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Words On Writing #9

Posted on March 9, 2026 by crispina kemp

Hands up all those who’ve heard the advice “Write what you know.” Hands up if you thought this meant you should only include your own lived experiences in your writing. Example: You’re a married accountant, so you’re going to write … Continue reading →

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Sunday Picture Post: Beside the Beck

Posted on March 8, 2026 by crispina kemp

17th February 2026 dawns chilly but dry after too much rain for too many days. Rather than trudge through knee-deep mud, we choose a walk that’s mostly roads though we might have to wade through puddles. This walk starts at … Continue reading →

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Crazy Old Lady

Posted on March 7, 2026 by crispina kemp

It’s not easy when everyone knows She’s a careless, carpe diem, madcap lady Who says, yay, this is the way Despite the map says it’s not Then gets herself stuck In a nettle-filled rut Who leaps, then looks And tumbles … Continue reading →

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CCC076: Gone Fishing

Posted on March 5, 2026 by crispina kemp

Gone fishing To catch us a bass, trout or perch? Gone fishing To hook us a tasty dish? Gone fishing Or angling to dangle a sweet-baited hook? Aye, to catch me a catch with a handsome look

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Crimson’s Creative Challenge #076

Posted on March 4, 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: Town Flowers and…Things

Posted on March 3, 2026 by crispina kemp

A gathering of photos from our town walk on 10th February 2026. Enjoy… Churchyards make excellent nature reserves, especially in towns 🔼 Snowdrops, dripping from the rain 🔽 Standing tall and proud, this solitary daffodil 🔼 Perfect primrose glistening with … Continue reading →

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Words On Writing Issue 8

Posted on March 2, 2026 by crispina kemp

Question: What sort of stories do you like to read? I don’t mean which genre, but the storytelling’s general style. Genre is like saying you like evergreen trees. But the general storytelling style is like saying you like prickly trees … Continue reading →

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Sunday Picture Post: A Small Suffolk Town

Posted on March 1, 2026 by crispina kemp

Casting our minds back to 10th February 2026, the morning starts with a drizzle but maybe it’ll clear and get out sunny. We opt to visit a town, where there are shops to dive into if the clouds release a … Continue reading →

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Lound Lakes

Posted on February 28, 2026 by crispina kemp

Here in UK we’ve had too many dull dismal grey days. But wonder of wonders, this day started off bright. For a while the sky even showed blue. Then as we approached Lound Lakes, the sun ran away leaving an … Continue reading →

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Have You Met Cyril?

Posted on February 28, 2026 by crispina kemp

Have you met Cyril? Not someone you’re likely to forget. The constant chatter and natter. The interruptions of every conversation, jumping in and finishing it. He even gets it right. Sometimes. If it were just the noise I’d probably cope. … Continue reading →

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