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• The House of the Spirits

  

  I'm not sure why it took me so long to get around to reading this remarkable book. It was published in 1985--during which time I was very busy with kids and far... Read more

  Posted on 30 August 2019 CREATIVITY, PHOTOGRAPHY

• And the New Title Is . . .

  

  And the Crows Took Their Eyes Raw and powerful, like the book, says the editor. Well, the book is no cozy--though it has lots of warm, human moments--but the... Read more

  Posted on 29 August 2019 CREATIVITY, PHOTOGRAPHY

• Metadata

  

  I was puzzled by mention of a metadata survey I must have ready for the publisher by the end of September. he online definition-- "a set of data that gives... Read more

  Posted on 28 August 2019 CREATIVITY, PHOTOGRAPHY

• Late Summer Blue and Yellow

  

  Caryopteris Wild Lobelia Black-eyed Susans and Russian Sage Caryopteris again Read more

  Posted on 27 August 2019 CREATIVITY, PHOTOGRAPHY

• Country Living

  

  e My plantings above this rock wall have gotten weedier and weedier ever since I discovered a copperhead amidst them. It had been weeks since we last saw it... Read more

  Posted on 26 August 2019 CREATIVITY, PHOTOGRAPHY

• Thankful for Petrichor

  

  After a few of the hottest days of the summer, I am immensely happy for some blessed rain . . . and for the wonderful smell (petrichor) it makes as it hits the... Read more

  Posted on 25 August 2019 CREATIVITY, PHOTOGRAPHY

• Oh, Deer!

  

  "At least 40 deer have been reported dead, primarily in the Little Pine and Big Pine Communities, according to Justin McVey of the NC Wildlife Resources... Read more

  Posted on 24 August 2019 CREATIVITY, PHOTOGRAPHY

• Queen(s) of the Night

  

  Yesterday was the day! The two buds on the night-blooming cereus were ready to open and I wanted to capture the once-a-year event. They don't open till... Read more

  Posted on 23 August 2019 CREATIVITY, PHOTOGRAPHY

• Josie at Her Local Library

  

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  Posted on 22 August 2019 CREATIVITY, PHOTOGRAPHY

• The Game's Afoot!

  

  My editor has sent me a production schedule for the Civil War book and I've been in touch with her and with the Editor-in-Chief about the title. Read more

  Posted on 21 August 2019 CREATIVITY, PHOTOGRAPHY

• Wait For It (and Find the Hummingbird)

  

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  Posted on 20 August 2019 CREATIVITY, PHOTOGRAPHY

• Between You and Me --Confessions of a Comma Queen

  

  "Die heiresses! Die heiresses!" I repeated over and over as I moved around the living room, applying polish to the dusty, mildew-pocked furniture. An odd... Read more

  Posted on 19 August 2019 CREATIVITY, PHOTOGRAPHY

• Once and Future Veg

  

  The label disappeared -- maybe Nancy, who gave me the start of this dramatic tomato knows what it is. They aren't quite ripe yet but I'm looking forward to... Read more

  Posted on 18 August 2019 CREATIVITY, PHOTOGRAPHY

• Josie Does Stuff

  

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  Posted on 17 August 2019 CREATIVITY, PHOTOGRAPHY

• Flowers and Castle Improvement

  

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  Posted on 16 August 2019 CREATIVITY, PHOTOGRAPHY

• The End of Innocence

  

  N.C. Wyeth - Jodie and the Fluttermill Yesterday at the library, Josie went out to the little playground. There was a group of slightly older kids running and... Read more

  Posted on 15 August 2019 CREATIVITY, PHOTOGRAPHY

• Time Travel -- Back to 2003

  

  So I've worked my way through the photos on my laptop and can't resist posting some of the highlights. Above is a young Eddie the Cat and below is a scene from... Read more

  Posted on 14 August 2019 CREATIVITY, PHOTOGRAPHY

• A Year Ago

  

  I've been trying to reduce the size of my photo files -- delete all the duplicates and near duplicates and otherwise not-worth-saving stuff. I'm working... Read more

  Posted on 13 August 2019 CREATIVITY, PHOTOGRAPHY

• Wash Day with Josie

  

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  Posted on 12 August 2019 CREATIVITY, PHOTOGRAPHY

• Two of My Favorite Things

  

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  Posted on 11 August 2019 CREATIVITY, PHOTOGRAPHY