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What Pegman Saw: I’d Rather the Rocks

Posted on January 7, 2019 by crispina kemp

OMG! My belly feels giddy. No head for heights; not sure of my feet. But I said I would meet him wherever he said. Huh, I thought he’d pick somewhere roadside, where he could make a quick getaway. But nah, … Continue reading →

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Asaric Tales e-book update #14

Posted on January 6, 2019 by crispina kemp

Asaric Lies (Asaric Tales Book One) I had signed this off. Ready to go. And then I read yet another book about structure. A minor detour to explain: Last year on Goodreads, Joy (of Tales of Eneana ), fellow-blogger, cabin-mate … Continue reading →

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This Seat’s Taken

Posted on January 5, 2019 by crispina kemp

Bright with greenery to start the year. I thought this woodland photo apt for the #2019picoftheweek challenge title: Take a Seat. Yea, well, Ivy did—take it, that is. #2019picoftheweek challenge is run by Of Maria Antonia

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CCC8: Nix, I say, My spirit thou shalt not trammel

Posted on January 3, 2019 by crispina kemp

Nix, I say. My spirit thou shalt not trammel.

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Crimson’s Creative Challenge #8

Posted on January 2, 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 Pick of Pics

Posted on December 31, 2018 by crispina kemp

Being a review of (almost) one year of #2018picoftheweek challenge … FYI, the challenge, set by Maria at ofmariaantonia (originally just for herself but she allowed me to join in) was simple: every Saturday to post a photo to match a Title … Continue reading →

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Sunday Fungi: Purple Helmets

Posted on December 30, 2018 by crispina kemp

These small, clustering ‘bonnets’ are as much iconic fungi as the totally boring button mushroom of supermarkets and kitchens.  

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Moody Hemlock

Posted on December 29, 2018 by crispina kemp

I have a liking for the umbellifers as subjects for my camera. Something of their structure … appeals. This one is the notorious hemlock, sickener (killer?) of reckless boys who cut the hollow stalks to make pea-shooters of them. This … Continue reading →

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Bloody Paparazzi CCC7

Posted on December 27, 2018 by crispina kemp

Bloody paparazzi! Ain’t Her Majesty’s birds safe anymore? For non-Brits, all swans are the Queen’s birds, fully protected. 

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Crimson’s Creative Challenge #7

Posted on December 26, 2018 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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