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Crimson’s Creative Challenge #281

Posted on March 27, 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: Now We Know It’s Spring

Posted on March 26, 2024 by crispina kemp

Some of the other photos taken on our walk on 4th March 2024. Enjoy… The mist sparkles on leaves and flowers… White violets, snowdrops, primroses and daffodils, they’re all here… And a solitary Cranesbill… Meanwhile, the goats gambol and the … Continue reading →

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Grandma’s Attic Chapter One

Posted on March 25, 2024 by crispina kemp

For those who cannot access Wattpad, I’m going to post Grandma’s Attic chapters here. Weekly on a Monday. Grandma’s Attic – Chapter One It was said that if it couldn’t be imagined then it couldn’t be invented and magicked into … Continue reading →

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Sunday Picture Post: Misty Valley Walk

Posted on March 24, 2024 by crispina kemp

4th March 2024 the mist in town doesn’t seem too bad. But once onto the marshes the mist is thick. It’s beginning to dissipate by the time we reach the start of our walk. This day we’re walking the Chet … Continue reading →

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Mary, Mary…

Posted on March 23, 2024 by crispina kemp

Mary, Mary, quite contrary A froward lass was she When told to keep the chickens in She set the beasties free Out of their run they came Saw the garden Mistook for the same And pecked and poked and ate … Continue reading →

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Grandma’s Attic Chapter One

Posted on March 22, 2024 by crispina kemp

Just now published on Wattpad, Chapter One of Grandma’s Attic. Some of my followers from way back might recognise this title. Is it the same story, you wonder. Yes/no. I’ve extended it. Or rather, I am in the process of … Continue reading →

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CCC280: The House of My Dreams

Posted on March 21, 2024 by crispina kemp

It was the house of my dreams A nightmare, it seems I saved for years Worked hard, lived frugal, encountered uncomprehending stares And finally Finally FINALLY I could afford it Only to find all the windows and doors boarded And … Continue reading →

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Crimson’s Creative Challenge #280

Posted on March 20, 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 and Fungi of Spring

Posted on March 19, 2024 by crispina kemp

Some of the pretty things seen on our walk to Lound Lakes 27th February 2024. Enjoy… Such a delight to see the leaves unfurling… Snowdrops, a few still holding on. And daffodils now making a showing… Red Deadnettle… it’ll grow … Continue reading →

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Writing Update #2859

Posted on March 18, 2024 by crispina kemp

I’ve been cogitating. This is how it rolls: I’m not over-happy with publishing all my books to KDP/Amazon Yes, it’s nice to see my work in print, yet I’d rather more people saw it And I can’t afford to advertise … Continue reading →

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