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Spinner of Mythic Tales

It Begins, It Ends

Posted on July 6, 2026 by crispina kemp

A love affair begins… magically lyrical; A love affair ends…depressingly cynical 12 words written for Sammi’s Weekend Writing Prompt: Lyrical

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Sunday Picture Post: Keeping It Local

Posted on July 5, 2026 by crispina kemp

22nd June 2026 and while I’ve mostly recovered from my mishap the previous week, I don’t want to stress the leg too much. And besides that, the forecast is for a miserably hot and humid afternoon. So, no wasting time … Continue reading →

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Friday Flyers

Posted on July 3, 2026 by crispina kemp

Photos from our walk on 15th June 2026. Butterflies weren’t so much scarce, as shy of the camera. Damselflies made up for the lack. Enjoy these few that I managed to snap 🔼 Broad-bodied Chaser, the first I’ve ever seen, so … Continue reading →

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CCC093: With a Flick and a Wink

Posted on July 2, 2026 by crispina kemp

With a flick of her wand, and a wink She coloured the meadow pink With a sneeze and a tease She turned to purple the dull green trees And over it all she cast a honey-dipped spell That the meadow … Continue reading →

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Crimson’s Creative Challenge #093

Posted on July 1, 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: Flower Medley

Posted on June 30, 2026 by crispina kemp

A medley of photos of flowers seen on our walk down to the Yare on 15th June 2026. Enjoy 🔼 Yes, it is a Potato flower. Very definitely a member of the nightshade family (in case you’ve ever doubted it) … Continue reading →

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Sunday Picture Post: To the Valley of the Yare

Posted on June 28, 2026 by crispina kemp

15th June 2026, forecast is for escalating heat so we need to make an early start. We’re heading to one of the many nature reserves between Norwich and the east coast, plus there’s another we’ll pass through along the way. … Continue reading →

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King Henry’s Tower

Posted on June 27, 2026 by crispina kemp

King Henry’s Tower, built 1284 as part of Great Yarmouth’s town wall, the second most complete town wall in England. Clearly, this is H for History, my June choice for Maria’s Photo Challenge.

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She Was…

Posted on June 27, 2026 by crispina kemp

The tiniest thing I’d ever seen A fairy, I don’t doubt Cos when I stared hard The truth won out She was dust A powder-filler She was scintilla 28 words written for Sammi’s Weekend Writing Prompt: Scintilla

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Friday Flyers

Posted on June 26, 2026 by crispina kemp

Butterflies and damsels from our walk on 10th June 2026. Enjoy 🔼 Where else would you expect to find a Meadow Brown? 🔽 🔽 Speckled Wood 🔼 Painted Lady on Breydon path 🔽 🔼 Tortoiseshell 🔽 🔽 It’s a moth. I don’t know … Continue reading →

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