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Seed Fall Ch44

Posted on November 24, 2025 by crispina kemp

Chapter Forty-Four of my current wip. As before, all and any comments very much appreciated Please note: This is a weekly post Jess was used to hearing angry shouts, the back-and-forth taunts and jeers of incipient fights from the breeding … Continue reading →

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Sunday Picture Post: A Blast of Sea Air

Posted on November 23, 2025 by crispina kemp

18th November 2025. After too many rainy days we figure woodland walks might be far too muddy. So, time for a change. We hop a bus to Norwich, and another to Cromer on the North Norfolk coast. The day starts … Continue reading →

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Painted Faces

Posted on November 22, 2025 by crispina kemp

Beauty is in the eye of the beholder Tell that to the queens (in whichever sense I mean) Witness the bucks they spend On eyeliners, shadows, blushers And all the other enhancers As if that is the answer And ladies … Continue reading →

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Friday Fungi

Posted on November 21, 2025 by crispina kemp

A few of the fungi we encountered during our walk on 12th November 2025. As usual, I don’t name unless I’m sure. Enjoy 🔼 I wish I could name this. Such a beautiful fungus 🔼 Magpie inkcap 🔽 ⏬ Two more … Continue reading →

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CCC061: Continuing The Tale of Jack and Jill

Posted on November 20, 2025 by crispina kemp

Jack laid his head in Ma Yarrow’s lap He’d gone to her cos she had the knack Of healing wounds with an herb poultice-pack How did this happen? asked Ma Yarrow He claimed he’d slipped on a loose stone And … Continue reading →

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Crimson’s Creative Challenge #061

Posted on November 19, 2025 by crispina kemp

Every Wednesday I’ll post FOUR photos (if you want to get a head start you’ll find them marked in that week’s Sunday Picture Post and Tuesday Treats). Lots of choice! And here they are: You respond with something CREATIVE. Perhaps … Continue reading →

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Tuesday Treats: A Mixed Bag of November Pics

Posted on November 18, 2025 by crispina kemp

Some pretty pics from our walk on 12th November 2025. Enjoy 🔼 Red clover, still in flower 🔽 Catkins? This early? More flowers late in bloom 🔼 Ox-eye daisy 🔽 Yarrow The wildlife on the river Wensum 🔼 I haven’t seen this … Continue reading →

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Seed Fall Ch43

Posted on November 17, 2025 by crispina kemp

Chapter Forty-Three of my current wip. As before, all and any comments very much appreciated Please note: This is a weekly post Jess had already faced the problem of what to do with a dead body when Poalt died. A … Continue reading →

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Sunday Picture Post: Wensum Valley, Ringland Hills

Posted on November 16, 2025 by crispina kemp

12th November 2025, the forecast given is dull and dreary with light rain at least until lunchtime. Regardless, we hop a bus to Norwich and another bus out to the furthest reaches of Costessey. We’re following the course of the … Continue reading →

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Like Siblings

Posted on November 15, 2025 by crispina kemp

Like siblings they share a name Like siblings they’re not the same Like siblings one’s older And perforce the other is younger The elder throughout the lengthy years Has produced a magnificent magnum opus to enchant listening ears The younger, … Continue reading →

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