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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 ( 3917 )
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Josie's Playdate
Posted on 06 June 2018 CREATIVITY, PHOTOGRAPHY -
Small Elegant Beings
Posted on 05 June 2018 CREATIVITY, PHOTOGRAPHY -
I'm OK; You're OK?
He was a big, hearty, good-looking fella with a swoosh of white hair and he looked everyone in the eye, while bestowing friendly little shoulder pats or back... Read more
Posted on 04 June 2018 CREATIVITY, PHOTOGRAPHY -
Gratitude by Mary Oliver
What did you notice? The dew-snail; the low-flying sparrow; the bat, on the wind, in the dark; big-chested geese, in the V of sleekest performance; the soft... Read more
Posted on 03 June 2018 CREATIVITY, PHOTOGRAPHY -
Green and Yellow
Posted on 02 June 2018 CREATIVITY, PHOTOGRAPHY -
Breaking News
Posted on 01 June 2018 CREATIVITY, PHOTOGRAPHY -
The Flowers That Bloom In the Spring
Spiderwort and Arum Dracunculus in the Creepy Garden Read more
Posted on 31 May 2018 CREATIVITY, PHOTOGRAPHY -
The Guys - Part 2 -- Cooking with Cory
The guys ate well -- there was a feast up at our house on Saturday night and the star of the show was Cory's (the guy, not the cat) Pork Tenderloin with Bacon... Read more
Posted on 30 May 2018 CREATIVITY, PHOTOGRAPHY -
The Guys -- Working Together
What are these men smiling about? I'll tell you . . . Ably directed by our friend and neighbor Mark Anderson, over the weekend, they raised the roof on Justin... Read more
Posted on 29 May 2018 CREATIVITY, PHOTOGRAPHY -
Memorial Day Sells
The whole brouhaha about NFL players "disrespecting the flag and service members" by kneeling during the national anthem just doesn't go away. Read more
Posted on 28 May 2018 CREATIVITY, PHOTOGRAPHY -
Peonies by Mary Oliver
This morning the green fists of the peonies are getting ready to break my heart as the sun rises, as the sun strokes them with his old, buttery fingers and... Read more
Posted on 27 May 2018 CREATIVITY, PHOTOGRAPHY -
Parsley, Sage, Rosemary, and Thyme . . .
Also Bay, Basil, Tarragon, Lavender, a Cherry Tomato, and Cilantro in my porch garden. I have more herbs down in the garden but decided it would be nice to... Read more
Posted on 26 May 2018 CREATIVITY, PHOTOGRAPHY -
The Feather Thief
A talented young man's obsession with fly tying leads him to break into a natural history museum and make off with hundreds of irreplaceable bird skins from... Read more
Posted on 25 May 2018 CREATIVITY, PHOTOGRAPHY -
Outside
Posted on 24 May 2018 CREATIVITY, PHOTOGRAPHY -
The Vultures Are Circling
Bummer! Look what came in the mail yesterday. Not enough that we receive promotions for hearing aids, walk-in tubs, retirement communities, and mobility... Read more
Posted on 23 May 2018 CREATIVITY, PHOTOGRAPHY -
The Wonder of Occupational Therapy
We were lucky enough to get the rest of the garden planted before the rains set in -- corn and squash and beans and cukes sown, lettuce thinned, tomatoes set... Read more
Posted on 22 May 2018 CREATIVITY, PHOTOGRAPHY -
Josie Makes Waves
Posted on 21 May 2018 CREATIVITY, PHOTOGRAPHY -
Birthday Party!
Posted on 20 May 2018 CREATIVITY, PHOTOGRAPHY -
May Flowers
Posted on 19 May 2018 CREATIVITY, PHOTOGRAPHY -
Yard Birds
Spotted in our neighbors' front yard. Handsome critters who seem right at home. Maybe they're being fed regularly --- I'll have to ask. Read more
Posted on 18 May 2018 CREATIVITY, PHOTOGRAPHY