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Dame’s Violet

Posted on June 3, 2023 by crispina kemp

I don’t have a sweet tooth, but I do love the sweet scent of flowers. And this, Dame’s Violet, smells absolutely divine after a day in the sun. The best perfume ever on the evening air. Sweet Tooth, one of … Continue reading →

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CCC238: Little Malcolm

Posted on June 1, 2023 by crispina kemp

Little Malcolm was a horror Something wrong inside his head His mother said The doctors gave him medications The psychiatrist suggested meditations But when Little Malcolm stole the lifebuoy Life marked the horrid boy as dead  

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Crimson’s Creative Challenge # 238

Posted on May 31, 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: Flowers, Flowers, Lichenised Fungi

Posted on May 30, 2023 by crispina kemp

More pretties from our walk on 5th May 2023 In the churchyard… On the dunes… And in the park/riverside… That’s all folk… until next week! Hope you enjoyed

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Monday Extras: Birds and Butterflies

Posted on May 29, 2023 by crispina kemp

So many delights to excite the camera on our walk of 5th May 2023, I’ve had to include an additional post. Enjoy Crows and pigeons in the churchyard Ringed Plover on the beach Greylag geese in the park… being seen … Continue reading →

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Squaring a Circle

Posted on May 28, 2023 by crispina kemp

5th May dawned magnificently bright and clear. Yet forecasts warned of a thunderstorm in early afternoon. We decided not to go too far from home, instead we circled the town: through the churchyard, down to seafront, along the beach, a … Continue reading →

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Flying the Flag

Posted on May 27, 2023 by crispina kemp

With the coronation of King Charles III imminent, the town was hung with flags (ok, a few were flying). So when I saw this I assumed it was one belonging to our royal family (btw this is the reverse view). … Continue reading →

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My Mother…

Posted on May 27, 2023 by crispina kemp

A stitch in time saves nine That’s Mother’s favourite saying 10 words written for Sammi’s Weekend Writing Prompt: Stitch

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CCC237: Hoop-la

Posted on May 25, 2023 by crispina kemp

Hoop-la Tyre off a car Spinning in air Landing far. Bend in road Misbalanced load I should have read Highway code.

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Crimson’s Creative Challenge #237

Posted on May 24, 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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