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Tuesday Treats: The Graveyard’s Gatekeepers

Posted on August 6, 2024 by crispina kemp

Butterflies seen during my walk in the local cemetery on Sunday 28th July 2024. Gatekeepers, I find that rather suited to the location😎   It’s possible a couple of these are meadow browns, it’s sometimes difficult to tell from just … Continue reading →

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Grandma’s Attic, Chapter Twenty

Posted on August 5, 2024 by crispina kemp

Continuing the story of Thredwyl’s adventure. Read it all FOR FREE on Thredwyl’s very own site * * * Daisy turned, and turned again, looking round Thredwyl’s high security room. “They never should keep you in here, it’s appalling. If … Continue reading →

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Sunday Picture Post: On A Bright Sunday Morning

Posted on August 4, 2024 by crispina kemp

Unable to walk far, and yet I must walk – it’s essential exercise for recovering use of the knee. Half hour a day is recommended. Sunday 28th July 2024 dawns bright. I grab the camera and head to the churchyard … Continue reading →

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Stupid Axe Murderer

Posted on August 3, 2024 by crispina kemp

I’m afraid The cost of laying this carpet Cannot be defrayed Neither think to offset it against income tax And next time you commit murder Use a knife, not an axe 31 words written for Sammi’s Weekend Writing Prompt: Defray

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Wish You Were Here

Posted on August 1, 2024 by crispina kemp

Hi Mum Just to say me and the boys arrived safely. But last night we hit the town before moving on and, oh dear, let me tell you, curry and Guinness for us 8 lads have landed us here. Hoping … Continue reading →

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Crimson’s Creative Challenge #299

Posted on July 31, 2024 by crispina kemp

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 cartoon A joke A caption An anecdote A short story (flash fiction) A poem A … Continue reading →

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Tuesday Treats: A Dozen Or So July Flowers

Posted on July 30, 2024 by crispina kemp

Some of the flowers seen as we walked along the Bure on 25th July 2024. Enjoy Thistles, burdock and ragwort… A close-up on yarrow and a few steps along, brambles in flower and fruit Hedge bindweed, such beautiful forms even … Continue reading →

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Grandma’s Attic Chapter Nineteen

Posted on July 29, 2024 by crispina kemp

Continuing the story of Thredwyl’s adventure. Read it all FOR FREE on Thredwyl’s very own site * * * While Thredwyl liked his day-time carer, Blessed Bessy, by the cringe, he couldn’t abide her oppo, Louisa. Louisa cared only for … Continue reading →

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Sunday Picture Post: Riverside Walk

Posted on July 28, 2024 by crispina kemp

Our walk the previous week had to be cancelled when the wrong move wrecked my knee. 25th July 2024 is my first outing since then, and that knee is still fragile. I’m nor confident of surviving a long walk, so … Continue reading →

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Common Ragwort

Posted on July 27, 2024 by crispina kemp

The butterfly count has been down this year. Too much rain. Too much wind. Their fragile wings have been battered and drenched. So I was delighted to see this Gatekeeper on this wonderfully bright and cheery Ragwort. And so I … Continue reading →

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