Monthly Archives: October 2020

Tuesday Treat: Fungi Found on Mousehold Heath

Posted on October 20, 2020 by crispina kemp

6th October 2020: Mousehold Heath which in previous years has yielded some new-to-me species of fungi. Would we find new ones this year? Every fungus hunter’s delight, recognised by all, even if unable to name it And its brother… already … Continue reading →

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Waking Asleep

Posted on October 19, 2020 by crispina kemp

A nightmare, I know it is I’m LUCID dreaming I can wake from it I struggled to wake I woke in my bed NO! Not my bed I’m dreaming again I struggled to wake I woke in my bed NO! … Continue reading →

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Sunday Picture Post: Norwich and its Heath

Posted on October 18, 2020 by crispina kemp

Fungi season’s begun. So it’s off to Mousehold Heath for us. A bus to Norwich. A walk through the cathedral close Then up the hill. Not high, but sufficiently steep. It’s where Robert Kett and his rebels set camp. (See … Continue reading →

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Six Swans A-Staring

Posted on October 17, 2020 by crispina kemp

Swans caught in the act of staring. But what are they looking at? This swan was splashing and beating the water with its wings. We figured it for an exhibitionist Watch Me, another title achieved in Maria’s Antonia’s #2020picoftheweek

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CCC101: The Turn Around

Posted on October 15, 2020 by crispina kemp

What is this place he’s shown me? A folly. Shown to me, why? For my folly in loving him? I turn away that he won’t see the hurt in me With gentle hands, he turns me around You have it … Continue reading →

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Crimson’s Creative Challenge: #101

Posted on October 14, 2020 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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Tuesday Treat

Posted on October 13, 2020 by crispina kemp

Forgive me for borrowing a quote: September rains bring October fungi. Except these photos were taken in September, after the very wet weekend of 26th & 27th (most were found along Marriotts Way). Enjoy… The observant might notice the cobweb … Continue reading →

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That’s Tantamount to Heresy

Posted on October 12, 2020 by crispina kemp

He said my suggestion was asinine. I asked him why. He said it doesn’t conform to the accepted theory. I said what if that theory is wrong? No, he said, that is truly asinine. But what about that body of … Continue reading →

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Sunday Picture Post: After the Storm

Posted on October 11, 2020 by crispina kemp

Last weekend (26th & 27th September) was rain and winds and more rain and yet stronger winds. By Monday (28th September) the wind had blown itself out taking the rain clouds with it. Time for a walk. Marriotts Way, out … Continue reading →

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The Moment of Birth

Posted on October 10, 2020 by crispina kemp

This is not a common fungus, and to be at its birth… wow! Definitely qualifies for A Day in the Life, another title achieved in Maria’s Antonia’s #2020picoftheweek  

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