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A Rose by Any Other Name

Posted on June 11, 2022 by crispina kemp

“A flower by any other name would smell as sweet,” said Shakespeare. Aye, and a rhododendron by any other name would be easier to spell! Bloom, another title from the list Maria Antonia has given us for #2022picoftheweek

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CCC187: Albert’s Old Boat

Posted on June 9, 2022 by crispina kemp

It was Albert’s old boat, the boys knew that, pulled onto the salt marsh, away from the tide. The boys also knew Albert was in hospital and word was he wouldn’t be coming home. That boat was idle, left ready … Continue reading →

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Crimson’s Creative Challenge #187

Posted on June 8, 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: Woodland Flowers

Posted on June 7, 2022 by crispina kemp

I could show you ten times the number of photos of flowers taken while walking through Damgate Carr, but they all come down to variations of these few. Oh, but those few were everywhere! Enjoy I have more for you … Continue reading →

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Sunday Picture Post: Damgate Carr

Posted on June 5, 2022 by crispina kemp

28th May, our intent is to walk from Acle to Halvergate, and back. The gives us varied scenery. We begin at Damgate Carr, a wet woodland, and the day is overcast. Into the woods… On a hot day this place … Continue reading →

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Christmas at Easter

Posted on June 4, 2022 by crispina kemp

This is my Christmas Cactus. It flowered quite profusely at Christmas (when I bought it). Then t he flowers dropped off and I put it on the kitchen windowsill with my other succulents. Then comes Easter…this! Guess t hat qualifies … Continue reading →

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His Lemon-Coloured Vest

Posted on June 4, 2022 by crispina kemp

Beau Jest Was the best In his lemon-coloured vest Improperly dressed Was his admission Without that tickety-boo addition Didn’t matter his crimson spats That protected his shoes from sharp-clawed cats Nor his colourful cravats Without his vest Life had no … Continue reading →

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CCC186: A Train of Thought

Posted on June 2, 2022 by crispina kemp

I’m on a train A train of thought I thought this was my station Turns out it’s the day of the Queen’s Coronation Hopping back on that train Riding a while and at the next thought I’ll hop off again … Continue reading →

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Crimson’s Creative Challenge #186

Posted on June 1, 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: Coastal Flowers

Posted on May 31, 2022 by crispina kemp

Flowers seen along the way when we walked from Lowestoft to Gorleston, mostly on cliffs. Enjoy… Hope you enjoyed. That’s all for now folks. Check in next week for a different plant community…

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