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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 ( 3909 )
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At Glacial Speed. . .
The first rejection comes almost three months after sending the completed manuscript of the Civil War novel to my agent. An editor for a major publishing house... Read more
Posted on 21 October 2016 CREATIVITY, PHOTOGRAPHY -
Miss Birdie and the Show
Well, what about that show last night, Lizzie Beth honey? The folks here was a little ill with me after the other one -- the one where that hateful orange-faced... Read more
Posted on 20 October 2016 CREATIVITY, PHOTOGRAPHY -
From the Archives: The Pencil Sketch Effect
Posted on 19 October 2016 CREATIVITY, PHOTOGRAPHY -
The News
Yesterday I was taken to the orthopedic surgeon so he could assess how my injuries were healing. On the whole, the news is encouraging: the broken ankle seems t... Read more
Posted on 18 October 2016 CREATIVITY, PHOTOGRAPHY -
From the Archives: Beaver Lake
Posted on 17 October 2016 CREATIVITY, PHOTOGRAPHY -
Lapsus Linguae
The nice CNA who was rolling me off to the shower room asked me just how I'd gotten so banged up. So I launched into the story yet again . . . Read more
Posted on 16 October 2016 CREATIVITY, PHOTOGRAPHY -
Autumn Past
Posted on 15 October 2016 CREATIVITY, PHOTOGRAPHY -
Above and Below
From my window I have a view of the sky and some pines and poplars peeking over the roof top of the next wing of the facility. Read more
Posted on 14 October 2016 CREATIVITY, PHOTOGRAPHY -
Enjoying Autumn--Virtually
Posted on 13 October 2016 CREATIVITY, PHOTOGRAPHY -
Things Are Looking Up
(Written last night)I'm feeling right mellow after the shrimp tostado and the chicken tacos Justin brought me for supper. They were from Taqueria Fast who can... Read more
Posted on 12 October 2016 CREATIVITY, PHOTOGRAPHY -
Places I'd Rather Be
Posted on 11 October 2016 CREATIVITY, PHOTOGRAPHY -
Miss Birdie Iand the Frisky Oreo
Why, honey, how fine to see you! Come right in and get you a chair -- just shove that wheelchair out the way. Dor'thy said she'd let you know what happened and... Read more
Posted on 10 October 2016 CREATIVITY, PHOTOGRAPHY -
No, Really
So many folks in the area have offered to come see me and bring me treats but, really, John and Justin have it covered. And, as I told a friend, I'm not just... Read more
Posted on 09 October 2016 CREATIVITY, PHOTOGRAPHY -
Good and Bad and Really Bad
Looking on the bright side, I've been allowed to leave off the sling and can use both hands to type. I've gotten a bit more mobility in lifting my legs. And... Read more
Posted on 08 October 2016 CREATIVITY, PHOTOGRAPHY -
W. B. Yeats Warned Us...
Turning and turning in the widening gyre The falcon cannot hear the falconer; Things fall apart; the centre cannot hold; Mere anarchy is loosed upon the world,... Read more
Posted on 07 October 2016 CREATIVITY, PHOTOGRAPHY -
Quel Bummer!
So . . . I'm in the hospital with a dislocated and broken ankle (upon which I cannot put any weight for six weeks,) a dislocated shoulder, and a honking big... Read more
Posted on 05 October 2016 CREATIVITY, PHOTOGRAPHY -
Feeling the Fall
It's gotten cooler -- but we're still resisting closing the windows yet. The quilts and comforters feel good at night. In the house I'm rounding up the sea... Read more
Posted on 03 October 2016 CREATIVITY, PHOTOGRAPHY -
Pink Clouds
Posted on 02 October 2016 PHOTOGRAPHY -
Sweet Autumn
Thistle Maple Leaf on Rose Geranium Saffron Crocus Goldenrod Wild Michaelmas Daisies aka Asters Ironweed Thistles Elderly Thistles Read more
Posted on 01 October 2016 CREATIVITY, PHOTOGRAPHY -
WHAT Did You Say His Name Is?
This is the rooster of the downstairs flock -- Justin and Claui's . . . . I couldn't remember his name so I called and asked Justin "His name is what? Read more
Posted on 30 September 2016 CREATIVITY, PHOTOGRAPHY