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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 ( 3922 )
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Rainy Spring Day
Posted on 05 May 2024 CREATIVITY, PHOTOGRAPHY -
More Learning Opportunities
The artist Fleta Monaghan, when I was working in oils and acrylics in her classes (20-some years agone,) always advised us to keep our work in progress out wher... Read more
Posted on 03 May 2024 CREATIVITY, PHOTOGRAPHY -
White Iris
Just beyond the basement door . . .Waiting for the early light . . .Such perfection . . .Eagerly anticipated every year. Read more
Posted on 03 May 2024 CREATIVITY, PHOTOGRAPHY -
Not Dead Yet
Every Christmas, Claui's folks give us amaryllis bulbs, planted in beautiful tureens or other containers. They bloom and bloom on our dining table and when... Read more
Posted on 02 May 2024 CREATIVITY, PHOTOGRAPHY -
Rabbit, Rabbit
With a May Day posy for everyone and muguets de bois especially for Vagabonde, Therese, and Miss Yves. Read more
Posted on 01 May 2024 CREATIVITY, PHOTOGRAPHY -
Iris and Other Pleasures of the Season
Posted on 30 April 2024 CREATIVITY, PHOTOGRAPHY -
A Good Year for Epiphyllums
Our greenhouse is home to an assortment of these lovelies--also known as orchid cactus. I acquired my first one (the one pictured here) about forty years ago... Read more
Posted on 29 April 2024 CREATIVITY, PHOTOGRAPHY -
Florentine Butter Chicken
A recipe from Food and Wine that John suggested we try. It's not especially complicated and is quite delicious. It does include an artery-choking amount of... Read more
Posted on 28 April 2024 CREATIVITY, PHOTOGRAPHY -
Noted
Posted on 27 April 2024 CREATIVITY, PHOTOGRAPHY -
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