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• Blossoms . . . and Good News

  

  Josie is doing very well and has been moved from NICU to a transition room where Justin and Claui can stay with her! John and I will go in later today and I... Read more

  Posted on 18 May 2017 CREATIVITY, PHOTOGRAPHY

• Josie Update

  

  We had a brief visit with Josie yesterday. She continues to improve by leaps and bounds but will remain in the hospital till she finishes a course of... Read more

  Posted on 17 May 2017 CREATIVITY, PHOTOGRAPHY

• Josie's Here!

  

  Pic by Christine Hellman Josephine Claire Skemp arrived yesterday shortly after noon. Claui went into labor Sunday night and was admitted to the hospital... Read more

  Posted on 16 May 2017 CREATIVITY, PHOTOGRAPHY

• Recent Re-reads

  

  Getting ready to start watching the new TV series, I reread AMERICAN GODS by listening to this brilliant full cast performance. Read more

  Posted on 15 May 2017 CREATIVITY, PHOTOGRAPHY

• Mothers' Day 2017

  

  Remember the mothers, the nurturers and caregivers, and especially our Mother Earth! (We are in a state of maternal expectancy here as yesterday was Claui's... Read more

  Posted on 14 May 2017 CREATIVITY, PHOTOGRAPHY

• He's Already in Our Meat House . . .

  

  Introductory note: A meat house is a small building in which hams and side meat were left to dry cure during the winter (back when we had consistent winters.)... Read more

  Posted on 13 May 2017 CREATIVITY, PHOTOGRAPHY

• Up Close Weeding

  

  Sage Vetch Clover Hardworking Layla Read more

  Posted on 12 May 2017 CREATIVITY, PHOTOGRAPHY

• Limping Back to the Garden

  

  A few months ago I was feeling dubious about my ability to do any gardening this year and wondering if this would be the first time in forty-some years that I... Read more

  Posted on 11 May 2017 CREATIVITY, PHOTOGRAPHY

• Late Afternoon Sun

  

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  Posted on 10 May 2017 CREATIVITY, PHOTOGRAPHY

• The Joy of Discerning Readers

  

  I met last night with one of the best book clubs ever. It's a mystery book club that meets monthly at Malaprop's, Asheville's much lauded independent... Read more

  Posted on 09 May 2017 CREATIVITY, PHOTOGRAPHY

• Divestiture...Of a Sort

  

  A few days ago I encountered this handsome black rat snake on the rocks outside the little greenhouse. I noticed how shiny he/she was and looked for a recently... Read more

  Posted on 08 May 2017 CREATIVITY, PHOTOGRAPHY

• A Wish

  

  May your trails be crooked, winding, lonesome, dangerous, leading to the most amazing view. May your mountains rise into and above the clouds. Read more

  Posted on 07 May 2017 CREATIVITY, PHOTOGRAPHY

• Apple Lemon Cake

  

  Yesterday was chilly and rainy so I kept warm by cooking. Granola, meatloaf, and this really excellent Apple Lemon Cake. The recipe is from this book -- but I'l... Read more

  Posted on 06 May 2017 CREATIVITY, PHOTOGRAPHY

• Overheard in the Herd

  

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  Posted on 05 May 2017 CREATIVITY, PHOTOGRAPHY

• Pictures from the Road Trip

  

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  Posted on 04 May 2017 CREATIVITY, PHOTOGRAPHY

• The House on Raven Rock

  

  Yesterday my friend Louise and I went to visit Elizabeth in Waynesville. We took the winding scenic route through Hot Springs and Trust and Luck. I'll post... Read more

  Posted on 03 May 2017 CREATIVITY, PHOTOGRAPHY

• Time for Asparagus -- and Other Spring Pleasures!

  

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  Posted on 02 May 2017 CREATIVITY, PHOTOGRAPHY

• Flowers for May Day

  

  Lily of the Valley especially for my French friends -- Vagabonde, Therese, and Miss Yves. (I'm told that sending lily of the valley on May Day is traditional... Read more

  Posted on 01 May 2017 CREATIVITY, PHOTOGRAPHY

• Every Day, It's A-Getting Closer . . .

  

  Despite looking as if Josie's arrival was immanent, last night Claui prepared an amazing feast for the grandparents-to-be. It was inspired by a dish at an... Read more

  Posted on 30 April 2017 CREATIVITY, PHOTOGRAPHY

• Make My Day . . .

  

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  Posted on 29 April 2017 CREATIVITY, PHOTOGRAPHY