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Spinner of Mythic Tales

Can You Answer YES To These 5 Questions

Posted on June 19, 2023 by crispina kemp

Do you enjoy reading? [Yes] Do you like to read fantasy? [Yes] Are you looking for something…different? [Yes] Do you want to receive a free fantasy fiction book? [Yes] Are you happy to give constructive feedback to help the writer … Continue reading →

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Sunday Picture Post: Beside the Yare

Posted on June 18, 2023 by crispina kemp

17th May 2023, we head out to a new destination. Marston Marshes is a 26ha nature reserve on the floodplain of River Yare on the outskirts of Norwich. We’re excited. We’re used to grazing marshes, but this is different. Very … Continue reading →

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Strong In My Memory

Posted on June 17, 2023 by crispina kemp

I grew up with Colman’s Mustard on the table. And still I use Colman’s. It was first produced by a Norwich family, so is very special to this (formerly) Norwich lass Timeless, one of the titles from Maria Antonia’s #2023picofthe … Continue reading →

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What A Bore

Posted on June 17, 2023 by crispina kemp

Saturday morning What a bore Dust Vacuum Mop the floor Wipe ceramics These are a must No writing No tweeting No posting on blogs No wistfully glancing out to the garden No ambling stroll to take in the air No … Continue reading →

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CCC240: I Must Stop Reading Those Books

Posted on June 15, 2023 by crispina kemp

To sleep To dream To wake To this… What is it? Not there when I closed my eyes on this world Arrived As if from another place Another world? An alien construction? But when did it arrive? For how long … Continue reading →

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Crimson’s Creative Challenge #240

Posted on June 14, 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: Church Roses and Fungi

Posted on June 13, 2023 by crispina kemp

13th May 2023, lunch in the churchyard at Halvergate, sitting beside a wonderful rosebush. I just have to share! And then there’s the rash of spring fungi… Brackets exist all year round but they swell quite delightfully in the rain… … Continue reading →

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Sunday Picture Post: After the Rain (Part 2)

Posted on June 11, 2023 by crispina kemp

13th May, after many days of persistent heavy rain we take a chance and walk the “wetlands” from Acle to Halvergate, and back. The old parish of Tunstall has diminished much in size and now is combined with Halvergate. The … Continue reading →

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Popping Papavers

Posted on June 10, 2023 by crispina kemp

The sun was suddenly bright; I had to reduce the glare. Happy Poppy, popping Dazzling, one of the titles from Maria Antonia’s #2023picofthe week

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Since Doris Retired

Posted on June 10, 2023 by crispina kemp

Tired Doris slumped down on the sofa Coat still worn Shoes kicked off Tired Too tired even to yawn Yet she yawned the same Tired And she’d still the supper to cook Had she no microwave meals? She was too … Continue reading →

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