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Coincidence?

Posted on February 15, 2025 by crispina kemp

Coincidence Or as Jung might have said Synchronicity Because right at this moment— not at this actual moment because at this very moment I’m typing but before, and after that—I’m reading— and that’s what I meant by synchronicity, or coincidence, … Continue reading →

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CCC021: It’s All In The Head

Posted on February 13, 2025 by crispina kemp

Dad’s imagination Overworking Came home in a rush From his regular walking Aliens! he gushed Aliens up by the golf course! Yea, sure, Dad, of course, of course And here comes King Arthur On his white horse To plug your … Continue reading →

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Crimson’s Creative Challenge #021

Posted on February 12, 2025 by crispina kemp

Every Wednesday I’ll post FOUR photos (if you want to get a head start you’ll find them marked in that week’s Sunday Picture Post and Tuesday Treats). Lots of choice! And here there are: You respond with something CREATIVE. Perhaps … Continue reading →

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Tuesday Treat: Taken At Southwold

Posted on February 11, 2025 by crispina kemp

A motley collection of photos taken at Southwold on 3rd February 2025. Enjoy Yes, the snowdrops are in flower. We found these tucked beneath some bushes on the edge of the marsh. Meanwhile, the gull has all that sea to … Continue reading →

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Seed Fall Ch7

Posted on February 10, 2025 by crispina kemp

Chapter Seven of my current wip. All and any comments very much appreciated The five dragons tore at their fallen fellow. Ranging from small to as big as the giant Jess had stunned, they ripped great chunks from the still-living … Continue reading →

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Sunday Picture Post: A Day of Four Parts

Posted on February 9, 2025 by crispina kemp

Despite the sharp frost, Monday 3rd February 2025 we valiantly hop a bus to Lowestoft, south of the county border, then a second bus to Southwold, a fishing port/resort a way down the coast. By then the sun is shining … Continue reading →

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Hogwash

Posted on February 8, 2025 by crispina kemp

I’m not superstitious Don’t believe those tales of the old folk To my mind, it’s all a joke No traveller ever turned into a toad Croaking along the road Hogwash Crazy spooks 32 words written for Sammi’s Weekend Writing Prompt: … Continue reading →

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CCC020: Bid Me Well, Made Me Swell

Posted on February 6, 2025 by crispina kemp

My father is a trader-man That’s how I met my Danish Dan Came a-calling with exotic goods With Eastern silks, gold and stiff black hoods He bid me well Then made me swell And I say he has to wed … Continue reading →

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Crimson’s Creative Challenge #020

Posted on February 5, 2025 by crispina kemp

Every Wednesday I’ll post FOUR photos (if you want to get a head start you’ll find them marked in that week’s Sunday Picture Post and Tuesday Treats). Lots of choice! And here there are: You respond with something CREATIVE. Perhaps … Continue reading →

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Tuesday Treats: More From February 2017

Posted on February 4, 2025 by crispina kemp

I love scrolling through archives, pulling out memories along with the photos. What I remember of 14th February 2017 is how warm the morning and how cold the afternoon. But we won’t think about that. Enjoy Snowdrops and catkins. But … Continue reading →

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