Category Archives: Thoughts

The Fabric of Life: An Observation

Posted on April 27, 2020 by crispina kemp

The fabric of life of late has frayed Lost is the self-edge that should waylay it Warped and teased with covert intent to unravel According to those who conspiracies see No longer a cloth to support the living Now more … Continue reading →

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Sunday Picture Post: Springtime Blues

Posted on April 26, 2020 by crispina kemp

These photos need no introduction other than to say they were taken on 23rd April last year (2019) Every year since moving from here (back in 1983) I’ve returned for the bluebells. But not this year; to do so requires … Continue reading →

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Bridge Over the River Tud

Posted on April 25, 2020 by crispina kemp

Bridge, another title achieved in Maria’s Antonia’s #2020picoftheweek The title might say where this is (for those who care to google it). But it doesn’t say how close this bridge is to my heart. My grandfather helped build this bridge, … Continue reading →

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For England and Saint… Who?

Posted on April 23, 2020 by crispina kemp

Today – 23rd April – is Saint George’s Day. But even without the lockdown, you’d see few English folk celebrating. Of the Four Nations of Britain, it’s only we English that let our Patron Saint’s Day pass without a fuss. … Continue reading →

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My Turn to Turn, Turn, Turn

Posted on April 7, 2020 by crispina kemp

Last Tuesday I set a challenge. To find us a sing-along song to keep up our spirits during this current crisis. As an example, I posted WWI’s Greatest Hit, Pack Up Your Troubles. There were fewer suggestions than I had … Continue reading →

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Not The Final Song

Posted on April 4, 2020 by crispina kemp

Oops, I got it wrong; yesterday’s wasn’t the final song.

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Yep, I Found Me Another

Posted on April 3, 2020 by crispina kemp

No taking your partners, just sing along with a fah-lah-lah!  

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Another New Twist to Another Old Song

Posted on April 2, 2020 by crispina kemp

Tra-la…

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A New Twist to an Old Song

Posted on April 1, 2020 by crispina kemp

No comment needed. Impossible not to share.

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Sing-along-Song Challenge

Posted on March 31, 2020 by crispina kemp

Our political leaders refer to our fight against this pandemic as a WAR… which sends my thoughts to other times and other wars – particularly to World War I, apt since the Great Flu Pandemic followed. How did our folks … Continue reading →

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