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Crimson’s Creative Challenge #81

Posted on May 27, 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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Top of the Tide

Posted on May 26, 2020 by crispina kemp

There is a moment of stillness in the estuary when it seems the water is undecided which way to flow. This day the stillness is aided by an extraordinary lack of wind. Alexanders were brought to Britain by the Romans … Continue reading →

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Zeus… Lusting

Posted on May 25, 2020 by crispina kemp

Zeus lusting for the noble nymph Danae Gathered his clouds to screen his desires Called on Hephaistos to stoke up the fires Called for Ares to sharpen his weapons ∼His startling hard-thrusting lightning ∼His ear-cracking thunderous bolt ∼His chariot’s horses … Continue reading →

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Sunday Post: Walk on the Wild Side

Posted on May 24, 2020 by crispina kemp

Okay, so not so wild, just out of town.

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Braving the Bure

Posted on May 23, 2020 by crispina kemp

Lockdown ‘relaxed’ I ventured further than I had before… but still avoiding public transport Great Yarmouth forms the nexus for the Broads’ rivers (Waveney, Yare and Bure). This time of year, this stretch of river is usually busy. But not … Continue reading →

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The Gentry Game

Posted on May 22, 2020 by crispina kemp

Originally posted April 2013 on my dedicated History Blog (no longer running), I thought it might be of interest to those who delve into historical fiction, only to find themselves… bemused. Unable to keep it politely brief, I have tried … Continue reading →

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CCC#80: Neighbours

Posted on May 21, 2020 by crispina kemp

John: Have you seen who has bought that house next door? Immigrants, Goodwife, more cursed immigrants. Goodwife: Religious refugees, John. We’ve opened our borders to them; it wouldn’t hurt you to open your heart. John: They take our jobs. Goodwife: … Continue reading →

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Crimson’s Creative Challenge #80

Posted on May 20, 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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Fade to Grey

Posted on May 18, 2020 by crispina kemp

Open to blue, the day is new. Block the moves… approves. Lights. Camera. Action. Fade to grey. 17 words written for Sammi’s Weekend Writing Prompt: Fade

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At the Back-End of Great Yarmouth

Posted on May 17, 2020 by crispina kemp

Ah! Released from my comfortable prison… fresh air. I took the camera out for a walk, although only as far as Breydon Water which, as I said on yesterday’s post, is the estuarine confluence of three rivers. And here are … Continue reading →

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