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Fruits of Summer

Posted on August 27, 2022 by crispina kemp

I don’t have a positive id on these. But they seem too big to be sloes, and too small to be domestic plums. So I’m thinking they’re bullace, which is a wild damson. Whatever the actual prunus species, it’s a … Continue reading →

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CCC198: Casper My Friendly Ghost

Posted on August 25, 2022 by crispina kemp

Casper was a lad of seven when he entered Greyfriars Priory. He lived his days in the granary checking in the sacks of grain And checking them out again He petted the granary cat Who ate the rats and mice … Continue reading →

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Crimson’s Creative Challenge #198

Posted on August 24, 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: In an English Country Garden

Posted on August 23, 2022 by crispina kemp

No wild flowers today. Instead, a selection of shots over two days in my garden. Enjoy… Photos taken as a record of my first year with this garden. Compare photo below, taken last year during the clearance of a forest … Continue reading →

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Sunday Picture Post: Early One Morning

Posted on August 21, 2022 by crispina kemp

Heatwave and health issues, I’ve not been able to get out for a walk. But here’s one I did earlier. So set the alarm for an hour before sunrise, and let’s go… The town sleeps beneath a slight mist… With … Continue reading →

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Crying at the Discoteque

Posted on August 20, 2022 by crispina kemp

What, you’ve never heard of Alcazar? Where have you been all your life? Oh, I guess you don’t go clubbing. Go clubbing, went clubbing…ever went clubbing? And for you, the only music to come out of Sweden was Abba. Babe, … Continue reading →

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Breydon Bridge

Posted on August 20, 2022 by crispina kemp

[Sunrise] begins with S, another title from the list Maria Antonia has given us for #2022picoftheweek

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CCC197: Into the West

Posted on August 18, 2022 by crispina kemp

Intent on a rest The radiant Lady rode into the West The faithful river beneath her white mare Flowed slowly to meet her If they met, I wonder where

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Crimson’s Creative Post #197

Posted on August 17, 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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TT: Flowers and Flutter-bys

Posted on August 16, 2022 by crispina kemp

Some of the flowers, butterflies and other things seen on our walk 1st August 2022. Inevitably, many of the flowers are garden escapees That’s all for now, Folks. Hope you enjoyed. Next week I might have something totally different for … Continue reading →

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