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• James--A Welcome Re-telling of an American Classic

  

  When I was young, my grandmother read Tom Sawyer to me, both of us laughing aloud at Tom's antics. As I grew older, I reread it many times, delighting in the... Read more

  Posted on 11 April 2024 CREATIVITY, PHOTOGRAPHY

• After An April Shower

  

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  Posted on 10 April 2024 CREATIVITY, PHOTOGRAPHY

• Eclipse, Rapture, and Intermittent Vegetarianism

  

  The early morning sky and the weather report promised a cloudy day, and that's what we got. John and I sat out on the porch during totality and noted the drop i... Read more

  Posted on 09 April 2024 CREATIVITY, PHOTOGRAPHY

• Josie and Her Lop Eared Bunny

  

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  Posted on 08 April 2024 CREATIVITY, PHOTOGRAPHY

• Dawgs and Corycat

  

  Sometimes Otter is needy.Let the wild rumpus begin!I'm outta here.Ah, sunshine and blessed peace!The end of the rumpus. Read more

  Posted on 07 April 2024 CREATIVITY, PHOTOGRAPHY

• A Trivia Question

  

  As I lay dozing, in the dream-time between letting Jenny out at seven and getting up and on with the day at eight, once more an array of random thoughts and... Read more

  Posted on 06 April 2024 CREATIVITY, PHOTOGRAPHY

• An Inconvenient Wife

  

  Having been a long-time fan of historical fiction about Henry VIII and his six wives, I jumped at the chance to read Karen Olson's modern re-telling of the... Read more

  Posted on 05 April 2024 CREATIVITY, PHOTOGRAPHY

• The Most Beautiful Time

  

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  Posted on 04 April 2024 CREATIVITY, PHOTOGRAPHY

• From a Member of the Silent Generation

  

  At the Easter Party this year (and last,) I sat on the sidelines as Hostess Emeritus and left the decisions and hard work to Justin, Claui, and a host of younge... Read more

  Posted on 03 April 2024 CREATIVITY, PHOTOGRAPHY

• Quite a Party--and How About That Weather!

  

  Yikes, so many pictures. I tried to choose but hated to leave out anyone, so . . .The Hunt: There are three. A tiny corner of the front yard s marked off for... Read more

  Posted on 02 April 2024 CREATIVITY, PHOTOGRAPHY

• Rabbit, Rabbit. . . and Chaucer

  

  There will be a LOT of Easter Party pictures tomorrow. But for now, Josie would like you to know she won the prize Blus Bunny) for most eggs found. 23! Read more

  Posted on 01 April 2024 CREATIVITY, PHOTOGRAPHY

• Happy Easter/Spring! (with Pics from Sat.)

  

  (I found this post card in my mother's childhood scrapbook) Brightening John's shop with borrowed quilts . . .A baby quilt from long ago.Some old: some new.So... Read more

  Posted on 31 March 2024 CREATIVITY, PHOTOGRAPHY

• The Game's Afoot

  

  Thursday night gathering at Justin and Claui's house as friend and relations roll in to help with Easter Party setup.A spirited gathering. . .A resourceful youn... Read more

  Posted on 30 March 2024 CREATIVITY, PHOTOGRAPHY

• Bailey Says Welcome to Doggy Daycare

  

  On the days their people go to work, my friends Otter and Domino bring themselves up for daycare. They come trotting up the path, ready for treats and some... Read more

  Posted on 29 March 2024 CREATIVITY, PHOTOGRAPHY

• Springing

  

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  Posted on 28 March 2024 CREATIVITY, PHOTOGRAPHY

• Catcher in the Rye-- Sixty-some Years Later

  

  It's been a while since I re-read Catcher, and, not surprisingly, the years have made a difference. I first encountered the book when I was a... Read more

  Posted on 27 March 2024 CREATIVITY, PHOTOGRAPHY

• In Progress

  

  As I mentioned in an earlier post, I've always loved this conglomeration of rooflines at the Boyd place down the road. So finally, I decided to have a go at... Read more

  Posted on 26 March 2024 CREATIVITY, PHOTOGRAPHY

• Wordless Walk

  

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  Posted on 25 March 2024 CREATIVITY, PHOTOGRAPHY

• Miss Birdie and Dor'thy Go to Water

  

  (From The Day of Small Things)They was a time when I had bad dreams . . . dreams of Old Spearfinger standing by my bed and I would wake crying and shivering... Read more

  Posted on 24 March 2024 CREATIVITY, PHOTOGRAPHY

• Flora

  

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  Posted on 23 March 2024 CREATIVITY, PHOTOGRAPHY