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CCC282: Don’t Fear The Ferryman

Posted on April 4, 2024 by crispina kemp

He is old, older than time He’s tall, so we’re told And thin Not an ounce of flesh on him But don’t give him those coins He needs no payment He does it for free It’s his sole life-calling Those … Continue reading →

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Crimson’s Creative Challenge #282

Posted on April 3, 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: A Medley of Southwold Pics

Posted on April 2, 2024 by crispina kemp

As the title says, a medley of photos from our walk on 18th March 2024. Enjoy… A couple of shots inside St Edmund’s church. The faces on the angels (below) were defaced by the Puritans. The picture above speaks for … Continue reading →

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Grandma’s Attic Chapter Two

Posted on April 1, 2024 by crispina kemp

The young Kupie, Thredwyl, now has nine days of exploration, adventure and freedom before he must take on the responsibilities of adulthood. Will he find an adventure? Chapter One and the blurb can be found HERE on Wattpad. Thredwyl’s cousin … Continue reading →

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Sunday Picture Post: South By The Sea

Posted on March 31, 2024 by crispina kemp

18th March 2024 and the sun is alone in a clear blue sky. Two buses take us south across the county border to the seaside town of Southwold. Please join us… The church of St Edmund the Martyr. St Edmund … Continue reading →

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Out of the Water

Posted on March 30, 2024 by crispina kemp

Winter is the time to undertake those…vital…repairs. I claim this for Quiet Time, my third title of #2024picofthemonth, as set at Of Maria Antonia

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Must Keep Calm

Posted on March 30, 2024 by crispina kemp

She was hot, he was not Menopause, no get-out clause Hubby, couch potato tele tubby High cost mistress, midlife crisis, Undercover adventurer Dysfunctional erector Divorce court emperor Sweaty palms, must keep calm Rise in temperature, swagging blusterer 37 words written … Continue reading →

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CCC281: The Oracle at Delphi

Posted on March 28, 2024 by crispina kemp

Dirty she sits upon her seat As if she’s a priestess at Delphi Perched on her tripod Inhaling the unholy underworld fumes Our future for to see Supposedly.  

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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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