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For England and Saint… Who?

Posted on April 23, 2020 by crispina kemp

Today – 23rd April – is Saint George’s Day. But even without the lockdown, you’d see few English folk celebrating. Of the Four Nations of Britain, it’s only we English that let our Patron Saint’s Day pass without a fuss. … Continue reading →

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CCC76: Marjorie Dore

Posted on April 23, 2020 by crispina kemp

Marjorie Dore crouched in front of the tree Marjorie Dore cocked her head the better to see. Mama told me fairies live here Mama said I had to beware Are you listening, fairies? Do you hear? Then best you take … Continue reading →

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Crimson’s Creative Challenge #76

Posted on April 22, 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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In High Traffic Season

Posted on April 20, 2020 by crispina kemp

Obsolete concrete hacked from the pavement Ear-muffled crew pneumatic hammering Why must they leave it till high-traffic season? Can anyone tell me the reason? 24 words written for Sammi’s Weekend Writing Prompt: Obsolete

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Sunday Picture Post: Church Flowers

Posted on April 19, 2020 by crispina kemp

On 21st April 2018 our walk took us past three village churches. And of course, we popped in…

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Keeping Their Distance

Posted on April 18, 2020 by crispina kemp

When planning a walk I try to include plenty of green lanes. Here, between two villages, we encountered a delightful cottage. Idyllic, and neatly Tucked Away, another title achieved in Maria’s Antonia’s #2020picoftheweek

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CCC75: A Lively Lass

Posted on April 16, 2020 by crispina kemp

Named for a lively local lass Notable, her wide-bottomed windlass Plenty of gumption, topped with brass Hands always occupied, holding a glass The mayor at the festival named her first class Come one, come all, no need of a boarding … Continue reading →

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Crimson’s Creative Challenge #75

Posted on April 15, 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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Stop Press: The Spinner’s News

Posted on April 14, 2020 by crispina kemp

Okay, so I’ve been sitting on this for a week, so it’s not really “Stop Press” news. But anyway… Last Tuesday the books I had ordered from Amazon arrived. The full set of The Spinner’s Game These are my gift … Continue reading →

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Bob the Footpad

Posted on April 13, 2020 by crispina kemp

Bob the Nomad Became a footpad Ventured far for he hadn’t a home Alas, poor Bob, forever to roam Bob the Nomad They claimed him a rough cad A ruffler of skirts, a wild cat hadn’t a backbone Such behaviour … Continue reading →

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