Monthly Archives: May 2023

Mother Goose

Posted on May 20, 2023 by crispina kemp

Look Over There! one of the titles from Maria Antonia’s #2023picofthe week

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Professor Papaver

Posted on May 20, 2023 by crispina kemp

Professor Papaver said, “In general The seeds of annuals are plentiful.” We agreed, in principle It is a theory observable Actual and factual Not simply conjectural. Objections, though, were several, This, his latest paper The seeds of plants classified as … Continue reading →

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Ode to Hope

Posted on May 19, 2023 by crispina kemp

Once in a while inspiration tells me to write a poem. Here’s this year’s. It could apply to many things in this life. How about advertising?  

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CCC236: Aced

Posted on May 18, 2023 by crispina kemp

She had travelled much She had travelled far Had seen many trees Had collected their seeds But for her, this Acer aced them all Back home she sowed its seed Tended it, nurtured it Yet barely grown to a sapling … Continue reading →

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Crimson’s Creative Challenge #236

Posted on May 17, 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: More of Those Little Things

Posted on May 16, 2023 by crispina kemp

Flowers from our walk 19th April 2023. Enjoy Cherries, of course…and Ransoms (wild garlic) Columbine… though possibly a garden escapee And presenting the prettiest picture: Bluebells, Celandines and Wood Anemones Broom, this was unexpected [Cytisus] And… If they’re fine-stemmed… If … Continue reading →

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Guest Post on Tony Riches Blog

Posted on May 15, 2023 by crispina kemp

Don’t you just love it when a fellow writer invites you to write a post for their blog. This is what Historical Fiction writer Tony Riches did when he discovered I was about to launch a new book. And so … Continue reading →

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Sunday Picture Post: Back Home Part 2

Posted on May 14, 2023 by crispina kemp

Picking up where we left off last Sunday, in our walk of 19th April. We take a long cut, just so we can walk beside the river… We discuss whether this is Old Man or Old Mother Willow. All I … Continue reading →

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On This Point I’m Resolute

Posted on May 14, 2023 by crispina kemp

As a statement that is absurd The hugest crap I’ve ever heard Might as well say you’ve proven That elephants live in trees Or that if you don’t move then Moss will grow on your knees Why not say that … Continue reading →

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In This Churchyard

Posted on May 13, 2023 by crispina kemp

What I Read, one of the titles from Maria Antonia’s #2023picofthe week

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