Monthly Archives: July 2021

Louisa’s Retirement Speech

Posted on July 19, 2021 by crispina kemp

So many jobs Louisa had had, and each required a different set of skills. In each position she learned something new, many times undertaking fresh training. Yet there was a degree of overlap. By the time Louisa composed her retirement … Continue reading →

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Sunday Picture Post: Greenways and Wet-Ways

Posted on July 18, 2021 by crispina kemp

Jump aboard the bus, we’re going to Brooke, a small village south of Norwich, from where we’re walking back to Poringland, a one-time village now dormitory of Norwich. Oh, and put on your wellies. It’s not raining, but that’s the … Continue reading →

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Back in the Day

Posted on July 17, 2021 by crispina kemp

Back in the day (Word War) these towers supported the latest tracking devices (enemy planes incoming!!!). Now they are used by every communications company. Technology, another title achieved from the list provided for #2021picoftheweek provided by Maria Antonia

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CCC140: Waiting

Posted on July 15, 2021 by crispina kemp

Freddy opened the small canvas-seated fishing stool his grandson had bought him five Christmases back and set it firmly on the woodland floor. From his satchel he pulled out his props – a sketch pad and pencil. The fabric creaked … Continue reading →

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Crimson’s Creative Challenge #140

Posted on July 14, 2021 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 cartoon … Continue reading →

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Tuesday Treat: Flowers

Posted on July 13, 2021 by crispina kemp

Continuing the flowers seen on my last walk (19th June 2021) And in the churchyard There is no flower that can follow the orchid Hope you enjoyed

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Hard Work

Posted on July 12, 2021 by crispina kemp

I wasn’t sure about answering Sammi’s Weekend Writing Prompt this week. Since moving, time seems always in short supply and the wordcount is high. Moreover, though I rake through my mind, nothing crops up… unlike the weeds in my new … Continue reading →

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Sunday Picture Post: Hethel Part 2

Posted on July 11, 2021 by crispina kemp

I left you last week at the Team Lotus base on the outskirts of the small Norfolk village of Hethel. Now we continue the walk Hope you’ve enjoyed For the flowers seen, check out this week’s Tuesday Treat

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In Former Times

Posted on July 10, 2021 by crispina kemp

Wheels, another title achieved from the list provided for #2021picoftheweek provided by Maria Antonia

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CCC139: Another Land

Posted on July 8, 2021 by crispina kemp

Come with me, come take my handI’ll take you to another land.In doubt I shook my headAnd yet agreed as he had saidLed down an avenue of treesFlowers fragrant on the breezeUntil he stopped and drew me closeMy heart then … Continue reading →

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