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Caught in the Rain. Again

Posted on November 12, 2022 by crispina kemp

According to the weather forecast we should have been on the bus coming home before the rain came. But it caught the tail end of our walk. It wasn’t torrential, though more than a brief shower. We took shelter here. … Continue reading →

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Melusine

Posted on November 12, 2022 by crispina kemp

The rhythmic whoosh and whish of the sea drew Melusine on. Down river she swam, avoiding the hooks of the anglers there. She just wanted to see the sea, just this once. But she had been warned not to stray … Continue reading →

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Friday Fungi

Posted on November 11, 2022 by crispina kemp

Too complete the fungi collection on 21st October on Mousehold Heath: these… And one that’s not a fungi, but I love lichen… Hope you enjoyed the fungi-fruits of the early season. More next week

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CCC209: Guilty

Posted on November 10, 2022 by crispina kemp

Footsteps behind me Someone following Gaining on me I hasten I mustn’t be caught with what I’m carrying Clip-clop, slip-clop, the cobbles slippery with the wet leaves of autumn The creature in my arms struggles to be free Hush, my … Continue reading →

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Crimson’s Creative Challenge #209

Posted on November 9, 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: Colours

Posted on November 8, 2022 by crispina kemp

A variety of photos taken on our walk through Norwich and around Mousehold Heath on 21st October 2022 The “corner” house in ox-blood pink In the greyness of mist…colour seen through the arch of St James Bridge Mist and cobwebs, … Continue reading →

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Sunday Picture Post: Town and Country Morning Mist

Posted on November 6, 2022 by crispina kemp

21st October 2022 begins with thick mist. Bussing across the marshland into Norwich we can’t see beyond the edge of the road. We’re heading out to Mousehold Heath, a wooded hill topped by a heathland Our route takes us down … Continue reading →

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Musing in the Mews

Posted on November 5, 2022 by crispina kemp

A scene in The Close, Norwich Cathedral, where residents in former days were able to stable their horses, the grooms probably sleeping above, in the hayloft Doorway, another title from the list Maria Antonia has given us for #2022picoftheweek

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I’m No Fool

Posted on November 5, 2022 by crispina kemp

I am no fool But make it a rule On Saturday morn Get this prompt done 16 words written for Sammi’s Weekend Writing Prompt: Rule

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Friday Fungi

Posted on November 4, 2022 by crispina kemp

Just a few of the fungi found on our walk around Mousehold Heath (Norwich) on 21st October. Enjoy, all you fungi fanatics! Hope you enjoyed. More next week, for these weren’t even half the camera’s harvest of that day

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