Monthly Archives: August 2024

Now What’s He Up To?

Posted on August 31, 2024 by crispina kemp

It cannot be denied, this cormorant has a certain cheeky look about him, as if he knows something that you don’t. He’s probably smirking cos he knows that delicious taste of freshly caught river fish, and you don’t! Anyway, I’m … Continue reading →

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Going Once, Going Twice…

Posted on August 31, 2024 by crispina kemp

Timely, he gasped as, flustered, he slipped into the only vacant seat and straightened his hat – the wind had caught it, tugged it and left it awry. For if that bus had been two minutes earlier he’d have been … Continue reading →

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Friday Special: Butterflies and Dragons

Posted on August 30, 2024 by crispina kemp

It’s not often I return from a walk with a camera heavy with photos of butterflies and dragonflies but our walk in 17th August 2024 was one such occasion. So here they are, all gathered across Acle Marshes. Enjoy… Gatekeeper, … Continue reading →

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CCC303: Bishy Thistledown

Posted on August 29, 2024 by crispina kemp

“Mama!” Anne rushed into the kitchen to deliver her news. “I’ve got a part in the school play.” Mama was pleased at this, herself a former thespian. “And what part is that?” “Bishy Thistledown. Will you make me the costume? … Continue reading →

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Crimson’s Creative Challenge #303

Posted on August 28, 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: Petals and Wings

Posted on August 27, 2024 by crispina kemp

Some of the details from our walk on 11th August 2024. Enjoy Bindweed in a bind with a hybrid mint while garden escapee golden rod provides the gold to the silver of a grey poplar I’d like to say this … Continue reading →

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Grandma’s Attic, Chapter Twenty-Three

Posted on August 26, 2024 by crispina kemp

Continuing the story of Thredwyl’s adventure. Read it all FOR FREE on Thredwyl’s very own site * * * Out of the door Thredwyl dived and dodged to the back of Night-Shift Louisa’s squeaky white shod feet. No time to … Continue reading →

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Sunday Picture Post: An Estuarine Walk

Posted on August 25, 2024 by crispina kemp

11th August 2024 dawns bright and blue, but being a Sunday our bus service isn’t brilliant. Where to go? Ah, we’ll walk along Breydon wall (the estuary) as far as Burgh Castle where we’ll stop at the pub for a … Continue reading →

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It’s Not You That I Fear

Posted on August 24, 2024 by crispina kemp

Don’t you come near Do you hear? Though it’s not you that I fear A fear that’s severe 18 words written for Sammi’s Weekend Writing Prompt: Severe

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CCC302: That Ain’t Big!

Posted on August 22, 2024 by crispina kemp

Big? You call that big? My head is bigger that that. You speak the truth, Georgie Gull. It’s what we’ve always said about you: That you have a big head.  

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