Monthly Archives: February 2022

No worse than the pox

The plague, it was said, caused a worldwide flummox But it was nothing, they said, no worse than the pox Which pox? Cowpox, chickenpox, swinepox? Didn’t they know the pox was a killer? Whether detoxed or vaccinated, nothing could stop … Continue reading

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CCC169: Little Jack

Jack dusted himself down. His legs were aching, a burn in his calves. But he knew that would ease as soon as he walked. At least he’d made it to here. So much for the nay-sayers. Oh, you’ll fall, they … Continue reading

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Crimson’s Creative Challenge #169

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 Treat: Winter Colour

As the world turns to every shade of grey, our eyes seek out brighter colours. Here are a selection from our walk on 27th January 2022. Enjoy A bit of a cheeky end! See you next week when there’ll be … Continue reading

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