Monthly Archives: April 2025

Sunday Picture Post: April’s First Walk

Posted on April 20, 2025 by crispina kemp

April 1st 2025 (no kidding) and another fine day, though rather chilly. We hop on a bus, and then another, and find ourselves where we’ve been most years around about now. Swardeston common and water-meadows. Please join us – the … Continue reading →

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For The Love of Fair Lady

Posted on April 19, 2025 by crispina kemp

Roger’s idea was fantastico, magnifico. Hidden away while his neighbours tucked their gifts behind bushes, into hedges and under the shed, he later crept out to scoop a basket of delights. A gift for Jessica when next morning she called. … Continue reading →

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CCC030: Lost in the Shallows

Posted on April 17, 2025 by crispina kemp

My friend, can you hear? Are you still there? The river came and took your shadow Chilled me to my marrow That someone can lose a shadow In water that’s so shallow But look you here, my dear I see … Continue reading →

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Crimson’s Creative Challenge #030

Posted on April 16, 2025 by crispina kemp

Every Wednesday I’ll post FOUR photos (if you want to get a head start you’ll find them marked in that week’s Sunday Picture Post and Tuesday Treats). Lots of choice! And here there are: You respond with something CREATIVE. Perhaps … Continue reading →

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Tuesday Treats: Last Shots of March

Posted on April 15, 2025 by crispina kemp

26th March 2025, the day being fair, the camera came out. Here are some of the shots. Enjoy 🔼 I don’t care how common the wood pigeon is, my camera is always hungry for yet another shot of it 🔽 … Continue reading →

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Seed Fall Ch12

Posted on April 14, 2025 by crispina kemp

Chapter Twelve of my current wip. As before, all and any comments very much appreciated Please note: This is now a weekly post Every house had a star-spirit mother: Li-Kerbi’s was the star-deer, Kija. Every child born had a star-spirit … Continue reading →

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Sunday Picture Post: A Walk of Four Bridges

Posted on April 13, 2025 by crispina kemp

26th March 2025 and yet again the weather looks fair. So hop on bus, hop off bus, hop on bus, hop off bus – and here we are heading to Costessey Ponds (as it is now marked on Google Maps). … Continue reading →

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When Personal Space Was Forgotten

Posted on April 12, 2025 by crispina kemp

During the pandemic When every wanted item was scarce We didn’t complain Those items would be in the shops again Except for the toilet rolls Where personal space was forgotten And the in-aisle fighting was fierce 36 words written for … Continue reading →

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CCC029: Boys Of The Hood

Posted on April 10, 2025 by crispina kemp

Seven boys of the hood punched and crowed Squabbling over whose latest rap was the best Witchery neighbour, bent back bowed I’ll change you into worm-pecking jackdaws If you don’t shut it and give me rest And as they fought … Continue reading →

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Crimson’s Creative Challenge #029

Posted on April 9, 2025 by crispina kemp

Every Wednesday I’ll post FOUR photos (if you want to get a head start you’ll find them marked in that week’s Sunday Picture Post and Tuesday Treats). Lots of choice! And here there are: You respond with something CREATIVE. Perhaps … Continue reading →

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