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CCC247: I Cannot See

Posted on August 3, 2023 by crispina kemp

Strange to see a willowy woman amongst the ruins And dressed in what looks like wedding-wear A photo shoot maybe? Ah, now a young man appears Not for a wedding dressed Perhaps it’s his Sunday Best? And a priest…is that … Continue reading →

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Crimson’s Creative Challenge #247

Posted on August 2, 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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Tuesdays’ Flowers

Posted on August 1, 2023 by crispina kemp

Some of the flowers from our walk on 30th June 2023. Hope you enjoy… Bladder Campion… Stonecrop, not sure which species… Mullein and Vipers Bugloss… Weld, a popular medieval dye plant… Small Balsam, this is the only place I know … Continue reading →

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To Celebrate…

Posted on July 31, 2023 by crispina kemp

To celebrate the release of ALSALDIC BEAR Bk 2, Alsaldic Lands Trilogy on Thursday 10th August I am offering Hare and Adder e-book FREE for 4 days From Thursday 10th to Sunday 13th August. You’ll find it here! Hare and … Continue reading →

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Sunday Picture Post: Cool Beneath Trees

Posted on July 30, 2023 by crispina kemp

Where to go when, the last day of June, the forecast says hot? Two buses out of town to the small village of Attlebridge, on the River Wensum. Please come along… River Wensum west of Norwich Attlebridge church stands proud … Continue reading →

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Take Me To A Place I Love

Posted on July 29, 2023 by crispina kemp

So many thoughts reeled through my head when I saw this…of aboriginal art, of dream time, of psychedelic art and good and bad trips. Then came a song that I always have liked: Under The Bridge, by Red Hot Chilli … Continue reading →

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His Eyes…Most Unwise

Posted on July 29, 2023 by crispina kemp

His dark blue eyes Like star-studded skies Wide, alarmed by surprise As if caught by his lies With all that implies Well, we know about guys All that made my heart flutter, most unwise. 34 words written for Sammi’s Weekend … Continue reading →

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CCC246: The Jazz Players Hostel

Posted on July 27, 2023 by crispina kemp

I was standing on the seafront prom Lining up a shot of Baba Yaga’s one-legged hut When beside me a polite lady’s voice asked Do you wish to know what it is? I turned to see a white-haired lady, all … Continue reading →

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Crimson’s Creative Challenge #246

Posted on July 26, 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 Flowers

Posted on July 25, 2023 by crispina kemp

A few of the blooms that decked our way on our walk from Acle to Upton on 24th June 2023. Enjoy It’s poppy season. And to my mind, the best poppies are those that grow amongst the grain… And you … Continue reading →

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