Monthly Archives: May 2026

Sunday Picture Post: Down Whitlingham Way

Posted on May 31, 2026 by crispina kemp

18th May 2026 and how the weather forecasters do rile us. It’s going to rain, it’s not going to rain, it’s going to rain. Rain or not we hop a bus into Norwich and walk the lane to Whitlingham Country … Continue reading →

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Raise The Flag

Posted on May 30, 2026 by crispina kemp

So many wild flowers, I swear I do love them all. But every year when May is edging into June I wait in excited anticipation for the appearance of the Yellow Flag (Iris pseudacorus) and living in the ‘wetlands’ of … Continue reading →

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If Only…

Posted on May 30, 2026 by crispina kemp

Alone at night I want to write To pen the perfect prose To express my deepest hidden feelings Even if it’s only to recite them to the bedroom ceiling I want to speak of that one Yes, that one The … Continue reading →

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CCC088: Bob’s Got A Barrow

Posted on May 28, 2026 by crispina kemp

Tom: Hey, Bob, whatchya doing there? Bob: Me? What’s it look like? Loading these stones into me barrow. Tom: But… why? Bob: Why’d yer think? It’d take an age to carry ‘em all. Tom: But… carry them to where? And … Continue reading →

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Crimson’s Creative Challenge #088

Posted on May 27, 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: The Smaller Stuff

Posted on May 26, 2026 by crispina kemp

Like the title says, photographs of the ‘smaller stuff’, as seen during our walk on 11th May 2026. Enjoy… 🔼 A couple of rather noisy sheep! Bah…Bah… From the large to the small 🔼 Love the flowers on the Horse … Continue reading →

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Sunday Picture Post: Green Lanes and Arable Fields

Posted on May 24, 2026 by crispina kemp

The forecast for 11th May 2026 isn’t good. Wind. Cold. Potential rain. Disregarding the negatives, we’re up early to get into Norwich, for the bus we need is an infrequent service. Yea, we’re there in time, and after a very … Continue reading →

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These Nourish My Soul

Posted on May 23, 2026 by crispina kemp

Woodland walks Loving talks These nourish my soul Makes me whole These my heart does cherish 16 words written for Sammi’s Weekend Writing Prompt: Cherish

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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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