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Love Is In The Air

Posted on May 25, 2024 by crispina kemp

I love these heart-shaped leaves, all glossy, though it’s always a problem to get the light right because they’re always dangling above my head. And for that reason I claim this photo for Above/Below, my fifth title of #2024picofthemonth, as set … Continue reading →

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Easy Peasy Cheesy

Posted on May 25, 2024 by crispina kemp

All excited I check out Sammi’s site What word has she for us today And how many words has she thrown into play? But when I see… I pause Nanoseconds later the rhyming words begin Clause, Claws and Santa Claus … Continue reading →

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The King’s Wife Book Review

Posted on May 24, 2024 by crispina kemp

Sharing with you the wonderful review of The King’s Wife, book three of the Alsaldic Lands Trilogy, by book blogger Sammi Cox of Sammi Loves Books Read it HERE My many many many many thanks to Sammi for such a … Continue reading →

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CCC289: You Said To Meet

Posted on May 23, 2024 by crispina kemp

You said to meet at our special seat You said you had for me a special treat I put on my Sunday best for you But you left me sitting there like a fool It wasn’t till the morrow I … Continue reading →

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Crimson’s Creative Challenge #289

Posted on May 22, 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: Blossoms, Butterflies and Buds

Posted on May 21, 2024 by crispina kemp

A few of the details from our walk on 4th May 2024. Enjoy. We start with catkins, these of the willow, and a wayside medley that includes an early poppy More by the wayside: pink hogweed and pink campion (looking … Continue reading →

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Grandma’s Attic Chapter Nine

Posted on May 20, 2024 by crispina kemp

Continuing the story of Thredwyl’s adventure. Read it all FOR FREE on Thredwyl’s very own site * * * Fleur released Thredwyl. “How many times, Daisy? Knock before entering.” “Have you had that waxed, Fleur? How disgusting. Does Mum know? … Continue reading →

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Sunday Picture Post: Return To That Flooded Land

Posted on May 19, 2024 by crispina kemp

4th May 2024, weather forecast is good. We’re headed back to Burlingham, last encountered ankle deep in mud. Fingers crossed the winter flood has now drained away. Willows hang out their catkins to greet us, and the sun is obliging. … Continue reading →

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Whither Shall I Wander

Posted on May 18, 2024 by crispina kemp

Energy to squander Whither shall I wander Careful, do not blunder 11 words written for Sammi’s Weekend Writing Prompt: Squander

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CCC288: And That Ain’t All

Posted on May 16, 2024 by crispina kemp

The day was dull Rain threatened soon to fall And chuffing ‘ell That ain’t all How the time to tell Beneath this pall?

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