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Of Eskin and Trade

Posted on March 12, 2022 by crispina kemp

How could they not know Eskin when they purported to be traders? Eskin was the speech of the peoples to the south. True, the Alsime-speaking Himen shared a fringing of land across the sea, but the Himen didn’t trade on … Continue reading →

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The Lodge

Posted on March 12, 2022 by crispina kemp

Undeniable, a photo of Rooftops, another title from the list Maria Antonia has given us for #2022picoftheweek And here’s another view…

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CCC174: Riddle Me Good

Posted on March 10, 2022 by crispina kemp

I saw a bird winging on high I saw that bird fall from the sky It plummeted as if it must die I saw that bird upon a nest Feeding younglings from its breast  

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Crimson’s Creative Challenge #174

Posted on March 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: Flowers, Fungi and Things That Wave in the Wind

Posted on March 8, 2022 by crispina kemp

A selection of the highlights from our walk from Lound Lakes to Bluebell Wood, 23rd February 2022 And that, my friends, is all… for now. Hope you enjoyed

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Sunday Picture Post: By Water, Fields and Woods

Posted on March 6, 2022 by crispina kemp

Our walk of 23rd February, Part Two. Maintenance work on Lound Lakes Reserve force us to change our route. We emerge onto the road and here stop to take a few water shots… Thence to climb the hill that overlooks … Continue reading →

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Shy

Posted on March 5, 2022 by crispina kemp

This tiny Long-Tailed Tit is exceedingly shy. But here he’s teasing me, “Come try to capture me.” Peekaboo, another title from the list Maria Antonia has given us for #2022picoftheweek

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Can of Worms

Posted on March 5, 2022 by crispina kemp

I found this wand. I didn’t know that’s what it was but my kiddish brain thought it the right word. The markings on it I have since discovered are runes (Nyd Is Hægl. Rad. Wynn Rad Eoh Tir Os Nyd). … Continue reading →

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CCC173: King of the Castle

Posted on March 3, 2022 by crispina kemp

Guys, listen up. Hey, you, yes you, I’m talking to you. Let me give you a little tip to help you get a grip of your life-lessons. DO NOT, I said NOT SQUAWK INTO THE FACE OF ALL AROUND YOU … Continue reading →

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Crimson’s Creative Challenge #173

Posted on March 2, 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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