Monthly Archives: May 2026

Friday Flyers: Birds, Bees, Butterflies and Damsels

Posted on May 22, 2026 by crispina kemp

Photos of winged beings… as seen on our walk on 8th May 2026 Butterflies… 🔼 Green-veined White 🔽 Painted Lady, looking rather faded having survived the winter 🔼 Peacock 🔽 Small White AND a ladybird 🔼 Speckled Wood 🔽 Male … Continue reading →

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CCC087: This Land of Mine

Posted on May 21, 2026 by crispina kemp

Let me paint this land of mine Wash the sky with powder blue Forbid existence to clouds anew Mix a brave and earthy green To stand for the most honest sturdy trees you’ve seen Gild the fields in golden hues … Continue reading →

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Crimson’s Creative Challenge #087

Posted on May 20, 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: May Flowers. Mostly

Posted on May 19, 2026 by crispina kemp

A dozen or so additional photos from our walk on 8th May 2026 (see also Friday’s post!). Enjoy… 🔼 Poppies by the water’s side 🔽 Who can resist this group of sheep! 🔽 Can you spot the butterfly here? See Friday’s … Continue reading →

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Sunday Picture Post: Gateway to the Norfolk Broads

Posted on May 17, 2026 by crispina kemp

8th May 2026, the forecast is favourable with zero chance of rain, scarcely a breath of wind, and good visibility. That’s good, cos where we’re heading can be…wet. The Norfolk Broads are a network of rivers and lakes occupying the … Continue reading →

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My Daughter

Posted on May 16, 2026 by crispina kemp

My daughter says she’ll never wed Never wants to share her bed Rather she’d sleep in a ditch Be accused of being a hedgerow witch I said I understand But does that include a woman as well as a man … Continue reading →

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CCC086: Open Your Eyes

Posted on May 14, 2026 by crispina kemp

Don’t go to sleep Open your eyes Gold is falling from the sky Pick a penny Pick a dollar You can sip of the nectar But beware not to swallow In my head I’m hearing this as a fairies’ chant

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Crimson’s Creative Challenge #086

Posted on May 13, 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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Tuesdays Treats: Belles and Butterflies

Posted on May 12, 2026 by crispina kemp

A collection of photos from our walk on 29th April 2026. Enjoy… 🔼 While some blossoms have bloomed and now are dying, others are just beginning to open 🔽 this holly is a joy to see! Nature waves her yellow … Continue reading →

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Sunday Picture Post: Green Hills, Dark Waters

Posted on May 10, 2026 by crispina kemp

29th April 2026 and the day dawns with exceptional promise. We hop on a bus to Norwich, and another to take us to the outskirts. Our ultimate destination is Green Hills Wood, in Costessey, but first we’re going to take … Continue reading →

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