Monthly Archives: December 2025

Merry Kissimas

Posted on December 13, 2025 by crispina kemp

Ten years, nary a Christmas wish nor a kiss Mary didn’t deny that people die That didn’t stop her asking why No kisses, no Christmas wishes But this year she’s invested In mistletoe An implanted kiss most festive 38 words … Continue reading →

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CCC064: That’s Bullshit!

Posted on December 11, 2025 by crispina kemp

“Bullshit!” “Probably, yea. The bull was always the farmer’s most valuable asset. So he kept it in the cosy shelter of a barn. Whereas the cows were more likely left in the field until the severest winter weather forced the … Continue reading →

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Crimson Creative Challenge #064

Posted on December 10, 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 they are: You respond with something CREATIVE. Perhaps … Continue reading →

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Tuesday Treats: Bright Clicks and Fungi

Posted on December 9, 2025 by crispina kemp

Some colourful bits from our walk on 3rd December 2025, including fungi. Enjoy Crimson is this season’s colour! 🔼 The red haws of the hawthorn 🔽 I think this could be a garden escapee, I don’t recognise it as native And … Continue reading →

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Seed Fall Ch46

Posted on December 8, 2025 by crispina kemp

Chapter Forty-Six of my current wip. As before, all and any comments very much appreciated Please note: This is a weekly post Canipse sat outside Hive Six which he occupied with two textile operatives. He had taken over Mavlin’s bed-cell, … Continue reading →

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Sunday Picture Post: On A Bright December Day

Posted on December 7, 2025 by crispina kemp

3rd December 2025, a bright December day sandwiched between too much grey. Two buses takes us to the edge of Bracon Ash, the next village along from our destination of Hethel. Please, join us. It’s misty early but the sun … Continue reading →

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Hold Your Horses

Posted on December 6, 2025 by crispina kemp

Wait! Says Sammi’s Weekend Writing Prompt In sixteen words Hold your horses! Those blithering stampeding herds 16 words written for Sammi’s Weekend Writing Prompt: Wait

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Friday Fungi

Posted on December 5, 2025 by crispina kemp

A few of the fungi we found along the way on 25th November 2025. As usual, if I’m not sure of the identity, I won’t give it. Enjoy Two stinkhorns 🔼 Dog Stinkhorn 🔽 Common Stinkhorn 🔼 These are like too … Continue reading →

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CCC063: The Magician

Posted on December 4, 2025 by crispina kemp

Billy hefted the bicycle, crossbar resting on his shoulder. Five miles, his walk from school, but he counted that as a blessing. His only blessing of this day. Five miles, plentiful time to construct a story. Billy’s mother watched as … Continue reading →

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Crimson’s Creative Challenge #063

Posted on December 3, 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 they are: You respond with something CREATIVE. Perhaps … Continue reading →

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