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Sunday Picture Post: On a Frosty Misty Morning

Posted on November 14, 2021 by crispina kemp

3rd November, we’re heading to Fritton Woods, also called Waveney Forest. This is heathland that in 1950s was put to pine plantation but has now been drastically thinned. So, thermals on, let’s go… The river is steaming, the water so … Continue reading →

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The Overthrown Queen

Posted on November 13, 2021 by crispina kemp

Thrown from my palace Ousted by that usurping wench Kept from my chamber From my servants, familiars, my wards and grimoires Kept from my pots and vials, philtres and magical gubbins. What do I do now? And don’t answer me … Continue reading →

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Give Us a Kiss for Christmas

Posted on November 13, 2021 by crispina kemp

Look Up, another title achieved from the list provided for #2021picoftheweek provided by Maria Antonia.

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Time to Celebrate

Posted on November 12, 2021 by crispina kemp

I’m not one for keeping track of the years and observing dates. So it came a surprise when WordPress sent me this What should I do to celebrate? I’m not one for parties. While wondering I looked back to my … Continue reading →

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CCC157: Pixelated Ladies

Posted on November 11, 2021 by crispina kemp

They said we’d never escape, that there was more than that iron barrier to hold us in, herded like Lubanthan Goblins. Yet Meghan claimed she knew a spell. We cleared the leaves for her to write it in the soil. … Continue reading →

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Crimson’s Creative Challenge #157

Posted on November 10, 2021 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: A Fist (or two) Full of Fungi

Posted on November 9, 2021 by crispina kemp

A small selection of the fungi we found at Whitlingham on 28th October. I give you the best first. Parrot Wax Cap… yay! so happy to find Jelly Ear… Beefsteak Fungus. I think the deer have nibbled it Dead Man’s Fingers… … Continue reading →

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Sunday Picture Post: Wooded Hills and Open Water

Posted on November 7, 2021 by crispina kemp

26th October and we hopped on a bus into Norwich. We’re headed for Whitlingham Country Park which hugs the river as Rive Yare wraps around the southside of the city. It’s not far to walk and the day is fair. … Continue reading →

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The Birth of Amanita

Posted on November 6, 2021 by crispina kemp

It is rare to come upon any fungus in the process of erupting, but with the colourful Amanita muscaria, it’s a wondrous sight. And so… See That! Another title achieved from the list provided for #2021picoftheweek provided by Maria Antonia. … Continue reading →

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Murky’s Empire

Posted on November 6, 2021 by crispina kemp

The Magnificent Maker made humankind and like troublesome flies, they multiplied. ‘Here are too many,’ he said and sent a flood. He saved a few which again became many. They had roofs over their heads, food in their bellies and … Continue reading →

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