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Vicki Lane Mysteries
http://vickilanemysteries.blogspot.com/
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 ( 3922 )
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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 -
A Lucky Son of a Bitch
So many folks are sharing mini concerts etc. to help pass the time during social distancing, I thought I'd share a short short story . . . it was on my blog... Read more
Posted on 23 March 2020 CREATIVITY, PHOTOGRAPHY -
Take a Walk With Me--But Keep Your Distance
Posted on 22 March 2020 CREATIVITY, PHOTOGRAPHY -
Go to Your Room--Your Mother Has Had Enough
It's not all bad news--as countries shut down, the planet is trying to heal itself--folks stay home; air and water pollution drop. Swans and porpoises are... Read more
Posted on 21 March 2020 CREATIVITY, PHOTOGRAPHY -
Light in Dark Times
Life goes on--at the moment, hardly changed for me. I'm an introvert anyway and, aside from taking Josie to the library or going to the grocery, don't normally... Read more
Posted on 20 March 2020 CREATIVITY, PHOTOGRAPHY -
With Thanks
With gratitude to all who read yesterday's post and commented, shared, and/or pre-ordered. XOX~ Read more
Posted on 19 March 2020 CREATIVITY, PHOTOGRAPHY -
It's Here! Cover Reveal and Pre-Order Link
And at last I've been given the go-ahead to reveal the cover of my forthcoming novel about the Shelton Laurel Massacre during the Civil War here in western Nort... Read more
Posted on 18 March 2020 CREATIVITY, PHOTOGRAPHY -
Springing
Posted on 17 March 2020 CREATIVITY, PHOTOGRAPHY -
Life Goes On
The hydrangea is coming back. And works proceeds on rebuilding the barn. But we have cancelled our traditional Easter Party, the only responsible thing to do... Read more
Posted on 16 March 2020 CREATIVITY, PHOTOGRAPHY -
Josie and the Big Kid
Friday night we all went to supper at Bob and Sue's. We were going to watch some basketball games on television but there weren't any. We went anyway. I picked ... Read more
Posted on 15 March 2020 CREATIVITY, PHOTOGRAPHY -
The World is Shutting Down
but still it turns and still the sun rises. Read more
Posted on 14 March 2020 CREATIVITY, PHOTOGRAPHY