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Sunday Picture Post: In the Steps of Foxes

Posted on June 7, 2020 by crispina kemp

Last week I invited you to accompany me along Breydon Water and across Breydon Marshes. This week, the same route but reversed. And how different it is. That’s all for now, folks. Hope you enjoyed.

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Foxglove Glade

Posted on June 6, 2020 by crispina kemp

The highlight of last week’s walk was the utter stillness of Breydon Water. This week, same walk but in reverse, the fairies had been busy with their magic. This was as close as I could get, separated by a water-filled … Continue reading →

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Is it a Crime

Posted on June 5, 2020 by crispina kemp

Those who regularly read my post will know that while I write rhymes that occasionally pass as poetry, I don’t do the romantic stuff. But here I’ve been challenged (thank you, N.R. of EntangleDesigns), and so… Is it a crime … Continue reading →

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Under Cover

Posted on June 4, 2020 by crispina kemp

Kevin bunched up the greasy chip paper, wound down the car window and threw the vinegar-reeking ball into the bushes. “Er, Sarge, what’d you do that for?” “Because, PCW Sharon Toussel, we don’t like our Panda’s smelling of last night’s … Continue reading →

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Crimson’s Creative Challenge #82

Posted on June 3, 2020 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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When the Path Peters Out

Posted on June 2, 2020 by crispina kemp

“We’re lost,” Gretchen said with a hopeless groan. “Stupid, of course, we’re not lost. We haven’t turned off the path. Give us the map.” Hans snatched it from her. “See. There. The path continues.” “Into nettles and brambles, we can’t … Continue reading →

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I Cast My Net and Look What I Caught

Posted on June 1, 2020 by crispina kemp

With the publication of The Spinner’s Game back in March, I decided to kick-start my Twitter account (@crispinakemp1) which I started in 2018 and had promptly abandoned. To raise my profile (as they say) my activity has mostly been by … Continue reading →

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Sunday Picture Post: A Walk on the South Side

Posted on May 31, 2020 by crispina kemp

The path on the south side of Breydon Water leads to Burgh Castle and the remains of a Roman fort. But we’re not going to walk that far. Instead, we’ll cut across the marshes and circle back to Great Yarmouth. … Continue reading →

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Mr Blue Skies

Posted on May 30, 2020 by crispina kemp

Breydon Water at the top of the tide and not a breath of air. I’ve never seen it so quiet, not even in winter Blue Skies, another title achieved in Maria’s Antonia’s #2020picoftheweek

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CCC#81: Johnny Be Good

Posted on May 28, 2020 by crispina kemp

Little Johnny B Goode should have been named No Good For Little Johnny never did as Little Johnny should Little Johnny B Good, don’t you go near that water But Little Johnny B Good, being at best No Good, ventured … Continue reading →

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