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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 ( 3912 )
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Josie Says Happy Easter
A Happy Easter/Spring to all! We did a little family Easter celebration yesterday as the forecast is for cold and rain today. It worked for Josie! The Easter... Read more
Posted on 12 April 2020 CREATIVITY, PHOTOGRAPHY -
Josie Makes Easter Eggs
Grumpy and Meema and I made Easter eggs! I will leave them for the Easter Bunny and he will hide them for me to find. I asked Meema why and she said Because.... Read more
Posted on 11 April 2020 CREATIVITY, PHOTOGRAPHY -
Making Pie -- and Memories
One of my favorite childhood memories is 'helping' my grandmother cook and especially when she was making pastry -- probably for a chicken pie. Read more
Posted on 10 April 2020 CREATIVITY, PHOTOGRAPHY -
Seeing Spots
Posted on 09 April 2020 CREATIVITY, PHOTOGRAPHY -
Stay Fosused ?
f Right. This should be a great opportunity for everone who's self-isolating to unleash their inner creativity, shouldn't it? Or get around to long postponed... Read more
Posted on 08 April 2020 CREATIVITY, PHOTOGRAPHY -
Porch Time Again with Josie
Hey, there! I had muffins for breakfast and then I sneaked another one while Meema was washing the dishes. I an a muffin-eating girl, she says and we sing the... Read more
Posted on 07 April 2020 CREATIVITY, PHOTOGRAPHY -
Though the Empire Crumble. . .
Posted on 06 April 2020 CREATIVITY, PHOTOGRAPHY -
Tu Fu Is My Go To
Dawn Over the Mountains The city is silent, Sound drains away, Buildings vanish in the light of dawn, Cold sunlight comes on the highest peak, The thick dust... Read more
Posted on 05 April 2020 CREATIVITY, PHOTOGRAPHY -
Spring Abides
Posted on 04 April 2020 CREATIVITY, PHOTOGRAPHY -
Josie Update -- Keeping Meema and Grumpy Busy
Meema and Grumpy don't get out much so they depend on me for entertainment. I work hard to keep them busy. Sometimes I keep Meema so busy that she needs a nap. ... Read more
Posted on 03 April 2020 CREATIVITY, PHOTOGRAPHY -
Eating the Strawberry
On these beautiful days, in isolation on the mountain, as the pandemic grows and the economy shrinks, I find myself remembering this koan based on a parable... Read more
Posted on 02 April 2020 CREATIVITY, PHOTOGRAPHY -
Miss Birdie and the Virus
Why, look who's here! Come on up on the porch and git you a chair--that one at yon end. I'll set here on this end and we'll holler at one another. Read more
Posted on 01 April 2020 CREATIVITY, PHOTOGRAPHY -
Going Out Like A Lamb
Bloodroot Ramps Bleeding Heart Read more
Posted on 31 March 2020 CREATIVITY, PHOTOGRAPHY -
New on the Farm!
Seven guineas have been added to our critters. It's been many years since we had any and I'm delighted to be able to enjoy their strange chatter and... Read more
Posted on 30 March 2020 CREATIVITY, PHOTOGRAPHY -
Now, More Than Ever
"Tell me, what is it you plan to do with your one wild, precious life?" link to Mary Oliver's poem Read more
Posted on 29 March 2020 CREATIVITY, PHOTOGRAPHY -
Catalog Nostalgia
In the mail yesterday: "Our most essential styles for Right Now" I didn't know whether to laugh or cry so I fixed it. Read more
Posted on 28 March 2020 CREATIVITY, PHOTOGRAPHY -
Take a Deep Breath and Repeat After Me
All shall be well and all shall be well and all shall be exceeding well. . . but it's going to take some time. Read more
Posted on 27 March 2020 CREATIVITY, PHOTOGRAPHY -
Josie Has a Little Cold but She Feels Better
Thanks to Claui for the pictures! Hey! I have a little cold and am socially isolating at my house with my mama and my daddy so the old people don't catch it. I... Read more
Posted on 26 March 2020 CREATIVITY, PHOTOGRAPHY -
Staying Apart -- How's It Going?
How is the pandemic changing your life? It's been over a week now since we began the stay in place thing. John has made a few runs to the grocery and feed... Read more
Posted on 25 March 2020 CREATIVITY, PHOTOGRAPHY -
Keeping Our Distance
Posted on 24 March 2020 CREATIVITY, PHOTOGRAPHY