell in love with, the ornate columns flanking the door on both sides, the aged mellow oak, the scroll work of the brass window grills, and that it was a door … Continue reading

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Write On- You need more than a million words behind you…

When I first decided to be a writer, I was in another world. I thought whatever you typed was… well, words set in gold and probably sent directly from heaven. I don’t know why I thought writing would be any different from … Continue reading

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Unpacking the suitcase…Good Morning London

Travelling is always such great fun and  very awkward at times. I just got back from Holland and this trip reminded me again of how easy it is to pack too much clothing, or not have enough shoes. I got … Continue reading

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Hello Holland! That is so Lekker!

So I am off again, this time to Holland! Once again thanks for all the comments you take the time to post! I’ll read them all when I get back! I’m looking forward to struggling with my Dutch! I do … Continue reading

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The Morning Moan- The Oxford Market- a sad sign of demise.

It’s time for the morning moan- an opinion rant session. It’s scary how fast things change. I was only at the Oxford Market last year and wrote about how wonderful it was. This trip though, I have to say, my … Continue reading

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