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Doors- Wolvercote

Posted on April 28, 2014 by susan sheldon nolen
photography by susan sheldon nolen of a door in Wolvercote Village

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I love doors that make me feel unsteady on my feet. This one is sloping down to the right. I promise it’s not me after a trip to the lovely pub just down the road! I am so tempted to … Continue reading →

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Write On- My oh My! Just when does a bear become the main character?

Posted on March 31, 2014 by susan sheldon nolen

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      I came across this word the other day and had no idea what it meant.  The sentence ran–He was a rather dull arctophile. Time to get out the old OED and look it up. Course if  I … Continue reading →

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Black and White #4- Oxford Motor

Posted on February 9, 2014 by susan sheldon nolen
black and white photo of a car by susan sheldon nolen

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Little Oxford Motor Week #4 This little car was crammed into a garage. There was no getting round to the back-end of the car to see what the make or model might be. So I am just calling it my … Continue reading →

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Toot Toot- Aint she a beaut!

Posted on July 29, 2013 by susan sheldon nolen
Photograph of a dutch bike by susan sheldon nolen

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I have a thing for bikes and old motor cars. Bikes were easier to come by. My early cars came in little match boxes, or had the rather unglamorous moniker Dinky Cars. Not awe-inspiring when you are ten. Even so, … Continue reading →

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

Posted on May 20, 2013 by susan sheldon nolen

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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Tales From the City- Oxford University Parks

Posted on May 13, 2013 by susan sheldon nolen
Photograph taken by Susan Sheldon Nolen (C)2013

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I was back in Oxford on a Bank Holiday. I always vow to never travel on Bank Holidays and yet here I was thrashing my way through the crowds. The line at the Thornton’s Ice Cream window was a mile … Continue reading →

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Good Morning London!

Posted on May 3, 2013 by susan sheldon nolen

Finally the jet lag is just a memory. This flight was incredibly noisy. The galley crew sounded as if they were hammering pots and pans instead of serving up microwaved aeroplane food! My flight partner was a chap on his … Continue reading →

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Everything is in black and white!

Posted on April 8, 2013 by susan sheldon nolen
photograph black and white by susan sheldon nolen of london phone box near charring cross

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There is something magical about black and white photography. This shot of a black London Phone box, looks as if I had stepped back in time to the 1940’s, but this shot was taken near Charing Cross in 2012. I … Continue reading →

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Write on- I feel so pressurised I might just explode!

Posted on February 12, 2013 by susan sheldon nolen

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It’s funny how words are used on both sides of the pond. I grew up with my father’s clear demands to speak the King’s English. Me, being far too clever for my own good, would respond to his demand with–Well, … Continue reading →

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Tales from the City…dodging the tube fare!

Posted on February 5, 2013 by susan sheldon nolen

I was on my way to Oxford and on the tube to Paddington.  It was one of those wonderful days when seats were plenty. I was at Baker Street and a movement a little farther down the carriage caught my … Continue reading →

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