Monthly Archives: October 2021

Sunday Picture Post: Mousehold Heath

Posted on October 31, 2021 by crispina kemp

15th October, we bus into Norwich and arrive wonderfully early to walk through uncrowded streets. We’re heading for Mousehold Heath, a (mostly) wooded height that sits above Norwich on the banks of the Wensum. We cut through the cathedral close … Continue reading →

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Such a Bore

Posted on October 30, 2021 by crispina kemp

I love this woman She’s one of the best But the prompts she gives us I swear are a test Not of our encyclopaedic knowledge But how we’ll use the word That’s not like the rest Take today’s vellichor To … Continue reading →

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For St George and England

Posted on October 30, 2021 by crispina kemp

St George features on St Ethelbert’s Gate at Norwich cathedral. The gate was built in 1316 after the previous was destroyed in riots. I think this qualifies for A Long Time Ago, another title achieved from the list provided for #2021picoftheweek … Continue reading →

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CCC155: Lily

Posted on October 28, 2021 by crispina kemp

Lights Bright sparkling lights Like stars fallen to earth Stars singing her worth. Lily woke up smiling while still in bed Her dream repeating in her head. The stars had beckoned her Called to her from afar Granted her dream … Continue reading →

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Crimson’s Creative Challenge #155

Posted on October 27, 2021 by crispina kemp

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 A joke A caption An anecdote A short story (flash … Continue reading →

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Tuesday Treats: Fabulous Fungi

Posted on October 26, 2021 by crispina kemp

Yay! That time of year is here. I’m making no attempt to name the fungi (unless it’s obvious); just going to leave you to enjoy them. Please, enjoy them That’s all for now, Folks (it is still early in the … Continue reading →

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Sunday Picture Post: Lound Lake

Posted on October 24, 2021 by crispina kemp

4th October we head to Lound Lake. We’ve skirted it on previous visits to the area. This time we’re to walk through the nature reserve. What will we see? But first we’ve a 2 mile walk from the bus stop … Continue reading →

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My Favourite Face

Posted on October 23, 2021 by crispina kemp

Symmetry, another title achieved from the list provided for #2021picoftheweek provided by Maria Antonia. This isn’t the face of the cathedral most visitors see. They arrive from Tombland via the west gate, to the applause of clicking cameras. The west … Continue reading →

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Exquisitely, Annoyingly, Totally Unanswerable

Posted on October 23, 2021 by crispina kemp

I don’t suppose the average Joe in the street gives thought to this, far more concerned with football results, rising prices, Climate Change, the increase in positive Covid tests and whether Blundering Boris will fall off a figurative cliff before … Continue reading →

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CCC154: Crowded Out

Posted on October 20, 2021 by crispina kemp

Look at this. What do you see? Beautiful, isn’t it. The praise of God made permanent in stone. But look again and see the oppression of the Saxon race, Norman stone that crowded us out of our homes. Three parishes … Continue reading →

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