Monthly Archives: April 2023

Sunday Picture Post: Out of Bounds

Posted on April 30, 2023 by crispina kemp

27th March having dawned bright, we bused to Norwich, thence to walk Marriott’s Way, to as far as we cared. Last week we left the walk as we reached the city bounds. Beyond that boundary, there lies Costessey. Come walk … Continue reading →

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In Careless Abandon

Posted on April 29, 2023 by crispina kemp

When I’m out walking the camera there are some subjects that prove irresistible. Oddments of abandoned clothing is one. I know this isn’t my boot, but it is someone’s. And so I claim it! My Gear, one of the titles … Continue reading →

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The Widow

Posted on April 29, 2023 by crispina kemp

No number of catastrophes that day could shake her composure. The church spire groaned, creaked, grated and fell, medieval masonry tumbling all around – she stood her ground. The water pipe feeding the outside standpipe – for the bereaved to … Continue reading →

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CCC233: Thumbs Up

Posted on April 27, 2023 by crispina kemp

To the rest of the village it looked like a lost and found glove. But to Bertie it was the all-clear signal from Elsie. Her parents were away!

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Crimson’s Creative Challenge #233

Posted on April 26, 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: Colours of Spring

Posted on April 25, 2023 by crispina kemp

Some the flowers seen on our walk of 27th March 2023. Colour at last! Willow flowers… though we call them catkins One of the currants (don’t know which one, but possibly white. It’s ubiquitous in damp woodlands) Along the waterways, … Continue reading →

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Sunday Picture Post: Marriott’s Way Out of Norwich

Posted on April 23, 2023 by crispina kemp

27th March and finally we have a dry and sunny day. So, bus into Norwich and walk out along Marriott’s Way. How far will we go? There are several places we can leave the Way and a catch a bus. … Continue reading →

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Spotlight on Play

Posted on April 22, 2023 by crispina kemp

When I saw this, I instantly thought “Spotlight”. Spotlight, one of the titles from Maria Antonia’s #2023picofthe week And that’s another line. Getting one line is an outstanding success rate for me. But four? Blinking heck.

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The Blackbird

Posted on April 22, 2023 by crispina kemp

It’s not a profession It’s more of a calling Just as the blackbird calls in the morning Except I don’t work by day See, I’m a harlot And this here is my confession. 33 words written for Sammi’s Weekend Writing … Continue reading →

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CCC232: Grant Me A Wish

Posted on April 20, 2023 by crispina kemp

Lightning Tree, Lightning Tree Let me make a wish on thee Send me money, loads of cash Fill my coffers, make my cups splash Lightning Tree, Lightning Tree Give me just one day A guilt-free spending spree No need to … Continue reading →

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