Monthly Archives: May 2024

CCC290: The Treasure Hunt

Posted on May 30, 2024 by crispina kemp

Amy had followed the clues and come to this. But this wasn’t what she’d expected. ‘Pull the bell and say your name.’ Following the map coordinates, Amy had expected to arrive at a church. She looked left, right, up and down, … Continue reading →

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Crimson’s Creative Challenge #290

Posted on May 29, 2024 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: Wayside Flowers

Posted on May 28, 2024 by crispina kemp

Flower photos from the first half of our walk on 8th May 2024. Enjoy Stitchwort. It isn’t properly spring until these dainty flowers appear. And speedwell, one of the many many varieties Yes, grasses flower too! As does the plantain… … Continue reading →

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Grandma’s Attic Chapter Ten

Posted on May 27, 2024 by crispina kemp

Continuing the story of Thredwyl’s adventure. Read it all FOR FREE on Thredwyl’s very own site * * * Daisy led the way, Thredwyl stumbling over his feet as he gawked at the gem-stones that hung from every projection and … Continue reading →

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Sunday Picture Post: From Hellington On…

Posted on May 26, 2024 by crispina kemp

8th May 2024, the weather promises fair, so we hop a bus into Norwich, and a second bus out, and we get off at Hellington Corner. Hellington itself is down in the valley. I confess to bit of a passion … Continue reading →

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Love Is In The Air

Posted on May 25, 2024 by crispina kemp

I love these heart-shaped leaves, all glossy, though it’s always a problem to get the light right because they’re always dangling above my head. And for that reason I claim this photo for Above/Below, my fifth title of #2024picofthemonth, as set … Continue reading →

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Easy Peasy Cheesy

Posted on May 25, 2024 by crispina kemp

All excited I check out Sammi’s site What word has she for us today And how many words has she thrown into play? But when I see… I pause Nanoseconds later the rhyming words begin Clause, Claws and Santa Claus … Continue reading →

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The King’s Wife Book Review

Posted on May 24, 2024 by crispina kemp

Sharing with you the wonderful review of The King’s Wife, book three of the Alsaldic Lands Trilogy, by book blogger Sammi Cox of Sammi Loves Books Read it HERE My many many many many thanks to Sammi for such a … Continue reading →

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CCC289: You Said To Meet

Posted on May 23, 2024 by crispina kemp

You said to meet at our special seat You said you had for me a special treat I put on my Sunday best for you But you left me sitting there like a fool It wasn’t till the morrow I … Continue reading →

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Crimson’s Creative Challenge #289

Posted on May 22, 2024 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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