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A Cottage By The Common

Posted on September 23, 2023 by crispina kemp

In the Old English way of place-names, a “green” was a common more often wet that dry. As with all commons, they attracted people to set up home around them, where free grazing and access to firewood and nature’s goodies … Continue reading →

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Don’t Get Me Wrong

Posted on September 23, 2023 by crispina kemp

Don’t get me wrong But really I don’t like Rom-Com Too often the plot is contrived And isn’t strong With characters poorly constructed Who don’t seem to belong The dissonance And disconnect Strikes me painfully Like an overloud gong An … Continue reading →

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CCC254: Stella’s Dream Turned Tragedy

Posted on September 21, 2023 by crispina kemp

Stella dreamt of startling dances On the boards of the pier-end theatre Pirouettes and comic stances And an audience who’d laugh and cheer. But an autumn storm swept the shore Washed away the potential comedy Tore away the theatre boards … Continue reading →

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Crimson’s Creative Challenge #254

Posted on September 20, 2023 by crispina kemp

Here’s how it works: 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 … Continue reading →

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Tuesday Treats: Life On Shore

Posted on September 19, 2023 by crispina kemp

Treats and details from our shore walk on 25th August 2025. Enjoy… First encounter is with a sparrow in the marram grass… And sea-kale is everywhere on this beach… And sea-pea… Love Tree Lupin, though it’s not a tree… It … Continue reading →

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Sunday Picture Post: It’s Not Very Far

Posted on September 17, 2023 by crispina kemp

25th August, weather forecast promised HEAT. I know, I said, let’s bus to Pakefield, and if we feel like it we can walk the beach to Kessingland. It’s not very far. Mmm. Yes. Famous Last Words. Already first thing the … Continue reading →

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Amongst The Leaves So Green-O

Posted on September 16, 2023 by crispina kemp

I think it needs no words… Into The Woods, one of the titles from Maria Antonia’s #2023picofthe week 

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Sally’s Friend Saul

Posted on September 16, 2023 by crispina kemp

I said to Sally, I told her no I wouldn’t go out again with her friend Saul. But why ever not? Saul’s a beautiful Scot. Good upon eyes I don’t disagree And looking in mirrors together He looks good with … Continue reading →

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CCC253: Another Catastrophic Experiment

Posted on September 14, 2023 by crispina kemp

Has Woody gotten her seasons muddled? Is her head all of a fuddle? Is she trying to weave a nest When she should be taking a rest? Or is she prepping for a frigid December? Maybe the worst her breed … Continue reading →

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Crimson’s Creative Challenge #253

Posted on September 13, 2023 by crispina kemp

Here’s how it works: 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 … Continue reading →

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