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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 ( 3936 )
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The Elephant in the Room
Posted on 29 July 2017 CREATIVITY, PHOTOGRAPHY -
A Letter from Judy
When I teach classes in novel writing, an exercise that has proven quite useful is to have my students write letters to themselves in the voice of their main... Read more
Posted on 28 July 2017 CREATIVITY, PHOTOGRAPHY -
Here Is a Tiny Turtle . . .and Talk About Adulting
Probably a box turtle hatchling. Cute, isn't it? But that's not what I'm here to talk about. Yesterday John and I did some serious adulting. Read more
Posted on 27 July 2017 CREATIVITY, PHOTOGRAPHY -
Josie Report
Posted on 26 July 2017 CREATIVITY, PHOTOGRAPHY -
Little from Much . . .
. . . or how to turn a great big pile of basil . . . (and some garlic, Parmesan, walnuts, and olive oil . . .) . . . into 11 (3 not pictured) small jars of pest... Read more
Posted on 25 July 2017 CREATIVITY, PHOTOGRAPHY -
Looking for Love -- Or Maybe Just LIKES
In the past few days I've done a thing I really hate doing -- gone down my friends list on Facebook and asked people to LIKE my FB Author Page (Vicki Lane... Read more
Posted on 24 July 2017 CREATIVITY, PHOTOGRAPHY -
Back to the Garden
that, thanks to John's efforts at keeping the wildlife out and spraying the greens with Bt, is now demanding that I come harvest some stuff. Read more
Posted on 22 July 2017 CREATIVITY, PHOTOGRAPHY -
Mixed Bag
Posted on 21 July 2017 CREATIVITY, PHOTOGRAPHY -
A Learning Tool
Posted on 20 July 2017 CREATIVITY, PHOTOGRAPHY -
Get Your Head Out of the Clouds . . .
For writers in the Asheville area here's a chance to take a positive step toward improving your writing skills! Registration is open now for the various terrifi... Read more
Posted on 19 July 2017 CREATIVITY, PHOTOGRAPHY -
Sweet Morning Light
Posted on 18 July 2017 CREATIVITY, PHOTOGRAPHY -
Cranky Monday -- Only Two . . .
Only two of the many spelling/usage errors that I've noticed recently. One is Woah! used in the sense of Stop! or Hold on there! Shouldn't it be Whoa! as said t... Read more
Posted on 17 July 2017 CREATIVITY, PHOTOGRAPHY -
Two Birthdays
Yesterday Ethan came up from from Atlanta for a quick birthday celebration in his honor. Unfortunately he's even more camera shy than I am and has made a... Read more
Posted on 16 July 2017 CREATIVITY, PHOTOGRAPHY -
Found Gifts
Posted on 15 July 2017 CREATIVITY, PHOTOGRAPHY -
Ray -- a Drop of Golden Sun
I'm getting up earlier these days to make it down to Josie's house in order to start my baby-sitting duties at 8. I set the alarm for 6 because if there's one... Read more
Posted on 14 July 2017 CREATIVITY, PHOTOGRAPHY -
Doe -- A Deer -- A Female Deer
I still love seeing deer -- such beautiful critters. This one is quite bold -- browsing in our little orchard at mid day. Just as she is most days. Read more
Posted on 13 July 2017 CREATIVITY, PHOTOGRAPHY -
Random Shots and Pink Carharts
by Claui Read more
Posted on 12 July 2017 CREATIVITY, PHOTOGRAPHY -
Grandmothers Up!
Today Claui goes (reluctantly) back to her work as a home care nurse and her mother Nancy and I take on new careers as baby minders. Read more
Posted on 11 July 2017 CREATIVITY, PHOTOGRAPHY -
Much Ado About a Hairdo
For most of the fifty-some years of our marriage, John (Mr. John) has been my hairdresser. It's never been any more involved than whacking an inch or so off... Read more
Posted on 10 July 2017 CREATIVITY, PHOTOGRAPHY -
Ready for Our Close Ups
chicory Queen Anne's Lace Read more
Posted on 08 July 2017 CREATIVITY, PHOTOGRAPHY