Monthly Archives: June 2023

Sunday Picture Post: After the Rain (Part 2)

Posted on June 11, 2023 by crispina kemp

13th May, after many days of persistent heavy rain we take a chance and walk the “wetlands” from Acle to Halvergate, and back. The old parish of Tunstall has diminished much in size and now is combined with Halvergate. The … Continue reading →

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Popping Papavers

Posted on June 10, 2023 by crispina kemp

The sun was suddenly bright; I had to reduce the glare. Happy Poppy, popping Dazzling, one of the titles from Maria Antonia’s #2023picofthe week

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Since Doris Retired

Posted on June 10, 2023 by crispina kemp

Tired Doris slumped down on the sofa Coat still worn Shoes kicked off Tired Too tired even to yawn Yet she yawned the same Tired And she’d still the supper to cook Had she no microwave meals? She was too … Continue reading →

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TODAY’S THE DAY!!!!

Posted on June 10, 2023 by crispina kemp

Three Separate Stories, One United Land Alsaldic Lands Trilogy charts its rise and fall through the lives of the people who made it great, and destroyed it Book One ON SALE NOW mybook.to/HareAndAdder

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The Story Behind The Story

Posted on June 9, 2023 by crispina kemp

The Story Behind The Story You know how it is, as soon as you throw something away, you need it. For me, it was the twenty years of notes taken from archaeological reports that covered every Eurasian country. But they … Continue reading →

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CCC239: What Advice For Me?

Posted on June 8, 2023 by crispina kemp

Lonely tree Emerging from the mists of time to meet with me You are ancient while I am young Your years are numbered, mine just begun What advice for me, what can you say To help me face this life, … Continue reading →

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Crimson’s Creative Challenge #239

Posted on June 7, 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: Wet Woodland Flora

Posted on June 6, 2023 by crispina kemp

13th May 2023, Acle to Halvergate, so many flowers all vying for my camera to snap their pics. Now to decide which ones to show you. I hope you approve the selection… And finally, my favourite. Lords and Ladies There … Continue reading →

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Sunday Picture Post: After the Rain (Part 1)

Posted on June 4, 2023 by crispina kemp

13th May dawned bright and dry after a week of persistent heavy rain. We discussed, shall we change our plans to walk Acle to Halvergate and back, which involved crossing Acle grazing marsh. Nah, we’d take a chance on finding … Continue reading →

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Memories

Posted on June 4, 2023 by crispina kemp

Memories. Visits to my grandma’s. Exploring the toy cupboard. Books there since before the war. Toys too. Cars, push and go. Vrrroom, vrrroom, vrrroom. And the monkey drummer, complete with key. How I loved to wind it up and let … Continue reading →

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