Monthly Archives: February 2026

Words On Writing #7

Posted on February 23, 2026 by crispina kemp

It’s not ready yet… ‘What are you doing?’ ‘Editing.’ ‘Still? Nah, I reckon you’re procrastinating. Don’t want to submit in case it’s rejected.’ I’m sure most writers have had this conversation at least once in their career, their antagonist being … Continue reading →

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Sunday Picture Post: Where The River Flows

Posted on February 22, 2026 by crispina kemp

4th February 2026, in that blessed gap in the rain-ridden days, we set out from Norwich along Marriott’s Way. This is part two of that walk: Destination, Costessey Ponds beside the tiny river Tud. Please join us… 🔼 A last … Continue reading →

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Mine Ain’t No Tapestry

Posted on February 21, 2026 by crispina kemp

My life has been a tapestry Carole King did sing Can’t say the same of mine No connecting thread nor continuous line Always chopping, always changing A patchwork of a travesty 31 words written for Sammi’s Weekend Writing Prompt: Patchwork … Continue reading →

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CCC074: Don’t Mess With Things You Don’t Understand

Posted on February 19, 2026 by crispina kemp

Some people never do learn, that was Ted How many times had his parents said Don’t mess with things you don’t understand But Ted, who rated himself a bit of a nerd Picked up the gadget the old woman dropped … Continue reading →

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Crimson’s Creative Challenge #074

Posted on February 18, 2026 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: Including Unexpected Fungi Finds

Posted on February 17, 2026 by crispina kemp

A gathering of photos taken on our walk on 4th February 2026 during a drab and fitfully spitting day. Enjoy 🔼 Seen in a garden, and irresistible, Green Hellebore 🔽 Hazel catkins. No wind. See, they’re hanging straight down! Geese 🔼 … Continue reading →

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Words On Writing Issue 6

Posted on February 16, 2026 by crispina kemp

All writers have a weakness No, I don’t mean that craving for chocolate and cold coffee. I mean that one thing they struggle with, that doesn’t come easy, that feels like an entangled nightmare every time. My weakness is dialogue … Continue reading →

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Sunday Picture Post: City Limits

Posted on February 15, 2026 by crispina kemp

4th February 2026 and a gap in the perpetual rainy days encourages us to reacquaint ourselves with our beloved Marriott’s Way. While our ultimate destination is Costessey Ponds, this post covers our walk only as far as the City Limits. … Continue reading →

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On This Once-In-A-Year Day

Posted on February 14, 2026 by crispina kemp

Shops brim with roses Not a scent to them Designed for the eye, not for noses Men of all ages crowd around With panicked hope bound For this special once-in-a-year day His chance to say She means a lot A … Continue reading →

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CCC073: Sitting Alone On An Empty Shore

Posted on February 12, 2026 by crispina kemp

Look at her, sitting alone on the empty shore Don’t you feel the tug of her too Calling to your hidden fears Doesn’t she hug you, too Crazy Lady, you say To which I respond with a hefty, Hey, But … Continue reading →

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