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A Rippled Wake

Posted on August 29, 2026 by crispina kemp

The ripples in the wake of Eden Rose’s passing cut and disrupt the ship’s otherwise perfect reflection. R for Reflection, my August choice for Maria’s Photo Challenge.

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It’s the Season

Posted on August 29, 2026 by crispina kemp

Those months of deep blue sky were boring Happy to see grey skies with weather warning Rain that hammers the leaves don’t leave me yawning Enthusing, exciting, but alas inviting Wasps, jams, fruits and other sweeties wanting Shoo them, curse … Continue reading →

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Friday Flyers

Posted on August 28, 2026 by crispina kemp

The butterflies and dragons (and one little bird) that I managed to snap along the way on our walk of 11th August 2026 There were more. There were lots more. But it was windy. 🔼 Wall Brown 🔽 🔼 Meadow … Continue reading →

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CCC101: This Spell, This Love

Posted on August 27, 2026 by crispina kemp

The spell she cast Was weak It wouldn’t last But for this one day’s length It would give her strength For a task she’d rather not To dig a grave For a love she’d never forgot Thereafter The weeds could … Continue reading →

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Crimson’s Creative Challenge #101

Posted on August 26, 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: Summer’s Harvest

Posted on August 25, 2026 by crispina kemp

An assortment of photos of flowers and mid-summer berries taken on our walk on 11th August 2026. Enjoy 🔼 Where there were Dog Roses there now are Rose Hips 🔽 Where the Briars blossomed there now are Blackberries 🔽 Where there … Continue reading →

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Sunday Picture Post: Walking the Edge of the Marsh

Posted on August 23, 2026 by crispina kemp

11th August 2026. The summer heat continues, so rather than waste the cooler morning hours in travelling, once again we keep our walk local. We’re heading to Burgh Castle, where we’ll lunch. But this isn’t our usual walk along Breydon … Continue reading →

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Beware…

Posted on August 22, 2026 by crispina kemp

Beware the man with the silver beard You’ll fall headlong into his arms Where you belong That’s weird 18 words written for Sammi’s Weekend Writing Prompt: Headlong

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Friday Flyers

Posted on August 21, 2026 by crispina kemp

We didn’t see many butterflies on our walk, 6th August 2026, so I’ve included some birdie pics. Hope you enjoy Not the best focus: I blame the wind 🔼 Common Blue butterfly on Lucerne (alfalfa) 🔽 🔽 Not a butterfly … Continue reading →

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CCC100: Entangled Dreams

Posted on August 20, 2026 by crispina kemp

Idle dreams and idle schemes Drifting up on warm air streams Breezes stirred by spinning blades Gathering dreams reduced to shades [Im]material spun like wool Attracted like a Tudor fool Entangled then congealed My dreams are clouds that are unreal

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