Monthly Archives: September 2023

A Sacred Place In A Foreign Land

Posted on September 30, 2023 by crispina kemp

Today, the Norfolk village is best known as the home of Lotus Cars. But it wasn’t always so. Beneath Lotus Cars is the airfield that was home to United States Air Force during World War II. And they are remembered … Continue reading →

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Friday Fungi

Posted on September 29, 2023 by crispina kemp

It’s still early for fungi. But here are a few, mostly “field” fungi. Enjoy. Tiny-tiny things… Sheep had been grazing this field! Sometimes I take the shot from a respectful distance…this is not kneeling country! Ah, brackets, so much more … Continue reading →

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CCC255: All’s Fair

Posted on September 28, 2023 by crispina kemp

But Gerald, I don’t understand what’s wrong with the new garden seating. Just…just…just LOOK at them! I thought you’d like them. You’ve always said how much your enjoy the fairground rides.

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Crimson’s Creative Challenge #255

Posted on September 27, 2023 by crispina kemp

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 fiction) A poem A … Continue reading →

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Tuesday Berries

Posted on September 26, 2023 by crispina kemp

Berries, loads of berries, some of them edible, some poisonous, from our walk on 2nd September 2023. Enjoy Elderberry…caught them before the birds stripped them! Bittersweet…do not eat Ditto Honeysuckle. Do not touch Rose Hips, in ages past used to … Continue reading →

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Monday Flyers

Posted on September 25, 2023 by crispina kemp

One of the reasons I like this week’s walk is, this time of year, loads of dragonflies. So let’s get to it… And a recent arrival to our shores, I feel privileged to have seen it: Western Willow Widewing Damselfly… … Continue reading →

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Walking Out To The Old Mill

Posted on September 24, 2023 by crispina kemp

2nd September 2023. Where should we go? I know, across the marshes to the mill. Which takes us through Damgate Carr, and I love that little bit of wet woodland. Let’s go. We bus to Acle… And over the fleet, … Continue reading →

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A Cottage By The Common

Posted on September 23, 2023 by crispina kemp

In the Old English way of place-names, a “green” was a common more often wet that dry. As with all commons, they attracted people to set up home around them, where free grazing and access to firewood and nature’s goodies … Continue reading →

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Don’t Get Me Wrong

Posted on September 23, 2023 by crispina kemp

Don’t get me wrong But really I don’t like Rom-Com Too often the plot is contrived And isn’t strong With characters poorly constructed Who don’t seem to belong The dissonance And disconnect Strikes me painfully Like an overloud gong An … Continue reading →

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CCC254: Stella’s Dream Turned Tragedy

Posted on September 21, 2023 by crispina kemp

Stella dreamt of startling dances On the boards of the pier-end theatre Pirouettes and comic stances And an audience who’d laugh and cheer. But an autumn storm swept the shore Washed away the potential comedy Tore away the theatre boards … Continue reading →

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