Monthly Archives: November 2023

CCC264: In The Woods

Posted on November 30, 2023 by crispina kemp

My bestie went down to the woods today He went with his friends He said, “To play.” But they returned, and he did not. Where is he? Has something horrid happened to him? Hide and seek, they said. My heart’s … Continue reading →

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Crimson’s Creative Challenge #264

Posted on November 29, 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 Treats: Snapshots of Colour

Posted on November 28, 2023 by crispina kemp

A few details from our walk of 17th November 2023. Enjoy… Gorse. Of course. There is always gorse! Ivy flowers and fallen leaves brighten a gloomy morning Rosa rugosa grabs a swathe of the forest edge, down by the marsh … Continue reading →

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Sunday Picture Post: A Walk of Two Halves

Posted on November 26, 2023 by crispina kemp

Rain, rain, go away, why must it always rain on my walk-the-camera day? 17th November starts wet, overcast, gloomy. But we don our waterproofs and hop a bus. We’re headed to Fritton Woods, aka Waveney Forest. Please do join us… … Continue reading →

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Rudolph’s Little Helper

Posted on November 25, 2023 by crispina kemp

Amanita muscaria aka Fly Agaric brings colour to our woodlands and heaths to provide winter nibbles for all species of deer. Want to know more? See The Chap in the Red Cap Merry and Bright, one of the titles from … Continue reading →

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Oh Wouldn’t It Be Lovely

Posted on November 25, 2023 by crispina kemp

My heart’s desire A deep comfy chair and a roaring fire Deep in the forest where the rare birds nest There I’d stay, let the weather do its worst till the spring buds burst Alone in my cottage, my hopes … Continue reading →

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Friday Fungi

Posted on November 24, 2023 by crispina kemp

Mega-yield of fungi photos on 7th November 2023. How to select just a few for you. Not easy; I’ve exceeded my usual dozen. Hope you enjoy, my fellow fungi-fiends… Let’s start with the “ordinary”… Have I said before how I … Continue reading →

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CCC263: Memories

Posted on November 23, 2023 by crispina kemp

It was springtime when we first sat here Summer when our love we first declared Now autumn, and alas my love has disappeared Memories I still hold dear.  

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Crimson’s Creative Challenge #263

Posted on November 22, 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 Treats: Painting With Light

Posted on November 21, 2023 by crispina kemp

Some of the more “colourful” details from our walk 7th November 2023. Enjoy… A garden tree, I haven’t a name for it, but I do have a word: Stunning! Dogwood filtering the sun… The humble bramble… Wayside colours… and late … Continue reading →

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