Category Archives: Thoughts

All Mixed Up

Posted on November 8, 2025 by crispina kemp

Remember that ‘The Devil Wears Prada’ scene with the blue belt? Watching that movie, my thoughts drifted to my art student days. Tight on funds, I learned to mix ANY colour from a basic palette. Now, there’s two ways to … Continue reading →

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Writing Update September 2025

Posted on September 20, 2025 by crispina kemp

First I want to thank all those who have been reading Seed Fall. Please do continue. And thank you for the comments. In many ways this was new territory for me and I really appreciate your support. So, What’s Been … Continue reading →

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Coincidence?

Posted on February 15, 2025 by crispina kemp

Coincidence Or as Jung might have said Synchronicity Because right at this moment— not at this actual moment because at this very moment I’m typing but before, and after that—I’m reading— and that’s what I meant by synchronicity, or coincidence, … Continue reading →

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Up Above The Streets And Houses

Posted on September 14, 2024 by crispina kemp

When I saw today’s prompt word This played in my head “Up above the streets and houses “Rainbow climbing high…” Bungle, Rainbow’s bear Called Bungle because…? Maybe cos he was a clumsy bungler Miss you, Bungle More than Zippy and … Continue reading →

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CCC274: The Changing Fortune of Trees

Posted on February 8, 2024 by crispina kemp

We’ve plastic now for all our needs So now we can save the trees. Plastic is polluting our environment Reject, use paper instead. Burning fossil fuels is tipping our climate But it’s fine to burn wood and trees are renewable. … Continue reading →

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Reviewing the Reviews

Posted on April 8, 2023 by crispina kemp

Did you watch Amazon Prime’s Rings of Power? No, me neither. But I have seen several reviews on YouTube and…wow! The reviewers’ major criticism concerns what the writers have done with Galadriel. I understand it though their reason is beyond … Continue reading →

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Time to Celebrate

Posted on November 12, 2021 by crispina kemp

I’m not one for keeping track of the years and observing dates. So it came a surprise when WordPress sent me this What should I do to celebrate? I’m not one for parties. While wondering I looked back to my … Continue reading →

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Hard Work

Posted on July 12, 2021 by crispina kemp

I wasn’t sure about answering Sammi’s Weekend Writing Prompt this week. Since moving, time seems always in short supply and the wordcount is high. Moreover, though I rake through my mind, nothing crops up… unlike the weeds in my new … Continue reading →

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Reflections on Moving

Posted on July 5, 2021 by crispina kemp

If it’s not one thing then it’s anotherI swear I’m at the end of my tetherMoving house is the worst ordealA week with no cooker means no hot mealNo landline connectionReminds me of days before internet service selectionAnd the weather… … Continue reading →

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CCC137: Phew, A Treasured Chance to Rest

Posted on June 24, 2021 by crispina kemp

Phew. a treasured chance to sit and rest, though I’ve had to get up at 4:00 am to do so. Moving home is such a chaotic time, the worst part reconnecting phone and broadband. I’m sorry folks but I’m not … Continue reading →

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