Monthly Archives: December 2021

Winter Solstice

Posted on December 21, 2021 by crispina kemp
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Sunday Picture Post: In the Early Morning

Posted on December 19, 2021 by crispina kemp

9th December, temperature isn’t sub-zero but the wind is keen. You might like to wear thermals. No bus to catch, we’re walking out of town. Which means we catch the sun rise. The confluence of Bure and Yare, and the … Continue reading →

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Stillness

Posted on December 18, 2021 by crispina kemp

All Is Calm, another title achieved from the list for #2021picoftheweek provided by Maria Antonia.

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My Friend

Posted on December 18, 2021 by crispina kemp

Pavonine says this friend of mine And thinks she’ll trip me Defeat me Mute my words and numb my hand Ha! Little does she know me. No country mouse me No shrinking violet No parson’s daughter No penitent whore No … Continue reading →

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CCC162: The Parish Eagle

Posted on December 16, 2021 by crispina kemp

Little Robin in the churchyard hiding What was it the bird found frightening Was the old vicar sermonising Or the new organ player improvising It was the eagle, parish-bought And in stone realistically wrought To sit above the south porch-door … Continue reading →

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Crimson’s Creative Challenge #162

Posted on December 15, 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: Nature Decked for Christmas

Posted on December 14, 2021 by crispina kemp

No more fungi. But Nature provides… like it’s all decked up for Christmas And we even have the Christmas star! That’s all for now folks. See you next week

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Sunday Picture Post: Last of November Walks (Part 2)

Posted on December 12, 2021 by crispina kemp

22nd November now seems so long ago, but let’s refresh memories. A bus across the grazing marshes take us to Acle where we squelch through Damgate Carr (carr = wet woodland) and over the pastures to join with a dry-ish … Continue reading →

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The Smuggler

Posted on December 11, 2021 by crispina kemp

Sonia heaved her relief at passing through customs without being stopped. Now to get out of the airport and find the car. It was where they’d agreed. She fumbled for her keys, the spares given to her before the trip. … Continue reading →

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A Woodland Visitor

Posted on December 11, 2021 by crispina kemp

The Wood Pigeon more often perches on hedgerow trees and in woodland. Here it’s perching on my fence (photo taken through my window). On the Fence, another title achieved from the list provided for #2021picoftheweek by Maria Antonia.

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