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• 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

  

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  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

• Foggy Times . . .

  

  These photos are from Wednesday when we were fogged in till after noon. The white mists rose and rose till they were lapping at our windows, and I was reminded... Read more

  Posted on 13 March 2020 CREATIVITY, PHOTOGRAPHY

• Josie Stays Busy

  

  Hey, it's me Josie. I have my binoculars ready to watch the car race. Also, I keep an eye on the ceiling. My dolly was a little sick and I had to put on my... Read more

  Posted on 12 March 2020 CREATIVITY, PHOTOGRAPHY

• A Calm in the Time of Anxiety

  

  Corona virus, plunging stock market, politics . . . these are some of the things that occupy my mind around 4 am when I find myself awake. Will my classes,... Read more

  Posted on 11 March 2020 CREATIVITY, PHOTOGRAPHY

• (Almost) Spring Walk

  

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  Posted on 10 March 2020 CREATIVITY, PHOTOGRAPHY

• Appreciation--Paying It Forward

  

  I received the following email recently. This is the sort of thing that makes a teacher grin with delight. And feel the need to pay it forward. Hey Vicki, This... Read more

  Posted on 09 March 2020 CREATIVITY, PHOTOGRAPHY

• The Bear's Gift

  

  Thanks to a passing bear, I now have a better view of the customers at our bird feeder. A few nights ago the dogs were in a frenzy, barking to get out. Read more

  Posted on 08 March 2020 CREATIVITY, PHOTOGRAPHY

• Hmmmm...

  

  I talked a while back about The Bookwoman of Troublesome Creek, a novel about a plucky young woman and her trials as one of the 'pack librarians' of the... Read more

  Posted on 07 March 2020 CREATIVITY, PHOTOGRAPHY

• Political Turmoil and Josie Stays Calm

  

  I'm trying not to let rainy weather, a bad cold, the prospect of a pandemic, and politics in general get me down. But the realization that the presidential... Read more

  Posted on 06 March 2020 CREATIVITY, PHOTOGRAPHY

• Regarding the Corona Virus--Tips from a Pro

  

  I received this from a friend--and I'm paying attention. Subject: What I am doing for the upcoming COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic > > Dear Colleagues,... Read more

  Posted on 05 March 2020 CREATIVITY, PHOTOGRAPHY

• Cooking Like My Grandmother

  

  We had leftover chicken and John suggested I make Chicken Tetrazzini. This casserole of pasta, chicken, mushrooms, Parmesan, and cream sauce was a staple of my... Read more

  Posted on 04 March 2020 CREATIVITY, PHOTOGRAPHY

• Nuthatch Loves Suet

  

  I love this stuff! Perfect for this cold weather: easily accessible, nourishing . . . If only the woman with the camera would stay inside. Read more

  Posted on 03 March 2020 CREATIVITY, PHOTOGRAPHY

• Scissors, Paper, Rock by Fenton Johnson

  

  "Which is better, the world as it is or the world as we need and want it to be?" This is the question that informs this brilliant novel--this collection of... Read more

  Posted on 02 March 2020 CREATIVITY, PHOTOGRAPHY