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Lime Meringue Pie

Posted on October 7, 2023 by crispina kemp

It was my idea Not theirs to steal Like slithery eels Stealing out of woven creels On my knees I knelt to appeal Truly the offence is real A most awful ordeal No use to conceal Though it might make … Continue reading →

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Friday Fungi

Posted on October 6, 2023 by crispina kemp

The various fungi seen on our walk 13th September 2023. Nothing outstanding and exciting, but early days yet. And so, I give you these… I think this one is an Oyster-something. It’s part-eaten-something, I do know! Pretty, like flowers At … Continue reading →

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CCC256: Tittle-Tattle

Posted on October 5, 2023 by crispina kemp

Molly was a tittle-tattle Always whispering in Edna’s ear Thinking that way no one else would hear Alas, the day did come when all the herd overheard Then Molly had to turn and run!

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Crimson’s Creative Challenge #256

Posted on October 4, 2023 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: Leaves And Berries In This Autumn’s Colours

Posted on October 3, 2023 by crispina kemp

All the colour from our walk along the lanes to Tyrrell’s Wood on 13th September 2023 We start with the green, unripe berries of privet…dripping after the rain And its neighbour, unripe Dogwood Further down the lane, the hawthorn is … Continue reading →

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Sunday Picture Post: A Walk On The Green Side

Posted on October 1, 2023 by crispina kemp

13th September 2023. After a day of torrential rain, the heatwave that has gripped our little land has finally broken. We venture again into the (formerly hot) interior!!! Bus to Norwich. Bus to Long Stratton. Met Office said excellent visibility, … Continue reading →

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Charming Bewitching Maligned

Posted on October 1, 2023 by crispina kemp

The incorrigible reprobate Beloved, berated, much underrated Always a smile Spreading a mile Lasting a while Claimed to be wicked A claim that’s insipid Supposedly evil Devilishly gleeful Yet so full of goodness It radiates 35 words written for Sammi’s … Continue reading →

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A Sacred Place In A Foreign Land

Posted on September 30, 2023 by crispina kemp

Today, the Norfolk village is best known as the home of Lotus Cars. But it wasn’t always so. Beneath Lotus Cars is the airfield that was home to United States Air Force during World War II. And they are remembered … Continue reading →

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Friday Fungi

Posted on September 29, 2023 by crispina kemp

It’s still early for fungi. But here are a few, mostly “field” fungi. Enjoy. Tiny-tiny things… Sheep had been grazing this field! Sometimes I take the shot from a respectful distance…this is not kneeling country! Ah, brackets, so much more … Continue reading →

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CCC255: All’s Fair

Posted on September 28, 2023 by crispina kemp

But Gerald, I don’t understand what’s wrong with the new garden seating. Just…just…just LOOK at them! I thought you’d like them. You’ve always said how much your enjoy the fairground rides.

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