Monthly Archives: August 2021

CCC145: RIP, Grandma

Posted on August 19, 2021 by crispina kemp

“Don’t you go falling down that well, Little ‘Un,” That’s what my grandpa said every time. “She won’t fall, you daft ‘un,” my grandma always answered him and would allow me to carry the empty bucket down the moss-lined garden … Continue reading →

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Crimson’s Creative Challenge #145

Posted on August 18, 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 … Continue reading →

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Tuesday Treat: Butterflies on Flowers

Posted on August 17, 2021 by crispina kemp

Butterflies are everywhere now, and in the heat they settle on the pollen-rich flowers. They seem to have a preference for purple! Enjoy. And now for something different… And even more different… That’s all folks. Hope you enjoyed

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Until Forever

Posted on August 16, 2021 by crispina kemp

Glow My heart does glow I’ll have you know When you are near When you show you care Slow The days goes slow Like a sluggard flow When you’re not around When you are gone Grow My love does grow … Continue reading →

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An Ode to I Know Who

Posted on August 15, 2021 by crispina kemp

Ought I to blush? Am I a lush To spend the night In Dionysus’ arms inebriated by his charms? A Bacchanalian revelry, My Lord, I cry, It’s most unlike me!

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Sunday Picture Post: Down Tight Country Lanes

Posted on August 15, 2021 by crispina kemp

This isn’t a long slog; it’s easy walking through quaint villages and green woodland. Hopping off the bus at Poringland we head down a lane lined with trees hung with bundles of mistletoe. How enchanting. Which takes us to the … Continue reading →

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Copper Beech

Posted on August 14, 2021 by crispina kemp

A copper tree… Très Chic, another title achieved from the list provided for #2021picoftheweek provided by Maria Antonia.

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CCC144: A Soul of Old

Posted on August 12, 2021 by crispina kemp

Beyond the fence of sticks and stone That fence me round There is a field of gold Within this body of flesh and bone That hold me strong There is a soul of old

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Crimson’s Creative Challenge #144

Posted on August 11, 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 … Continue reading →

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Tuesday Treats: More Flutters Than Flowers

Posted on August 10, 2021 by crispina kemp

Butterflies, Bees… and of course, Flowers as seen on walk from Weston to Ringland 29th July 2021. That’s all folks… for today

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