Monthly Archives: December 2020

CCC109: The Glint of Gold

Posted on December 10, 2020 by crispina kemp

“Hey, Dad, take a look here,” Young Dicken said, standing dangerously close to the edge of the cliff. “You get back from there,” his father said. “We’re here on holiday, I don’t want you dead.” “But, Dad…” His father edged … Continue reading →

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Crimson’s Creative Challenge #109

Posted on December 9, 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 December 8, 2020 by crispina kemp

As promised, some touches of colour from our misty walk… The huge downy leaves of the Tree Mallow And a late bloom from the Common Mallow Hogweed, always a reliable late bloomer… in both white and pink forms And strung … Continue reading →

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Why can we never agree?

Posted on December 7, 2020 by crispina kemp

I said poetic. He said pathetic. I said realistic. He allowed artistic. I said quizzical. He said risible. I said erotic. He laughed and said quixotic. 26 words written for Sammi’s Weekend Writing Prompt: Quixotic

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Sunday Picture Post: The Misty Morn

Posted on December 6, 2020 by crispina kemp

Hi, fellow walkers. Don your boots (make sure they’re waterproof), for today we’re to walk through the mist. The walk starts here, at Haven Bridge 6:25 am, the sun yet to rise, the mist just beginning to form The bus … Continue reading →

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An Ailing Barn

Posted on December 5, 2020 by crispina kemp

What more need I say? Rustic, another title achieved in Maria’s Antonia’s #2020picoftheweek

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CCC108: Oh Where Has He Gone

Posted on December 3, 2020 by crispina kemp

Oh where, oh where, has my master gone? Oh where, oh where, can he be? He threw me a ball I went to fetch And when I returned He’d left without me. Oh where, tell me where, can he be?

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Crimson’s Creative Challenge #108

Posted on December 2, 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: Plants Along the Way

Posted on December 1, 2020 by crispina kemp

These are the plants I found on my walk on Sunday 22 November. This time of the year the ivy has almost finished flowering and is setting up berries Yes, flowers. Your eyes do not deceive you. Variously known as … Continue reading →

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