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Spinner of Mythic Tales

An Ode to I Know Who

Posted on August 15, 2021 by crispina kemp

Ought I to blush? Am I a lush To spend the night In Dionysus’ arms inebriated by his charms? A Bacchanalian revelry, My Lord, I cry, It’s most unlike me!

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Sunday Picture Post: Down Tight Country Lanes

Posted on August 15, 2021 by crispina kemp

This isn’t a long slog; it’s easy walking through quaint villages and green woodland. Hopping off the bus at Poringland we head down a lane lined with trees hung with bundles of mistletoe. How enchanting. Which takes us to the … Continue reading →

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Copper Beech

Posted on August 14, 2021 by crispina kemp

A copper tree… Très Chic, another title achieved from the list provided for #2021picoftheweek provided by Maria Antonia.

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CCC144: A Soul of Old

Posted on August 12, 2021 by crispina kemp

Beyond the fence of sticks and stone That fence me round There is a field of gold Within this body of flesh and bone That hold me strong There is a soul of old

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Crimson’s Creative Challenge #144

Posted on August 11, 2021 by crispina kemp

Welcome to my weekly challenge—open to all—just for FUN, FUN, FUN 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 … Continue reading →

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Tuesday Treats: More Flutters Than Flowers

Posted on August 10, 2021 by crispina kemp

Butterflies, Bees… and of course, Flowers as seen on walk from Weston to Ringland 29th July 2021. That’s all folks… for today

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Sunday Picture Post: Weston to Ringland

Posted on August 8, 2021 by crispina kemp

We take the bus to Morton-on-the-Hill  and walk via Weston Longville to the local beauty spot of Ringland Hills. Put on your hikers and join us (it’s not a long walk) The glaring brightness cast deep shadows. I hope it … Continue reading →

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Soaring in the Wide Blue

Posted on August 7, 2021 by crispina kemp

This buzzard that circled and soared above us certainly qualifies for In The Air, another title achieved from the list provided for #2021picoftheweek provided by Maria Antonia.

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A Plan Too Clever

Posted on August 7, 2021 by crispina kemp

I ought to be miffed I ought to be tossed I ought to be angry, all at a loss Cos what had he done? He’d sneaked a peep at my final plan Of which he’d never been much of a … Continue reading →

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CCC143: Suzie Trotter

Posted on August 5, 2021 by crispina kemp

Suzie Trotter trotted out She told her friends “to have a snout” Gotta be something beyond this wall This pokey city couldn’t be all She trotted fast to be away To be caught would ruin her day And lo! And … Continue reading →

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