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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 ( 4106 )
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Walk...With Dogs
Posted on 03 November 2017 CREATIVITY, PHOTOGRAPHY -
The Bargain
I figured him for a preacher man, ‘long of that dark suit and the Bible tucked under his left arm. He come walking down our road, where from, I couldn’t say.... Read more
Posted on 02 November 2017 CREATIVITY, PHOTOGRAPHY -
A New Trick
Posted on 01 November 2017 CREATIVITY, PHOTOGRAPHY -
Miss Birdie in the Graveyard -- Born Again
Now I was wondering would you come along this evening, busy as you've been. Time just gets away from us, now don't it? Come on in and git you a chair whilst I... Read more
Posted on 31 October 2017 CREATIVITY, PHOTOGRAPHY -
And There Was Snow -- Or Maybe Snee
It began yesterday afternoon -- flakes at first and then tiny pellets drifting down on a backdrop of autumn color. I'll have to break it to the kittehs that... Read more
Posted on 30 October 2017 CREATIVITY, PHOTOGRAPHY -
Inspiration
". . . A breathing in of all experience, all apprehension of beauty, all love." Mary Stewart in her novel STORMY PETREL. Read more
Posted on 29 October 2017 CREATIVITY, PHOTOGRAPHY -
Black and White
Posted on 28 October 2017 CREATIVITY, PHOTOGRAPHY -
Singin' the Runny Nose, Sore Throat, Coughin' Blues
The cold that has been running through our family has taken up residence in my head. It's the first cold I've had in years and it feels like a slap in the face. Read more
Posted on 27 October 2017 CREATIVITY, PHOTOGRAPHY -
Daddy Dressed Me
Posted on 26 October 2017 CREATIVITY, PHOTOGRAPHY -
A Few of My Favorite Things -- A (Mostly) Virtual Collection
From a Facebook group called The Golden Age of Illustration As I've mentioned before, I am trying very hard to cut down on the amount of stuff in my life --... Read more
Posted on 25 October 2017 CREATIVITY, PHOTOGRAPHY -
After the Rain
Posted on 24 October 2017 CREATIVITY, PHOTOGRAPHY -
The Ultimate Chocolate Cake
I'm not really a fan of cake -- except my grandmother's pound cake. Every year I make the same chocolate layer cake with raspberry jam between the layers for... Read more
Posted on 23 October 2017 CREATIVITY, PHOTOGRAPHY -
Sentinels
Posted on 21 October 2017 CREATIVITY, PHOTOGRAPHY -
The Apparitionist
-National Ghost Story Competition To embrace and honor the heritage of storytelling in Western North Carolina, Tryon Arts Crafts School (TACS) is initiating... Read more
Posted on 20 October 2017 CREATIVITY, PHOTOGRAPHY -
The New Moon and the Morning Star
This was such a lovely thing to see when I sat up in bed yesterday morning. By the time I got to the living room and grabbed my camera the light was growing... Read more
Posted on 19 October 2017 CREATIVITY, PHOTOGRAPHY -
Me Too?
If you're on Facebook or Twitter or Instagram, you've surely seen it -- the meme that urges victims of sexual assault and/or harassment to respond by posting "M... Read more
Posted on 18 October 2017 CREATIVITY, PHOTOGRAPHY -
A Tree Dies . . .And Fungi Thrive
Posted on 17 October 2017 CREATIVITY, PHOTOGRAPHY -
I Am Five . . . Months, That Is!
Posted on 16 October 2017 CREATIVITY, PHOTOGRAPHY -
Autumn Wreath
Summoning my inner Elizabeth Goodweather for a spot of wreath-making. It's been a while since I did this and this is my first time using magnolia leaves. Read more
Posted on 15 October 2017 CREATIVITY, PHOTOGRAPHY -
Here and There
Posted on 14 October 2017 CREATIVITY, PHOTOGRAPHY