Monthly Archives: June 2023

CCC242: Careful Now, Don’t Move, You’ll Fall

Posted on June 29, 2023 by crispina kemp

Hush, Little One, and ignore that blaze I’ll take you to another place I’ll give to you a different face I’ll turn your worries into lace Hush, Little One, and take my hand Let me lead you to another land … Continue reading →

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Crimson’s Creative Challenge #242

Posted on June 28, 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: Flowery Things

Posted on June 27, 2023 by crispina kemp

Just a few of the flowery shots from our walk around Whitlingham Country Park That’s all for now, folks…

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Monday Extra: Wings Around The Water

Posted on June 26, 2023 by crispina kemp

Our walk around the lake at Whitlingham Country Park just happened to coincide with the emergence of damselflies. Loads and loads of damsels, all flitting like streaks of blue light. I did manage to photograph some… and then, of course, … Continue reading →

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Sunday Picture Post: Painting With Light

Posted on June 25, 2023 by crispina kemp

This isn’t our first visit to Whitlingham Country Park, in fact it’s a favourite. But we usually time our visits to capture the gold and copper of autumn, and the blooming of an amazing variety of fungi. But with the … Continue reading →

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Mildred Names Her Animals

Posted on June 25, 2023 by crispina kemp

Every creature, great or small, pet or wild, Mildred named according to what she deemed their characteristic. Her cat was Scratchy from back in the day when she was a kitten. The neighbour’s dog was Debacle (go figure it). The … Continue reading →

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ARC Book Review: Hare and Adder by Crispina Kemp

Posted on June 24, 2023 by crispina kemp

Originally posted on Sammi Loves Books:
Earlier this month, historical fantasy author, Crispina Kemp, author of the epic five book series, The Spinner’s Game, as well as Learning to Fly, and Roots of Rookeri, released her latest book, Hare and…

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As Blue As A Summer’s Sky

Posted on June 24, 2023 by crispina kemp

So tempting to post a photo of the summer sky, of which we are currently seeing them mostly blue. But then I remembered the irises that bloomed so blue this last May. Clear Blue, one of the titles from Maria … Continue reading →

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Can You Answer Yes To These Five Questions?

Posted on June 23, 2023 by crispina kemp

Do you enjoy reading? [Yes] Do you like to read fantasy? [Yes] Are you looking for something…different? [Yes] Do you want to receive a free fantasy fiction book? [Yes] Are you happy to give constructive feedback to help the writer … Continue reading →

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CCC241: Expert Ease of the Instant Meal

Posted on June 22, 2023 by crispina kemp

Ardea Cinerea, a long-legged bird Easily hidden in reeds, not often heard Less a hunter, not even a baiter More a waiter Oblivious of the pinching bill Fishes, frogs and slippery eels Offer themselves as an instant meal

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