Monthly Archives: March 2022

My Dad’s Word Plays

Posted on March 19, 2022 by crispina kemp

My father loved to play with words – a trait which I’ve inherited. Two of his word plays I remember most clearly. He would say, The tortoise taught us what to do. But he’d say it with his mouth pulled … Continue reading →

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CCC175: Wilful and Headstrong

Posted on March 17, 2022 by crispina kemp

“Ann! Ann! If I’ve told you once… slow down, You don’t run down these corridors.” “Lady Eliza, if I might make so bold, you are awfully harsh on the child. She’s young, she needs to run.” “Headstrong and wilful, that … Continue reading →

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Crimson’s Creative Challenge #175

Posted on March 16, 2022 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 Treat: Yay! Spring Is Here

Posted on March 15, 2022 by crispina kemp

There’s nothing like wild flowers to declare that Spring is Here. All photos taken 28th February. Enjoy Hope you enjoyed. More next week

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Sunday Picture Post: To Blickling and Back

Posted on March 13, 2022 by crispina kemp

28th February, we jump on the bus to Norwich, where we jump on another to take us to Aylsham. We’re walking out to Blickling Hall, one-time home of Ann Boleyn’s family (second wife of Henry VIII). For those interested in the … Continue reading →

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Of Eskin and Trade

Posted on March 12, 2022 by crispina kemp

How could they not know Eskin when they purported to be traders? Eskin was the speech of the peoples to the south. True, the Alsime-speaking Himen shared a fringing of land across the sea, but the Himen didn’t trade on … Continue reading →

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The Lodge

Posted on March 12, 2022 by crispina kemp

Undeniable, a photo of Rooftops, another title from the list Maria Antonia has given us for #2022picoftheweek And here’s another view…

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CCC174: Riddle Me Good

Posted on March 10, 2022 by crispina kemp

I saw a bird winging on high I saw that bird fall from the sky It plummeted as if it must die I saw that bird upon a nest Feeding younglings from its breast  

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Crimson’s Creative Challenge #174

Posted on March 9, 2022 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: Flowers, Fungi and Things That Wave in the Wind

Posted on March 8, 2022 by crispina kemp

A selection of the highlights from our walk from Lound Lakes to Bluebell Wood, 23rd February 2022 And that, my friends, is all… for now. Hope you enjoyed

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