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Sunday Picture Post: South Walsham

Posted on January 23, 2022 by crispina kemp

Picking up where we left off last week, 13th January, we’re heading now to South Walsham, home of my several-times great grandfather. Looking back at the mill… Along the narrow lanes To South Walsham… church of St Mary Church of … Continue reading →

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There Were No Kittens

Posted on January 22, 2022 by crispina kemp

Raindrops on moss… not quite the same as whiskers on kittens but it’s one of my favourite things Pretty Little Things, another title from the list Maria Antonia has given us for #2022picoftheweek

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They Seek Him Here

Posted on January 22, 2022 by crispina kemp

They seek him here, they seek him there They seek that scarlet varlet everywhere Up the vales and o’er the downs They scale the towers in all the towns They question players and Shakespearean clowns Through sunny days and even … Continue reading →

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CCC167: Never Trust The Devil

Posted on January 20, 2022 by crispina kemp

I see you scratching your head, wondering what I am. I’m a fricking rock-star, that’s what I am. Or was. How’d I get like this? Well might you ask. I made a deal with the devil. Sing me a song … Continue reading →

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Crimson’s Creative Challenge 167

Posted on January 19, 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: Leaves, Feathers and Flowers

Posted on January 18, 2022 by crispina kemp

Details from Thursday’s walk… Part One Butterbur. I’ve never seen it in flower this early. We passed it on the way back. Baked in the sun all day, it smelled divine! It’s probably a cherry… but again, flowering very early … Continue reading →

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Sunday Picture Post: Down the Path to Upton

Posted on January 16, 2022 by crispina kemp

Thursday 13th January the bus takes us to Acle. We arrive with the sun And head down the path to Upton (the sun follows us as we pick our way around the muddy puddles) Every time I do this walk, … Continue reading →

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Greeting the Day

Posted on January 15, 2022 by crispina kemp

Blue Skies, another title from the list Maria Antonia has given us for #2022picoftheweek

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Go Sulk

Posted on January 15, 2022 by crispina kemp

What, you think me your slave? That all you need do is raise your hand and wave? Well, I say not a chance, so just behave Go into a sulk, retreat to your cave. 34 words written for Sammi’s Weekend … Continue reading →

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CCC166: Remember Spring?

Posted on January 13, 2022 by crispina kemp

Remember spring? With trees barely green, with flowers yellow and birds that sweetly sing. Remember summer? When the sap was rising strong in you, never known a hotter lover. Remember autumn? When that virus came and swept you up. I … Continue reading →

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