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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 ( 3913 )
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A Great Library Visit!
On Wednesday we went to the library. The library bears had on new summer clothes, and I had to hug them. Then I returned my library books. We try to take good... Read more
Posted on 26 April 2024 CREATIVITY, PHOTOGRAPHY -
In Praise of Trees
As the trees leaf out in sparkling green, I realize anew how fortunate I am to live surrounded by these marvelous creations--the lungs of our planet. Read more
Posted on 25 April 2024 CREATIVITY, PHOTOGRAPHY -
When I Consider . . .
In this beautiful time of year, it's tempting to simply ignore the news and bask in the sun.But I can't. I am fascinated by the daily reports of the Former Guy... Read more
Posted on 24 April 2024 CREATIVITY, PHOTOGRAPHY -
At Random
The new green against the blue sky . . .ah!At their ease, enjoying the sun after two days of rain.The persistence of nature.The rhododendrons are coming on. Read more
Posted on 23 April 2024 CREATIVITY, PHOTOGRAPHY -
Breaking News: The Rapture is Tomorrow! Again!
How many times does that make that some self-appointed prophet has proclaimed The Rapture? Or Armageddon or The Apocalypse or (fill in the blanks.)Some people... Read more
Posted on 22 April 2024 CREATIVITY, PHOTOGRAPHY -
Another Day Dawns
Posted on 21 April 2024 CREATIVITY, PHOTOGRAPHY -
Pickled Onions
I was planning on a no-meat supper--field peas on rice with greens and a kind of corn cake on the side. But it just wasn't inspiring me till I thought of pickle... Read more
Posted on 20 April 2024 CREATIVITY, PHOTOGRAPHY -
All Around
Posted on 19 April 2024 CREATIVITY, PHOTOGRAPHY -
The Many Faces of Josie
I am a reader. This is a book about a robot. It has eight chapters and I am on Chapter Seven. I have a bookmark. Somedays I am a princess. And a doctor. And a... Read more
Posted on 18 April 2024 CREATIVITY, PHOTOGRAPHY -
She Has Outdone Herself!
Around thirty blooms on the tree peony greeted me yesterday.They will be short-lived, as it's rather warm.But the honeybees are making the most of this explosio... Read more
Posted on 17 April 2024 CREATIVITY, PHOTOGRAPHY -
Meditative Housekeeping
With temperatures in the high-seventies and bugs flying around, it was time to put up the screens. Which meant it was time to clean the windows.On a beautiful... Read more
Posted on 16 April 2024 CREATIVITY, PHOTOGRAPHY -
She's Back!
Possibly my favorite flower--at the moment, anyway, the tree peony has outdone herself this year with over 20 blooms.In past years, late freezes have been hard... Read more
Posted on 15 April 2024 CREATIVITY, PHOTOGRAPHY -
Sun Day
Posted on 14 April 2024 CREATIVITY, PHOTOGRAPHY -
Slo-Mo Light Show
Thursday evening, John and I were sitting on the porch after supper. It had rained most of the day and now, as it cleared, I was hoping to catch a rainbow. Read more
Posted on 13 April 2024 CREATIVITY, PHOTOGRAPHY -
Seen Around
Posted on 12 April 2024 CREATIVITY, PHOTOGRAPHY -
James--A Welcome Re-telling of an American Classic
When I was young, my grandmother read Tom Sawyer to me, both of us laughing aloud at Tom's antics. As I grew older, I reread it many times, delighting in the... Read more
Posted on 11 April 2024 CREATIVITY, PHOTOGRAPHY -
After An April Shower
AppleDogwoodBleeding HeartTrilliumDogwoodTree PeonyManchurian Plum Read more
Posted on 10 April 2024 CREATIVITY, PHOTOGRAPHY -
Eclipse, Rapture, and Intermittent Vegetarianism
The early morning sky and the weather report promised a cloudy day, and that's what we got. John and I sat out on the porch during totality and noted the drop i... Read more
Posted on 09 April 2024 CREATIVITY, PHOTOGRAPHY -
Josie and Her Lop Eared Bunny
Posted on 08 April 2024 CREATIVITY, PHOTOGRAPHY -
Dawgs and Corycat
Sometimes Otter is needy.Let the wild rumpus begin!I'm outta here.Ah, sunshine and blessed peace!The end of the rumpus. Read more
Posted on 07 April 2024 CREATIVITY, PHOTOGRAPHY