Monthly Archives: October 2017

Saffron-coloured puffs

Posted on October 29, 2017 by crispina kemp

I’d call this the shot of the day. Usually I have to block the sun, it reflecting too strongly on the usually pale body of a fungus. But here . . . wow! Though whatever the form of puff-ball/earth-ball, I … Continue reading →

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Edwin of Meltuna

Posted on October 28, 2017 by crispina kemp

The third of the Late Saxon Will composed by Wulfgyth’s East Anglian family: 1: Wulfgyth of Karletune 2: Ketel Alder 3: Edwin of Meltuna 4: Family Connections: Wulf, Wine and Thor Edwin of Meltuna Brother by-blood or in-law? There is … Continue reading →

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A Sacred Enclosure

Posted on October 25, 2017 by crispina kemp

Continuing the time-slip story, Can of Worms, a 16 year girl’s rune-aided hunt for a serial killer . . .  Read on Gamal again was in a black dress, though not the same one. This looked newer. He sat opposite … Continue reading →

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Five Hours

Posted on October 18, 2017 by crispina kemp

Continuing the time-slip story, Can of Worms, a 16 year girl’s rune-aided hunt for a serial killer . . .  Read on Where was the car? Gamal had promised, so sure he’d be there, even mocking my panics. Besides, this … Continue reading →

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Spirits and Sprites

Posted on October 15, 2017 by crispina kemp

In every woodland lurks a spirit, guardian over all . . . While the spirit-loci looks kinda heavy (a serious looking beastie) the sprites prefer to form themselves of light . . . As for this fella . . . … Continue reading →

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Who Ate All The Bread?

Posted on October 14, 2017 by crispina kemp

. . . must be that raven flying high, totally out of his feathered head. To read of the sacramental role of the fly agaric in the Mithraic cult, see The Chap in the (Red) Cap, originally posted way back … Continue reading →

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Pried from Prison

Posted on October 11, 2017 by crispina kemp

Continuing the time-slip story, Can of Worms, a 16 year girl’s rune-aided hunt for a serial killer . . .  Read on “It’s not so difficult,” said Gamal. “You just walk round to the front. Get into the car. We’ll … Continue reading →

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Ketel Alder

Posted on October 9, 2017 by crispina kemp

Continuing the four-post series, a look at three related Late Saxon Wills 1: Wulfgyth of Karletune 2: Ketel Alder 3: Edwin of Meltuna 4: Family Connections: Wulf, Wine and Thor Ketel, King’s Thegn? Despite Ketel had the requisite hidage, and … Continue reading →

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A Different Take on the Broads

Posted on October 8, 2017 by crispina kemp

The Norfolk Broads: everyone’s seen the usual-type shots, wide expanses of lapis lazuli water, dotted with white-sailed yachts. Well, I visited the Broads village of Ranworth this past Tuesday (3rd October), and took some different shots. Enjoy.

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Incarceration

Posted on October 4, 2017 by crispina kemp

Continuing the time-slip story, Can of Worms, a 16 year girl’s rune-aided hunt for a serial killer . . .  Read on That night, after our talk, Arvina reeled out another of her memories. A continuation of her failed elopement … Continue reading →

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