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Sunday Picture Post: Another Norfolk Nook

Posted on August 27, 2023 by crispina kemp

28th July 2023, the day dawned with an encouraging sky. Strapped on the hikers, hopped on the bus, and the second bus. We’re walking from Poringland to Hellington via Framingham Earl and Alpington. Please, you’re welcome to join us… Water … Continue reading →

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After The Rain

Posted on August 26, 2023 by crispina kemp

The rain had steadily pattered from midnight to dawn. Then, just as the sky brightened enough to get a good shot, I whizzed out and took this. Undeniably Wet, a title from Maria Antonia’s #2023picofthe week 

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Our Right To Be Free

Posted on August 26, 2023 by crispina kemp

I knew there’d be those who disagreed But I had to voice the things I believed I considered it my God-given deed To shout loud against Elitist greed Against those who treat us like a noxious weed To be disregarded … Continue reading →

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CCC250: There Was A Boat

Posted on August 24, 2023 by crispina kemp

Adrift with a float There was a boat The boat was red To me it sped Held in my sight Despite the light The boat passed by Left me to die. But I’m alive Was it a joke? Or maybe … Continue reading →

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Crimson’s Creative Challenge #250

Posted on August 23, 2023 by crispina kemp

Here’s how it works: Every Wednesday I post a photo (this week it’s that one above.) You respond with something CREATIVE Here are some suggestions: An answering photo A cartoon A joke A caption An anecdote A short story (flash … Continue reading →

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Tuesday Flowers

Posted on August 22, 2023 by crispina kemp

17th July 2023 the light was just right for showing the wayside flowers to best effect. So, enjoy… Poppies and Scented Mayweed, arable friends… Poppies and thistles, roadside friends… Scented Mayweed… Field Scabious… Bladder Campion… Field Bindweed… pretty in pink … Continue reading →

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Monday Flyers

Posted on August 21, 2023 by crispina kemp

Butterflies from our walk 17th July 2023… The blackberries were certainly a draw for the butterflies along the way. Here’s a Comma and a Meadow Brown Red Admiral momentarily at rest… A pretty Small Copper, our first sighting! The Gatekeeper! … Continue reading →

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Sunday Picture Post: The Old Ways

Posted on August 20, 2023 by crispina kemp

In days of old when women were bold and drove their chariots to stir their tribes… yea, 17th July 2023, we’re in Boudica country – Saxlingham, a few miles south of Venta Icenorum. Please, join us as we head away from … Continue reading →

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Fun Fungus Find

Posted on August 19, 2023 by crispina kemp

This Shaggy Inkcap is a tad early in appearing, but these things happen After The Rain, which is the title I’m claiming from Maria Antonia’s #2023picofthe week  And that gives me another line on the Photo Bingo Card

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My Speciality

Posted on August 19, 2023 by crispina kemp

It is my undeniable Speciality In each and every Eventuality To act with irrefutable Impartiality. 15 words written for Sammi’s Weekend Writing Prompt: Impartiality

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