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My All-But Empty Fridge

Posted on May 7, 2022 by crispina kemp

A chunk of cheese, a couple of eggs and a slice of cold beef, but that wouldn’t stretch to feed my friend who unexpectedly arrived. A trip to the shop to buy two smoked haddock fillets, new potatoes, and asparagus. … Continue reading →

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My Happy Place

Posted on May 7, 2022 by crispina kemp

This is Breydon Water, confluence of Rivers Yare and Waveney which with the addition of River Bure flows into the sea at Great Yarmouth. When the tide is out, and here you see the tide is out, extensive mudflats lie … Continue reading →

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CCC182: The New Black

Posted on May 5, 2022 by crispina kemp

We used to Mend and Make Do Then after the war a new generation arose More energy than money They Did It Up and made it like new They were all arty And crafty That generation put on some years … Continue reading →

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Crimson’s Creative Challenge #182

Posted on May 4, 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: Flowers

Posted on May 3, 2022 by crispina kemp

A few of the flowers seen on our walk through the Tas Valley And finally… That’s all for this week, folks. Hope you enjoyed

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Sunday Picture Post: Water Meadows

Posted on May 1, 2022 by crispina kemp

11th April, we catch the bus into Norwich, and out to Swardeston, a Norfolk village with two commons, an upper (dry) common and a lower (wet) common. It also has a delightful walk through the Tas Valley. We continue the … Continue reading →

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At Day’s End

Posted on April 30, 2022 by crispina kemp

Since moving last summer, I have spent so much time around the banks of Breydon Water. But it was such a pleasant evening, the sun tempted me out. So glad I responded. At Day’s End, another title from the list … Continue reading →

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A Killing Scene

Posted on April 30, 2022 by crispina kemp

He was coming at her with great long strides. And she bemused, not understanding, stood stick still, her luminous exudation twitching and tiny-gust-swirling when she should’ve been in his head. 30 words written for Sammi’s Weekend Writing Prompt: Luminous Taken … Continue reading →

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CCC181: In memory

Posted on April 28, 2022 by crispina kemp

He was a tutor at the art college when work began on the new bridge. Every weekend and many evenings he’d be there, sketching, recording the progress. But the art college closed, and he moved away, so he hasn’t seen … Continue reading →

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Crimson’s Creative Challenge #181

Posted on April 27, 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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