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Spinner of Mythic Tales

Time For An Update

Posted on December 31, 2022 by crispina kemp

At this turning of the year, I take the opportunity to update you on where I am with my writing. Five books of The Spinner’s Game published 2020 Learning to Fly published 2021 Roots of Rookeri published 2022 And now … Continue reading →

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Friday Fungi

Posted on December 30, 2022 by crispina kemp

Photos of fungi found on our walk of 28th November…a misty morning with little light from the sun That’s not all but I’m saving the rest for the first few Fridays in January and February

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CCC216: A Glimpse of Narnia

Posted on December 29, 2022 by crispina kemp

We’d known about Narnia – and who did not? But that magical land was accessed via a stately wardrobe thick with fur coats. And who had anything so grand in these days of fake furs and Ikea. We weren’t expecting … Continue reading →

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Crimson’s Creative Challenge #216

Posted on December 28, 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 Treat: Finding Colour

Posted on December 27, 2022 by crispina kemp

21st November 2022 we walk the rural lanes, and yes, we find colour. Sharing with you… And to wish you Happy Christmas…mistletoe That’s all for now. More next week!!!

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Sunday Picture Post: Lazy Walking in Lingering Autumn Colours

Posted on December 25, 2022 by crispina kemp

21st November, the day begins dull and wet. But we stick to our plans to walk the rural lanes of Bracon Ash and Hethel. The  trees are still holding leaves, the leaves for the most part still holding green. The … Continue reading →

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Henry’s First Christmas

Posted on December 24, 2022 by crispina kemp

A short story for Christmas, first published in 2014. Enjoy At the subtle slip of the key in the lock I whizzed around, clearing the evidence of today’s activities. Henry opened the door from vestibule to living room; I opened … Continue reading →

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Frosted Pinks

Posted on December 24, 2022 by crispina kemp

I live on the coast; we seldom have frosts, they seldom are harsh. But on 10th December to my surprise my garden turned white. So I took out the camera and… here we are, all the flowers and foliage rimmed … Continue reading →

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No Blessed Time

Posted on December 24, 2022 by crispina kemp

It’s a well-known fact That Christmas festivities a family can wreck The sanctimony displayed by a spouse always right Brothers bickering over their patrimony into the night The acrimony of whose gifts are pricier Whose nieces and nephews behaved the … Continue reading →

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Fungi Friday

Posted on December 23, 2022 by crispina kemp

21st November, the day was dull, the light was dim. Not the best conditions for seeking fungi on the dark woodland floor. We bused to Norwich and bused out again to Hethel. Most of our planned route would be on … Continue reading →

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