Monthly Archives: September 2026

Tuesday Treats: Late Summer Glut

Posted on September 22, 2026 by crispina kemp

A medley of pics pulled from my archives (see Sunday’s post), taken on 14th September 2022. Enjoy… 🔼 It seemed, in the covid years, that every farmer had left a wide margin around their fields, sown with wildflowers. We do … Continue reading →

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Sunday Picture Post: A Walk From The Archives

Posted on September 20, 2026 by crispina kemp

We planned a walk for Tuesday 8th September 2026. But two unforeseen circumstances forced us to cancel. First, on the Monday, no sooner was I out of bed than I over-stretched, twisted, or something and ouch, there went my back. Couldn’t … Continue reading →

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Up In The Attic

Posted on September 19, 2026 by crispina kemp

He lived in the attic Though only I knew he was there When the family went out He would move about He came to my room He played with my comb Fascinated with it For hours he’d hold it I … Continue reading →

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Friday Flyers

Posted on September 18, 2026 by crispina kemp

Damsels and dragons and a few butterflies camera-captured on our walk on 31st August 2026. Enjoy, these could be the last of the season… 🔼🔽⏬ All Common Darters, but variously male, female and immature 🔼🔽⏬ More Common Darters 🔼🔽 And … Continue reading →

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CCC104: The Magical Bridge

Posted on September 17, 2026 by crispina kemp

When this was our ancestors’ land Before they were drilled into darkness And soaked into woe This flow marked the highest lap As far as the sea would go. Edges were magical back in those days As they’re magical still … Continue reading →

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Crimson’s Creative Challenge #104

Posted on September 16, 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: Flowers, Berries and…Stuff

Posted on September 15, 2026 by crispina kemp

Additional photos from our walk on 31st August 2026. Most often I’ll group the photos ‘logically’ but today I’ve left them in the order they came off my camera – i.e. in the order encountered. Enjoy… 🔼 Stinging Nettles in flower. … Continue reading →

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Sunday Picture Post: Another Wetland Walk

Posted on September 13, 2026 by crispina kemp

31st August 2026 and the weather forecast suggests perfect conditions for a long walk. But in the UK, it’s a Bank Holiday and that means buses are running a Sunday service, which isn’t exactly fantastic. We agree to keep it … Continue reading →

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Let’s Blame The Heat

Posted on September 12, 2026 by crispina kemp

It’s been a long season And the heat’s been the reason These beautiful winged beasties Haven’t been seen on my screen 21 words written for Sammi’s Weekend Writing Prompt: Screen

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CCC103: Tilly’s Wall

Posted on September 10, 2026 by crispina kemp

See that wall? That’s where me and Janey used to play ball. Until… It wasn’t my fault. Wasn’t her fault either. It was that nasty boy, Tilly. Along he came, cut into our game, picked up a rock and hurled … Continue reading →

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