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Hide and Seek

Posted on April 6, 2019 by crispina kemp

Less a case of hide and seek, more an example of Peek-a-Boo. [For details of #2019picoftheweek challenge see MariaAntonia]

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The Loathly Lady

Posted on April 4, 2019 by crispina kemp

A loathly lady here indwells, silver-green skin, stained by the fells. In times of pestilence and droughts a lustful lad, lottery-chosen from hereabouts, was tightly bound and to her given; a practice derided as devil-bidden, Now local lads in texting, gaming, … Continue reading →

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Crimson’s Creative Challenge #21

Posted on April 3, 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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The Sands of Nag Hammadi

Posted on April 2, 2019 by crispina kemp

In 1945 thirteen leather-bound papyrus codices were found at Nag Hammadi, Egypt, believed buried after 367 when St Athanasius declared anathema such non-canonical books. Today, all but a few of the 52 treatises recovered are known as the Gnostic Gospels. … Continue reading →

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What Pegman Saw: Piss-Poor Pete

Posted on April 1, 2019 by crispina kemp

I have a soft spot for Piss-Poor Pete. Born to penniless parents, far from a beach in Northern Territory; cut school early to earn a living; couldn’t find work so joined the army; broke his back vaulting a horse and … Continue reading →

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Sunday Picture Post: Epitome of Spring

Posted on March 31, 2019 by crispina kemp

Photos taken in Tyrrel’s Wood. near Long Stratton, Norfolk

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Tyrrel’s Wood

Posted on March 30, 2019 by crispina kemp

Tyrrel’s Wood has been a managed woodland since at least 1251, though the present extent has later plantation additions. Here I’m walking along the ancient wood-bank … and thus I claim it for the #2019picoftheweek challenge title: ( just) Into … Continue reading →

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My Grandma Lived Over the Track

Posted on March 28, 2019 by crispina kemp

My grandma lived over the track One up, one down, in a house painted black A stile over the fence to the well out back Oxlip meadow, goats and a wood stack If I crossed the lines I’d get a … Continue reading →

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Crimson’s Creative Challenge #20

Posted on March 27, 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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Pumped-up Perseus

Posted on March 26, 2019 by crispina kemp

Don’t you knock upon my door, I find you utterly scurrilous And don’t you deign to speak to me, you who are discourteous A pathetic poet-singer, to think yourself a second Orpheus No romantic poet, you, but a caricature hilarious … Continue reading →

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