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Vicki Lane Mysteries
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An eclectic mix of photography and thoughts on writing, Appalachia, books, memories, cooking, gardening,country living, pets, and more from the author of the Elizabeth Goodweather Appalachian Mysteries.
LATEST ARTICLES ( 3948 )
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Summer Day at Meema's
Now that school is out, I spend all day with Meema or with Grandma. On Wednesday at Meema's, I did lots of things--seeing about the Castle People while Meema... Read more
Posted on 31 May 2024 CREATIVITY, PHOTOGRAPHY -
Ferny Green
Posted on 30 May 2024 CREATIVITY, PHOTOGRAPHY -
This Time Tomorrow
I've always loved time travel fiction--the potential for changing the past, along with all the inherent dangers that might accompany such a change--the butterfl... Read more
Posted on 29 May 2024 CREATIVITY, PHOTOGRAPHY -
Dancing Fuchsia
This fuchsia, a Mother's Day gift from Claui, is like a whole corps de ballet in fancy tutus. Read more
Posted on 28 May 2024 CREATIVITY, PHOTOGRAPHY -
We Saw Dolly!
On Saturday me and my mom and dad and a friend and her mom went to Dollywood! It is one of my favorite places EVER! And this time was extra special because ther... Read more
Posted on 27 May 2024 CREATIVITY, PHOTOGRAPHY -
Top of the World
One of our old students has recently had a beautiful house built here in Madison County and we went to see it yesterday.Amazing views--pretty much in every... Read more
Posted on 26 May 2024 CREATIVITY, PHOTOGRAPHY -
Just One Azalea
This late-blooming azalea has surpassed itself this year. Not much bloom last year due to a late freeze but this year, WOW!I planted it around thirty years... Read more
Posted on 25 May 2024 CREATIVITY, PHOTOGRAPHY -
A Must Read--Caste
Like many folks, I am really tired of having to think about the former guy, weary of seeing his scowling face every time I look at the news, and saddened at... Read more
Posted on 24 May 2024 CREATIVITY, PHOTOGRAPHY -
Dawn Boy's Song (from the Navajo)
“In the house of long life, there I wander. In the house of happiness there I wander.Beauty before me, with it I wander.Beauty behind me, with it I wander.Beaut... Read more
Posted on 23 May 2024 CREATIVITY, PHOTOGRAPHY -
Images
Posted on 22 May 2024 CREATIVITY, PHOTOGRAPHY -
In the Reading Room
As on most Mondays, Wednesdays, and sometimes Fridays, I'm waiting to pick up Josie. Dismissal time is 2:45, but the line begins to form early--around 1. I'm... Read more
Posted on 21 May 2024 CREATIVITY, PHOTOGRAPHY -
Foxglove, Azalea, Petunia, Verbena!
Posted on 20 May 2024 CREATIVITY, PHOTOGRAPHY -
At the Party
Unicorns! Rainbows! Balloons! Stars! Stuff!Goody bags in wait.The look on their faces made me so happy!Opening presents!And there was a pinata!The lone boy... Read more
Posted on 19 May 2024 CREATIVITY, PHOTOGRAPHY -
Serenity Outside; Semi-Controlled Chaos Inside
Herself asked for a rainbow layer cake for her partySo, I hastened to oblige.I do love playing with colors.Six skinny layers and a whole wallop of chocolate... Read more
Posted on 18 May 2024 CREATIVITY, PHOTOGRAPHY -
A Grandmotherly Brag
On Wednesday, her birthday, I picked up Josie as usual. We made a stop at her house so she could grab her new Super Ladybug outfit.At our house, there was a pil... Read more
Posted on 17 May 2024 CREATIVITY, PHOTOGRAPHY -
Fuchsia and Azalea
Posted on 16 May 2024 CREATIVITY, PHOTOGRAPHY -
Today I Am Seven!
But I got to open some presents early. Sandy who is my fairy godmother sent me a whole box of stuff and Monday after school, Meema let me open it.I think Sandy... Read more
Posted on 15 May 2024 CREATIVITY, PHOTOGRAPHY -
A Picture in Search of a Caption
Posted on 14 May 2024 CREATIVITY, PHOTOGRAPHY -
An Excellent Day
Bright and clear and in the seventies--my favorite sort of day. And since it was Mother's Day, I gave myself permission to idle about: a little painting, some... Read more
Posted on 13 May 2024 CREATIVITY, PHOTOGRAPHY -
Looking East ... But Not North
Evidently the Northern Lights were visible here Friday night. Alas, our view to the North is pretty much blocked by trees and mountainside. But, oh, the... Read more
Posted on 12 May 2024 CREATIVITY, PHOTOGRAPHY