Monthly Archives: October 2019

Crimson’s Creative Challenge #48

Posted on October 9, 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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The Raven and the Maiden

Posted on October 8, 2019 by crispina kemp

The red brick tower where, when the Proddy-men came prodding, once hid the devout green robed maiden; this decaying ivy climbed Elizabethan ruin, instead of the lady’s haven, is now the raven’s 32 words written for Sammi’s Weekend Writing Prompt

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What Pegman Saw: My Horsehead Fiddle

Posted on October 7, 2019 by crispina kemp

Sükhe regarded the dead body of his once-perfect white horse… and wailed louder than the wind that tore o’er the land. The hand of his neighbour’s lord was in that. All that day, Sükhe wept, his father despairing he’d ever … Continue reading →

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The Spinner’s Game e-book Update #23

Posted on October 6, 2019 by crispina kemp

October update… I can now answer the question: Will I be ready to publish The Spinner’s Game quint at Christmas? No. So what’s left to do? Editing (a deep-down word-by-word polish) Books One and Two – The Spinner’s Child and Lake of … Continue reading →

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Sunday Picture Post: Bittersweet

Posted on October 6, 2019 by crispina kemp

Tuesday it rained. Which made the berries look all the more juicy… Bittersweet is a member of the nightshade family. Inadvisable to eat. Indeed, everything about this delightful delicate plant is toxic to humans and animals.

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Waterproof Waders

Posted on October 5, 2019 by crispina kemp

And the title I’ve chosen this week for the #2019picoftheweek challenge is… FEET I swear the swans at Whitlingham enjoy having their photos taken. This one patiently posed. But he didn’t realise I was after his feet. For details of … Continue reading →

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CCC47: Mellow Yellow

Posted on October 3, 2019 by crispina kemp

Red light slipping into yellow Tones everything it touches mellow Through the windowpane, it peeps O’er the windowsill, it creeps A welcome in the room it fills Contrasts with the seeping chills That this autumnal time of year does bring

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Crimson’s Creative Challenge #47

Posted on October 2, 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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The Mallet and the Egg

Posted on October 1, 2019 by crispina kemp

It is imperative we reduce CO2 levels from its present level of 400 ppm, to 150 ppm. You’re sure you heard that right, Buster? Only at 150 ppm all plant life dies. Yeah, sure. That’s the only way to solve … Continue reading →

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