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Sunday Picture Post: By The Water’s Side

Posted on July 14, 2024 by crispina kemp

4th July 2024 dawns bright and dry, although not very warm. No matter. We hop on a bus to Norwich, then another, and hop off at Coltishall, a small town beside River Bure. Join us… The river as seen from … Continue reading →

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Post Election Post

Posted on July 13, 2024 by crispina kemp

We can sigh Yay! Our candidate got in Or we can cry For with deposit lost she/he was rudely binned We can list the failures of the previous regime We can pray this government will kindly begin To care for … Continue reading →

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Inspiration Version 3

Posted on July 12, 2024 by crispina kemp

Inspiration called today You were not here It did not stay If you care to go within Maybe it will call again

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CCC296: The Audition

Posted on July 11, 2024 by crispina kemp

Despite anxiety stole her voice And she croaked her way through every word Fearing that she sounded absurd She all but fainted When the director said she was his choice For the part of Sweet Pea  

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Crimson’s Creative Challenge #296

Posted on July 10, 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: June Flowers and Flyers

Posted on July 9, 2024 by crispina kemp

Some of the flowers and ‘fliers’ seen along our walk on 17th June 2024. Enjoy Field poppies. It wouldn’t be June without them Hedgerow Cranesbill light up the hedges with an ethereal mauve While cranesbill is delicate, hogweed is sturdy. … Continue reading →

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Grandma’s Attic Chapter Sixteen

Posted on July 8, 2024 by crispina kemp

Continuing the story of Thredwyl’s adventure. Read it all FOR FREE on Thredwyl’s very own site * * * The next morning, when Daisy brought him his seeds and fresh water she popped him a question. “You’ve been asking me … Continue reading →

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Sunday Picture Post: Through the Villages Into The Heat

Posted on July 7, 2024 by crispina kemp

After so many weeks of rain, and winds, and polar temperatures, it really does feel like summer. But as the day passes, so the heat grows. And some places are hotter than others. Please join us as we coastal dwellers … Continue reading →

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Timorous Tim

Posted on July 6, 2024 by crispina kemp

Cowardly At school they’d called him And fearful Gutless Chicken Yellow But he wasn’t gutless, weak-kneed nor yet yellow Indeed, some days he was quite mellow He admitted that he’d never been courageous His behaviour had never been outrageous But … Continue reading →

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Because It’s Been A While

Posted on July 5, 2024 by crispina kemp

Way way way way back, just on the cusp on Covid, I published a set of 5 books: The Spinner’s Game. And because it’s a been a while, I thought I’d air them again. All books are available on Amazon … Continue reading →

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