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Crimson’s Creative Challenge #301

Posted on August 14, 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: Flowers, Butterflies and Moths

Posted on August 13, 2024 by crispina kemp

As promised, a selection of the flora and… other things… seen on my visit 30th July 2024  to north side of Breydon Water. Enjoy The golden flowers of sea purslane and the purple of sea lavender typical of salt marsh … Continue reading →

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Grandma’s Attic, Chapter Twenty-One

Posted on August 12, 2024 by crispina kemp

Continuing the story of Thredwyl’s adventure. Read it all FOR FREE on Thredwyl’s very own site * * * Two days later, Daisy again visited Thredwyl in his cell. She timed it for the afternoon, to avoid collision with Dr … Continue reading →

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Sunday Picture Post: Breydon’s Salt Marsh

Posted on August 11, 2024 by crispina kemp

Still nursing a painful knee, still reluctant to get on and off a bus (cos my knee doesn’t like that) and yet I need to walk, and get out of town. So when 30th July 2024 dawns a bright day … Continue reading →

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Adelaide’s New Dress

Posted on August 10, 2024 by crispina kemp

Little girl Adelaide Stamped her foot Turned her back And refused the dress. It was handmade And hadn’t a label. 20 words written for Sammi’s Weekend Writing Prompt: Handmade

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CCC300: Ascension

Posted on August 8, 2024 by crispina kemp

I used to enjoy my material life Munching my way though fresh green leaves Yet the day sprung upon me when… When, I wasn’t feeling too well Those greens no longer satisfied And I couldn’t move… No, not at all … Continue reading →

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Crimson’s Creative Challenge #300

Posted on August 7, 2024 by crispina kemp

A Note About The Photo: This shows a six-spotted burnet moth emerging from its cocoon while another looks on. Every Wednesday I post a photo (this week it’s that one above.) You respond with something CREATIVE Here are some suggestions: … Continue reading →

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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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