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Spinner of Mythic Tales

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Posted on February 11, 2023 by crispina kemp

It is, of course, a landing place for an air-sea rescue helicopter Pick a Letter, one of the titles from Maria Antonia’s #2023picofthe week

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To My Would-Be Valentine

Posted on February 11, 2023 by crispina kemp

Oh would-be lover, I entreat No more of your rough-hewn poems without meat I tire of this naïve talk of the moon And how you swoon It’s altogether too jejune 30 words written for Sammi’s Weekend Writing Prompt: Jejune

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CCC222: Happy Moving Day

Posted on February 9, 2023 by crispina kemp

Micky the Robo-Crab Grown too big for his shell Beseeched the ship’s carpenter to craft him a fitted crib Oh happy Micky Robo-Crab Into his new shell he crept

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Crimson’s Creative Challenge #222

Posted on February 8, 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 Treats: Dingies, Boats and Yachts

Posted on February 7, 2023 by crispina kemp

Southwold 12th January 2023, a world of boats… which just happen to be one of my photographic passions. And so, happy to share these with you Aren’t they just beautiful, such elegant lines, even those that have seen better days. … Continue reading →

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Sunday Picture Post: A Grey Day Down South

Posted on February 5, 2023 by crispina kemp

12th January and the weather forecast isn’t encouraging. Overcast and windy. But we board a bus to the next coastal town to south of us (Lowestoft) where we catch another bus…to the next coastal town to the south of there. … Continue reading →

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Sunshine Yellow

Posted on February 4, 2023 by crispina kemp

Amongst the mostly blue fishing boats on Cromer beach the twin-hulled Boy Max grabbed my eyes Eye-catching, one of the titles from Maria Antonia’s #2023picofthe week Below, a shot of the mostly blue fishing boats

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Listen to Me

Posted on February 4, 2023 by crispina kemp

Don’t speak to me of your spending-spree Nor your vacation by the sea Truth, my dear, I fail to see What reasons for your fanciful glee Overspent The bank’s not going to relent They’ll charge you double Their fees will … Continue reading →

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Friday Fungi: The Finale!

Posted on February 3, 2023 by crispina kemp

Alas, my fungi archives are empty, and so this must be the last of the Friday Fungi feature (until autumn). That’s not to say the occasional fungus won’t sneak into the Sunday or Tuesday posts. So please do enjoy these … Continue reading →

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CCC221: On Church Parade

Posted on February 2, 2023 by crispina kemp

Regimental colours On Church Parade Spirits flagging

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