Monthly Archives: March 2023

CCC229: Desolate Tibbs

Posted on March 30, 2023 by crispina kemp

When Madelaine Best friend of Tibbs Transitioned to non-animate When she ceased to breath When she no longer moved When the men came along And carried her out Tibbs hung about Where would they take his dear friend Madelaine? Seeing … Continue reading →

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Crimson’s Creative Challenge # 229

Posted on March 29, 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: Early Spring Opening

Posted on March 28, 2023 by crispina kemp

Some of the delights seen on our walk 1st March… enjoy And finally, the remains of last year… Hope you enjoyed! More spring flowers next week

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Sunday Picture Post: Beneath a Heavy Sky

Posted on March 26, 2023 by crispina kemp

In like a lion, out like a lamb, so they say of March. Our March came in cold and wet. But on the first day we did manage to get out for a walk…to Burlingham Woods. Seeking colour in the … Continue reading →

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Sticky Spring

Posted on March 25, 2023 by crispina kemp

The horse chestnut’s sticky buds are opening. A sure sign of spring! Green, one of the titles from Maria Antonia’s #2023picofthe week Oh, and I almost forgot… I have a line!

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Message Me

Posted on March 25, 2023 by crispina kemp

Royal Mail Air-Mail Snail-Mail E-mail Changes seen Since those long-ago days Of pen-pals Worldwide. Now my pen’s put away Used only for cards At Christmas For weddings And birthdays Replaced by DMs And tweets Less to say. 37 words written … Continue reading →

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CCC228: Hellabaloo

Posted on March 23, 2023 by crispina kemp

Hellabaloo has had her day Left, abandoned to decay No longer sailing with the other boats No longer able to stay afloat Hellabaloo, dragged ashore To sail the wavy blue no more

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Crimson’s Creative Challenge # 228

Posted on March 22, 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: Details

Posted on March 21, 2023 by crispina kemp

Some of the more detailed shots from our walk 20th February 2023. Enjoy And finally, Cladonia… more of a lichen than a fungus… Hope you enjoyed. It was a walk I enjoyed. Always helps when the sun shines!

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Beam Me Aboard

Posted on March 19, 2023 by crispina kemp

Remember the days When boldly we’d go Where none before us had ventured With Kirk to captain us And Spock as First Officer With Chief Med – now what was his name? McCoy, that’s right, the real one! And Scotty … Continue reading →

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