Vickilane

LATEST ARTICLES ( 4106 )

• The Irony of Dear Old Ladies

  

  In the book I just finished, a forty-something man says of young people in their twenties: "They treat me as I would treat a dear old lady, well past seventy an... Read more

  Posted on 28 April 2017 CREATIVITY, PHOTOGRAPHY

• Stumbling Tthrough a Dark Wood

  

  As some of you may remember, for a while now I've been trying my hand at short stories -- feeling my way to what sounds right to me. Read more

  Posted on 27 April 2017 CREATIVITY, PHOTOGRAPHY

• One of These Things Is Not Like the Other . . .

  

  Read more

  Posted on 26 April 2017 CREATIVITY, PHOTOGRAPHY

• Ideation

  

  I recently received a batch of anonymous evaluations from a class I taught a year ago – a 15 week work shop wherein each student submits almost 60 pages of pros... Read more

  Posted on 25 April 2017 CREATIVITY, PHOTOGRAPHY

• Joy Cometh in the Spring

  

  Read more

  Posted on 24 April 2017 CREATIVITY, PHOTOGRAPHY

• World Book Day

  

  Every day is book day here . . . the books pictured are from a post I did several years ago about 25 books that had influenced me and my writing . . . What am... Read more

  Posted on 23 April 2017 CREATIVITY, PHOTOGRAPHY

• Earth Day 2017

  

  I remember the first Earth Day back in 1970. Things seemed so hopeful then -- we could change our ways: recycle! live mindfully! alternative energy! So, how hav... Read more

  Posted on 22 April 2017 CREATIVITY, PHOTOGRAPHY

• Columbine and Star of Bethlehem (I Think)

  

  Read more

  Posted on 21 April 2017 CREATIVITY, PHOTOGRAPHY

• Post Party Thoughts

  

  It was a wild three days -- our house was full of folks; Justin and Claui's house overflowed. . .John and I were thrown out of our quiet comfortable routine but... Read more

  Posted on 20 April 2017 CREATIVITY, PHOTOGRAPHY

• April Showers

  

  Read more

  Posted on 19 April 2017 CREATIVITY, PHOTOGRAPHY

• One More Amazing Quilt from the Easter Party

  

  My friend Mary Maupin is a talented painter (see her website HERE) and she's no slouch as a quilter either. She designed and made this striking quilt for her... Read more

  Posted on 18 April 2017 CREATIVITY, PHOTOGRAPHY

• A Very Full Day

  

  Read more

  Posted on 17 April 2017 CREATIVITY, PHOTOGRAPHY

• Celebrating . . .

  

  These pictures are from Saturday . . . Nephews . . . This little girl and her mama came all the way from California to be part of the festivities . . . Breakfas... Read more

  Posted on 16 April 2017 CREATIVITY, PHOTOGRAPHY

• The Pre-Pre-Party . . .

  

  A morning jaunt to pick up a quilt to display on Sunday and a quick visit to the bypass to get those things I forgot on my big shopping trip -- and I kept havin... Read more

  Posted on 15 April 2017 CREATIVITY, PHOTOGRAPHY

• Looks Like Another Beautiful Day

  

  Apple Blosoms Tree Peony English Bluebell Yellow Trillium Fern Bleeding Hearts Not sure -- Creasy Greens? Read more

  Posted on 13 April 2017 CREATIVITY, PHOTOGRAPHY

• Could It Be. . . ?

  

  My first thought on seeing this picture was that Glinda the Good Witch of Oz was on her way. It seems possible -- with Easter upon us, we are busy preparing... Read more

  Posted on 12 April 2017 CREATIVITY, PHOTOGRAPHY

• Yes, Spring is My Favorite Season

  

  Read more

  Posted on 11 April 2017 CREATIVITY, PHOTOGRAPHY

• Growing . . .

  

  The upcoming (a little over a month away!) addition of young Josie has spurred an addition to Justin and Claui's little house. Read more

  Posted on 10 April 2017 CREATIVITY, PHOTOGRAPHY

• A Few More Bookshelves to Go . . .

  

  Moving right along with my cleaning and culling of books. This is the loft that opens to the living room and here are my children's books. Read more

  Posted on 08 April 2017 CREATIVITY, PHOTOGRAPHY

• Redbud

  

  One of the loveliest of our wild trees, redbuds are lighting up the roadsides and forest edges with a purple haze. Read more

  Posted on 07 April 2017 CREATIVITY, PHOTOGRAPHY