Monthly Archives: October 2026

Not His Namesake!

Posted on October 10, 2026 by crispina kemp

The youngest came in from school. “Mum, I want a pet.” I’d been expecting this. Two of her friends had recently been given puppies. “Sweetie, I’d like a pet too. But we don’t have room in this top floor flat.” … Continue reading →

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Friday Fungi

Posted on October 9, 2026 by crispina kemp

Some of the fungi seen on our walk on 26th September 2026. As in previous posts, I’ll only add a name if certain of the identity, though I might say the family. Enjoy 🔽 Looks to me like one of … Continue reading →

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CCC107: Snail Mail

Posted on October 8, 2026 by crispina kemp

The flower fairies were in distress The internet left them in a mess Wouldn’t be so bad but Postman Pat Now retired, was happy to laze with his black and white cat The graceful fairies put out a call For … Continue reading →

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Crimson’s Creative Challenge #107

Posted on October 7, 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: Autumn Cometh (but it ain’t here yet)

Posted on October 6, 2026 by crispina kemp

A medley of photos taken along the first part of our walk on 26th September 2026. Enjoy… It’s at this time of year that garden escapees and imported trees set themselves apart from our native flora. 🔼 Horse Chestnut is … Continue reading →

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Sunday Picture Post: Marriott’s Way, Part One

Posted on October 4, 2026 by crispina kemp

26th September 2026 and we’re out with the cameras again. The walk isn’t that long (4 miles) but with the increasingly unpredictable weather I feel it wisest to post the photos from certain walks in two parts. Part One: the … Continue reading →

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Starry Nakedness

Posted on October 3, 2026 by crispina kemp

The sky, in a sweat, kicked off his clouds Revealed in his nakedness Starry Sleep 15 words written for Sammi’s Weekend Writing Prompt: Sleep

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Friday Fungi

Posted on October 2, 2026 by crispina kemp

Yep, the season has started, they’re here again. Here are some encountered on our walk on 18th September 2026. As in previous seasons, I do not name the fungi unless I’m sure of the identity, and since fungi aren’t my … Continue reading →

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Halloween Pindles

Posted on October 1, 2026 by crispina kemp

Marianne gathered the needles (And that was the easy part) She gathered the cones And took them home Not much time to work her charms Halloween would soon be upon them The cones became bodies The needles changed to legs … Continue reading →

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