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On a Misty Morning

Posted on April 23, 2022 by crispina kemp

What I couldn’t capture is the sound of the birds, so evocative in the stillness of the turn of the tide and the turn of the day Beginning with M, another title from the list Maria Antonia has given us … Continue reading →

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CCC180: The Problem of a Wooden Castle

Posted on April 21, 2022 by crispina kemp

I didn’t want to marry the earl. But my brother had got in deep with him and together they were conspiring – not that I knew that then. I didn’t know until my husband, the earl, threw the keys to … Continue reading →

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Crimson’s Creative Challenge #180

Posted on April 20, 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: It’s THAT Season

Posted on April 19, 2022 by crispina kemp

A selection of photos from our walk on 8th April. Apologies if cherry blossoms feature too much, but it is THAT season Sick of cherries yet? So try the last of the daffs instead Or how about primroses… they’re almost … Continue reading →

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Sunday Picture Post: An Uncommon Common

Posted on April 17, 2022 by crispina kemp

Friday 8th April, a bus into Norwich, another bus out, and we hop off at Tasburgh, a village on the former Roman Road, now the A140. We’re heading to Fritton Common. Despite the post’s title, there’s nothing outstandingly uncommon about … Continue reading →

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What a Coincidence

Posted on April 16, 2022 by crispina kemp

What a coincidence that Sammi should set us this word for the prompt this week. Why, only last week my brother said to me, “Crisp, you’re good with long words, aren’t you?” “If you say,” I said. “I don’t think … Continue reading →

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Found Amongst the Flowers

Posted on April 16, 2022 by crispina kemp

I know the title says feathers, plural. I know this is only one. But I found it such an enchanting pic Feathers, another title from the list Maria Antonia has given us for #2022picoftheweek

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Roots of Rookeri Review — Lauren Willmore

Posted on April 15, 2022 by crispina kemp

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Rating: 5 out of 5. Check out Crispina Kemp’s latest masterpiece, Roots of Rookeri, available to purchase on Amazon as of now! Do it! A Key, a Tree, a Prophecy The Cast:Booderas Rookeri-Sharmin – better known as Boody, playwright, poet, … Continue reading →

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Spring Update 2022

Posted on April 15, 2022 by crispina kemp

A Regular Pattern Followers on this blog will notice over the past year I’ve settled into a regular pattern.  Marie’s Photo Challenge. Sammi’s Weekend Writing Prompt. Sunday Picture Post. Tuesday Treats, and Crimson’s Creative Challenge. My personal life has been … Continue reading →

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CCC179: Twizzle’s New Hat

Posted on April 14, 2022 by crispina kemp

Twizzle wasn’t happy Most unhappy was he Benny Beech asked why was that Because someone’s stolen and hidden my nice new hat Stolen it, I do agree, said Benny Beech But not hidden; it’s in plain sight, out of reach

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