Monthly Archives: January 2023

Gemini

Posted on January 21, 2023 by crispina kemp

Castor and Pollux, thrown high into the night sphere – hanging around with nothing to do Talented at acquiring more talents – if not with innate abilities then through their trading and dubious dealing Maybe not kings but guardians of … Continue reading →

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Fungi Friday

Posted on January 20, 2023 by crispina kemp

To continue this feature I’ve pulled from last year’s unused photos. These are from 7th November when we visited Costessey. Straddling two rivers, the village is blessed with ample woodland. Enjoy That’s all for now, folks. Hope you enjoyed. More … Continue reading →

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CCC219: Charlie’s Aunt

Posted on January 19, 2023 by crispina kemp

Charlie sat on his favourite seat, high on Cannon Hill. Folks might have thought he was gazing out to sea. They might have thought – with how often he was there – that he was waiting for something or someone. … Continue reading →

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Crimson’s Creative Challenge #219

Posted on January 18, 2023 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: Silver and Gold

Posted on January 17, 2023 by crispina kemp

Some of the details from our walk on 14th December when the frost was deep and the sun was strong. Enjoy That’s all for now folks. Hope you enjoyed. More next week!

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SPP: One Hoary Morning

Posted on January 15, 2023 by crispina kemp

14th December, our last walk before Christmas. We don’t realise how cold it is while on the coast. But stepping off the bus 25 miles or so inland… this We’re intending to walk Marriott’s Way through to Costessey. But there’s … Continue reading →

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Sail Away, Sail Away, Sail Away

Posted on January 14, 2023 by crispina kemp

Thursday’s walk took us over the border into Suffolk and the small harbour at Southwold where every sized boat was hauled ashore for winter repairs. These caught my eye. I don’t need to say why. Travel, one of the titles … Continue reading →

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Intrigue

Posted on January 14, 2023 by crispina kemp

It was cryptic, the script which lay before me, written in an Elizabethan Secretarial Hand. By the spymaster himself? Could it be? It was well preserved; it must have been the best quality vellum, and first time used, not marred … Continue reading →

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Friday Fungi

Posted on January 13, 2023 by crispina kemp

The weather has turned, fungi season has ended. Though we might find one or two with each new walk, it won’t be enough to fill a feature. And so, as promised, I’m posting the overflows from previous walks. 31st October … Continue reading →

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CCC218: Waiting

Posted on January 12, 2023 by crispina kemp

The photographers lined the bank, standing just clear of the water, their humble identities lost amongst the pressing media reporters. For the waters of this lake had been steadily rising these past few days – and it wasn’t because of … Continue reading →

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