Monthly Archives: September 2019

What Pegman Saw: Wishy’s Treasure

Posted on September 30, 2019 by crispina kemp

Mist-veiled, Wishy sat on the rock and sobbed. Look what they’re doing! Robbing her of her sacred gifts. Who are these men anyway, grubbing around in her lake now the water level’s down? Didn’t they know the curses they brought … Continue reading →

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Sunday Picture Post: Cross-bred Plums

Posted on September 29, 2019 by crispina kemp

The wild plum cross-pollinates freely with the orchard-grown varieties… greengage, damson, you name it. So I’m not going to name this one thing or another. I had to include this. Love the colours.

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Reflecting on My Favourite Things

Posted on September 28, 2019 by crispina kemp

One of the titles for #2019picoftheweek challenge is My Favourite Things. Nine months now I’ve been pondering on this. When the answer was there all the time. The wide blue sky. Trees in full leaf offering shade. And a slow … Continue reading →

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#CCC46: Spirit of the Dell

Posted on September 26, 2019 by crispina kemp

I know the spirit of that dell The malicious sprite that therein dwell Strews the hill with nut and stick Then loudly laughs when walkers, skidding, come down quick Written for Crimson’s Creative Challenge #46

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Crimson’s Creative Challenge #46

Posted on September 25, 2019 by crispina kemp

Welcome to my weekly challenge—open to all—just for FUN, FUN, FUN Here’s how it works: Every Wednesday I post a photo (this week it’s that one above.) You respond with something CREATIVE Here are some suggestions: An answering photo A … Continue reading →

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A Diamond and Sapphire Garter

Posted on September 24, 2019 by crispina kemp

Five magic beans to barter For a diamond and sapphire garter 11 words for Sammi’s Weekend Writing Prompt

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What Pegman Saw: Pale Beasts from the Sea

Posted on September 23, 2019 by crispina kemp

I remember when Sedna sent us the pale beasts. “Why’d she do that,” Yuta clawed at Ahnah. Ahnah shrugged. “But you’re the wise woman, you ought to know.” “Wise woman I might be, but I’m not Sedna to be in … Continue reading →

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Sunday Fungi: Paint it Red

Posted on September 22, 2019 by crispina kemp

The first of the fungi photos… couldn’t resist it.

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Dressing the Setting

Posted on September 21, 2019 by crispina kemp

When it comes to set-dressing, this steam-enthusiasts’ mecca has it aced. Every detail…  Authentic. For details of #2019picoftheweek challenge see MariaAntonia

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CCC#45: FLAW

Posted on September 19, 2019 by crispina kemp

Davey, did you bring that map? Sure did, Jace. Why? Did you check it out before you suggested the shortcut? Um… You didn’t, did you? Why, what’s the prob? That, over there, that’s the prob. Is that the *isolated-back-of-beyond* Berny … Continue reading →

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