Monthly Archives: June 2024

Sunday Picture Post: Blue Skies, Let’s Walk

Posted on June 30, 2024 by crispina kemp

17th June 2024 dawned fair and blue. Strap on those shoes, hop on that bus, oh yes, and the next one, come join us as we walk from the Norfolk village of Brooke to the next village of Poringland. No … Continue reading →

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Reflections On A Rainy Season

Posted on June 29, 2024 by crispina kemp

It’s been such a wet year that I’ve accumulated a bumper crop of water-themed pics. However, I love this one best. For despite it’s a huge puddle, which I had to negotiate on my walk, at least it shows that … Continue reading →

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Captain Jack Sparrow Wasn’t The First

Posted on June 29, 2024 by crispina kemp

You think the first pirates were those of the Caribbean? I’m telling you, piracy is as old as seafaring. The Phoenicians – those great Mediterranean traders – they knew about pirates. The Romans, too, they were plagued by them. Theory … Continue reading →

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Announcing

Posted on June 28, 2024 by crispina kemp

My new venture Read FREE online or download pdf or e-book Repeating nightmares of decapitation, recent finds of headless bodies spanning centuries, and voices in her head. Now slowly stir in the Saxon Runes. Available here  

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CCC294: Beckon And Follow

Posted on June 27, 2024 by crispina kemp

Walk the greenway Be free with me Revise your staid beliefs And joy will find release Let your footsteps follow And your soul will brightly glow

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Crimson’s Creative Challenge #294

Posted on June 26, 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: Fungi And Fliers

Posted on June 25, 2024 by crispina kemp

Photos of various birds, damselflies and fungi – well, one species of fungi –  from our walk on 5th June at Whitlingham Country Park. Enjoy We are greeted by Egyptian Geese who are far more interested in their breakfast than … Continue reading →

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Grandma’s Attic Chapter Fourteen

Posted on June 24, 2024 by crispina kemp

Continuing the story of Thredwyl’s adventure. Read it all FOR FREE on Thredwyl’s very own site * * * No one had ever said of Thredwyl that he was wise. Adventuresome, aye, and brave, some might say to the point … Continue reading →

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Sunday Picture Post: Whitlingham in June Pt 2

Posted on June 23, 2024 by crispina kemp

5th June 2024 we put on our walking shoes and head out to Whitlingham Country Park. This is the second part of that walk which takes in part of the river Yare as it flows out of Norwich, towards the … Continue reading →

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Not Humble Nickel-Plated Copper Nor Tin

Posted on June 22, 2024 by crispina kemp

I wasn’t born with one Not an ivory, silver nor gold Not humble nickel-plated copper nor tin Not a precious carving from antler nor bone My spoonful was served from a wooden one 33 words written for Sammi’s Weekend Writing … Continue reading →

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