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The Tasmanian Devil

Posted on December 16, 2019 by crispina kemp

It wasn’t a massive boat. But neither was it small. A trimaran… claimed safe in all waters. And by the looks of the clouds that now amassed on the horizon, that claim was about to be tested. Me, wimp, wanted … Continue reading →

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Fibre Caps

Posted on December 15, 2019 by crispina kemp

At a distance — i.e. while standing close by — these look like any other mushroom-formed fungus. Ah, but when we move in close… Undeniably a fibre cap!

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Odd Associations

Posted on December 14, 2019 by crispina kemp

Not quite opposites, but one’s in flower, one’s in berry so… Together they clamber through the hedgerows and climb the trees. While the photo was taken in October, the combination of red berries (hips) and ivy leaves are suggestive of … Continue reading →

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CCC#57: Proper Milk

Posted on December 12, 2019 by crispina kemp

“Jim, pull over,” Joyce shouted as if Jim was away in a field and not at the wheel beside her. Jim ignored her and drove on. “Turn around, turn around,” she demanded, grown aggressively agitated. Jim sighed. “I’ll turn if … Continue reading →

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Crimson’s Creative Challenge #57

Posted on December 11, 2019 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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Raised Against Us

Posted on December 10, 2019 by crispina kemp

We numbered only a third of when we started; the journey had eaten us, taken our strength, yet strengthened our purpose. As we crested the hill, we saw our destination. A planned town, built in cruciform, four gates opening to … Continue reading →

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Deep in a Hole

Posted on December 9, 2019 by crispina kemp

Deep in a hole beneath the ground lived something unusual that made not a sound. What was it, what was it, tell me quick. Was it a snake? A goffer? A troll? A stone? Nah, none of these things, my … Continue reading →

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Sunday Fungi: Jelly Ears

Posted on December 8, 2019 by crispina kemp

What more need I say? They look like ears, and they feel like jelly. The sun caught these fungi just right. These last throughout the year, but need the rain to *blossom* like this. Otherwise they’re just nobbly brown bits, … Continue reading →

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The Spinner’s Game e-book Update #25

Posted on December 8, 2019 by crispina kemp

December update… and yes, things are progressing with the preparations to publish The Spinner’s Game on Kindle (and POD), launch date: 20th March 2020, Vernal Equinox. Editing… I can report with great relief that Books One, Two, Three and Four … Continue reading →

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No Place to Sit

Posted on December 7, 2019 by crispina kemp

So we’re walking along, five miles since we jumped off the bus, and I’m thinking now I’d like to sit for a while, maybe have a coffee, brought in my flask. And here’s a seat… and isn’t it ironic, it’s … Continue reading →

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