Monthly Archives: December 2022

Crimson’s Creative Challenge #214

Posted on December 14, 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: Wood Carving

Posted on December 13, 2022 by crispina kemp

A treat with a difference. In days gone by felled trees were used in a number of useful ways, most now replaced by plastics. So the timbers are left for Nature to dispose of. Meanwhile they provide homes for wildlife…and … Continue reading →

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Sunday Picture Post: The Wooded Hills of Costessey

Posted on December 11, 2022 by crispina kemp

Before I moved to the coast, I had only to open my door and stroll to be amongst these wooded hills. Now (7th November) we bus into Norwich and bus out to Costessey. But it’s worth it… Photos taken just … Continue reading →

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One Day in Summer

Posted on December 10, 2022 by crispina kemp

Clear Skies, another title from the list Maria Antonia has given us for #2022picoftheweek  

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Beware the Teddy Bear

Posted on December 10, 2022 by crispina kemp

When goodbye you waved Deep into my heart you engraved A pain beyond compare With a message to beware Of fast-typing Teddy Bears 23 words written for Sammi’s Weekend Writing Prompt: Engrave

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Friday Fungi

Posted on December 9, 2022 by crispina kemp

7th November we returned to the village that had spawned us. Here are two long-established woodlands and a more recent area of woodland pools. Altogether ample fodder for the cameras. Here are a few of the fungi found. Enjoy More … Continue reading →

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CCC213: Sands of Time

Posted on December 8, 2022 by crispina kemp

When we lived closer to the land And time was measured by a trickle of sand Before they mined the coal To pollute the air and use as fuel Before that electrifying spark That relieved the night of dark Then … Continue reading →

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Crimson’s Creative Challenge # 213

Posted on December 7, 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: Leaves, Fruits, Flowers and Stuff

Posted on December 6, 2022 by crispina kemp

Some of the smaller details from our walk to Burlingham Woods on 31st October, chosen for their colours Impossible to walk past and not notice… Orange Spindle berries with their pinky bracts… Teasel… of course A solitary late flowering knapweed … Continue reading →

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Sunday Picture Post: Burlingham Woods Complete

Posted on December 4, 2022 by crispina kemp

Last week we left our walk just as we were approaching Burlingham Woods. Now we complete the walk and return for the bus. Enjoy. This woodland is part of the former estate of Burlingham Hall, now made available to the … Continue reading →

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