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CCC072: The Harper’s Path

Posted on February 5, 2026 by crispina kemp

The path wasn’t marked on any map Twas a path that few living knew A path that began in one world To take the seeker to another Twas a path not lightly trodden The path she had taken Betrayed, forgotten … Continue reading →

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Crimson’s Creative Challenge #072

Posted on February 4, 2026 by crispina kemp

Every Wednesday I’ll post FOUR photos (if you want to get a head start you’ll find them marked in that week’s Sunday Picture Post and Tuesday Treats). Lots of choice! And here they are: You respond with something CREATIVE. Perhaps … Continue reading →

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Tuesday Treats: A Wild Miscellany

Posted on February 3, 2026 by crispina kemp

A gathering of photos from our walk on 23rd January 2026. Enjoy… 🔼 The most unexpected sight of the day. A family of otters sporting in the Yare as we cross the bridge. Didn’t expect that in an industrial area. … Continue reading →

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Words On Writing Issue #4

Posted on February 2, 2026 by crispina kemp

Biography of a work-in-progress. Saramequai was conceived in what now seems the long-distant past. It was then called Saram. Saram is the sky god of Dal Uest. Saramequai = horsemen of Saram. In its earliest version there are five povs … Continue reading →

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Sunday Picture Post: Winter By The Water

Posted on February 1, 2026 by crispina kemp

23rd January 2026. Cold, and although overcast it’s forecast dry (at least in the morning) and the wind isn’t too blustery. So let’s hop on that bus and head into Norwich, to walk out again to Whitlingham Country Park. Cos … Continue reading →

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The Fluidity of Water

Posted on January 31, 2026 by crispina kemp

Starting a new year of Maria’s Photo Challenge, and I think we can agree that this otter, spotted while I was crossing a bridge, qualifies for F for Flowing

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Ode to 3iAtlas

Posted on January 31, 2026 by crispina kemp

Another day of dismal grey Nothing other since that fateful day When that intergalactic object made its flyby Drew our sun’s plasmic teeth Blasted Earth’s unprotected fragile feet Volcanic eruptions Seismic quakes Climate screwed all to hell More mournful than … Continue reading →

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CCC071: The Top Award

Posted on January 29, 2026 by crispina kemp

Melissa stood in line and patiently awaited her turn. So far, those ahead of her had been awarded the basic white. Would that be her status too? After all her work and her…yes, her daring-do? Plain, boring, solid, white. But … Continue reading →

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Crimson’s Creative Challenge #071

Posted on January 28, 2026 by crispina kemp

Every Wednesday I’ll post FOUR photos (if you want to get a head start you’ll find them marked in that week’s Sunday Picture Post and Tuesday Treats). Lots of choice! And here they are: You respond with something CREATIVE. Perhaps … Continue reading →

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Tuesday Treats: Sunny Side Up

Posted on January 27, 2026 by crispina kemp

A selection of photos from my deep-deep archive (10th May 2017) to bring a little colour and sun and freshness into our lives. Enjoy 🔼 Stitchwort… in company with vetch 🔽 🔽 Cuckoo Flower aka Lady’s Smock Two prickly bushes! … Continue reading →

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