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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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Casting Nasturtiums

Posted on May 9, 2026 by crispina kemp

I’ve a mind to sue It’s defamation of character Don’t you know I’m not one of those Polly Titians To take it kindly And she’s as bad That one who’s hammering the keys Writing libelous words Casting Nasturtiums Rapacious, indeed … Continue reading →

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CCC085: This Merry Month of May

Posted on May 7, 2026 by crispina kemp

For long millennia here they’ve stood Casting mystical blue throughout this wood Ringing their bells for the fairies’ ritual weddings Blessing the old folks in their ancient steadings Beside them, amongst them, the fair white maids Brighten up the blue-hued … Continue reading →

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Crimson’s Creative Challenge #085

Posted on May 6, 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: April Belles

Posted on May 5, 2026 by crispina kemp

Additional photos from our walk on 20th April 2026, mostly flowers. Enjoy 🔼 Bluebells, true English bluebells 🔽 The delicate little flowers of wood sorrel with a splash of colour from the ground ivy 🔼 Even smaller than the wood … Continue reading →

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