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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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Sunday Picture Post: A Suffolk Walk

Posted on March 17, 2024 by crispina kemp

27th February 2024, after yet more rain, where to walk? Let’s keep away from muddy fields and farm tracks. Good idea. Let’s walk some lanes south of the (county) border. We’re headed to Lound Lakes Nature Reserve. Please join us… … Continue reading →

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The Mythical Land of Man and His Kind

Posted on March 16, 2024 by crispina kemp

No one had ever said of Klukelunnen that he was wise. Adventuresome, aye, and brave; some might say to the point of stupidity for he never could turn his back on a challenge. Not ever. Aye, and that was the … Continue reading →

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CCC279: Bequeathed

Posted on March 14, 2024 by crispina kemp

When as a newlywed I first moved to this village my retirement dream was to have a cottage set into the woods. I would have all the latest electronic gadgetry to create spooky effects – gates that creaked open when … Continue reading →

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Crimson’s Creative Challenge #279

Posted on March 13, 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: February Fungi and Flowers #2

Posted on March 12, 2024 by crispina kemp

A few of the delights seen on our walk 23rd February 2024. Enjoy… Violets, primroses and snowdrops, harbingers of spring And let’s not forget the charming heliotrope Pussy willow… Black Poplar catkins, not quite out yet So many early flowering … Continue reading →

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