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Update: Books Past, Present and Future

Posted on October 10, 2022 by crispina kemp

Gosh, two updates in one year, what’s going on here. Three things. 1: Once again, I’ve a need of beta readers In Hare and Adder (Book One, Alsaldic Lands Trilogy) Hegrea is denied the granary she’d been promised as a child … Continue reading →

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Sunday Picture Post: Ham, Thorpe and Nethergate

Posted on October 9, 2022 by crispina kemp

14th September saw us taking the bus into Norwich, and out again to Norfolk’s second highest place (Upper Stoke/Poringland) from which “high place” we walked down to the village in the valley. Shotesham. Now to resume the walk In long … Continue reading →

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Druid’s Delight

Posted on October 8, 2022 by crispina kemp

I know a hedgerow where mistletoe grows on every tree no matter the species: hawthorn, lime…and as here, apple. Mistletoe on apple and oak were the druid’s delight (though I’ve never seen it growing on oak!) Lifted Up, another title … Continue reading →

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Indominable Spirits

Posted on October 8, 2022 by crispina kemp

OMG! Halloween! Trick and Treat! You should see the kids in our street Their costumes aglow Gothic and ragged The local dogs hide The cats go scat For these indominable spirits Are truly running amok 35 words written for Sammi’s … Continue reading →

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CCC204: My Wish

Posted on October 6, 2022 by crispina kemp

I had expected to be alone on that shore. It wasn’t that I was doing anything illegal. No drug smuggling, no digging up protected plants or stealing Little Tern eggs. I just didn’t want to be seen. I didn’t want … Continue reading →

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Crimson’s Creative Challenge #204

Posted on October 5, 2022 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: Fungi, Berries and Flowers

Posted on October 4, 2022 by crispina kemp

We’re at that time of year when flowers are few (and those mostly yellow), and fungi have yet to appear in abundance, but berries are everywhere That’s just a few of the berries… Hope you enjoyed

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Sunday Picture Post: Right at the Top

Posted on October 2, 2022 by crispina kemp

Norfolk isn’t as flat as some folks say. But neither is it really hilly. There are two notable high spots where the land reaches 100 meters above sea level. One is along the North Norfolk Ridge. The other is here … Continue reading →

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What a Gall!

Posted on October 1, 2022 by crispina kemp

This red spiky growth known as Robin’s Pin Cushion is the work of the gall wasp (Diplolepsis rosae). Red or Green, another title from the list Maria Antonia has given us for #2022picoftheweek

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Dancing Naked in the Rain

Posted on October 1, 2022 by crispina kemp

It’s an image unforgettable Of an action non-regrettable I would do it again Given the chance And the pouring rain In which to dance Adding to the taste of romance Cheek to cheek Breast to chest Thigh to thigh Public … Continue reading →

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