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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.
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Old Friends. . . .
Internet restored and I spent most of Monday decorating the tree. . . Claui and Justin came up Sunday and we all worked on the popcorn chain and got it and the... Read more
Posted on 09 December 2014 CREATIVITY, PHOTOGRAPHY -
What, Already?
I know lots of folks put up their Christmas trees right after Thanksgiving -- even on Thanksgiving Day. I've never done that, preferring to wait, normally,... Read more
Posted on 06 December 2014 CREATIVITY, PHOTOGRAPHY -
Miss Birdie and the Cat's Pajamas
Why, Lizzie Beth, how glad I am to see you! Lay that wet jacket there by the stove and come get you a chair. No. I ain't busy -- jest settin here feeling... Read more
Posted on 04 December 2014 CREATIVITY, PHOTOGRAPHY -
In the Windows
Posted on 03 December 2014 CREATIVITY, PHOTOGRAPHY -
Leftover Turkey -- Curried Cottage Pie
Time to deconstruct the last of the Thanksgiving turkey -- the carcass is boiling and tomorrow I'll make a turkey vegetable soup. Read more
Posted on 02 December 2014 CREATIVITY, PHOTOGRAPHY -
Here and There and Then -- from the Archives
Posted on 01 December 2014 CREATIVITY, PHOTOGRAPHY -
The Last of the Goodweather Dogs
When I began writing the Elizabeth Goodweather books., I gave Elizabeth three dogs and based them on three of our six (at the time) canines. (Not wanting her... Read more
Posted on 30 November 2014 CREATIVITY, PHOTOGRAPHY -
Thawing
Posted on 29 November 2014 CREATIVITY, PHOTOGRAPHY -
A Snowy, Snug Thanksgiving
We awoke to a couple of inches of snow but the roads were clear and our friends from Shelton Laurel and our nephew and great-nephew from Asheville were able to... Read more
Posted on 28 November 2014 CREATIVITY, PHOTOGRAPHY -
Justice
"But let justice roll down like waters; And righteousness like an ever-flowing stream. . ." Amos 5:24 Like many, I've had the situation in Ferguson on my mind. Read more
Posted on 26 November 2014 CREATIVITY, PHOTOGRAPHY -
Sunshine and Shadow and Crows
Posted on 25 November 2014 CREATIVITY, PHOTOGRAPHY -
Jungle Dreams
Posted on 24 November 2014 CREATIVITY, PHOTOGRAPHY -
Twenty Five Hundred
Ay, law. Would you believe this is post number 2,500 of my (almost) daily blog. I began this blog the day after Christmas in 2007. Since then it's been a... Read more
Posted on 23 November 2014 CREATIVITY, PHOTOGRAPHY -
Queen for a Day
Yesterday I received a crown. From our new dentist. Our longtime dentist, Doc Adams, has retired and his successor (AKA the kid) has installed some fancy new... Read more
Posted on 21 November 2014 CREATIVITY, PHOTOGRAPHY -
No Man is an Island
I've written about Eula and her books before -- HERE and ALSO HERE and I've remarked on the beauty and clarity of her prose, the truly original metaphors and... Read more
Posted on 20 November 2014 CREATIVITY, PHOTOGRAPHY -
Snow . . . and Clearing . . .
Posted on 19 November 2014 CREATIVITY, PHOTOGRAPHY -
Misty Moisty November Morning
. . . and then in the afternoon . . . Read more
Posted on 18 November 2014 CREATIVITY, PHOTOGRAPHY -
What Are You Reading . . . Aside from Blogs?
One of the students in my writing class asked what the other students were reading. It's a valid question -- what we read informs what we write. When... Read more
Posted on 17 November 2014 CREATIVITY, PHOTOGRAPHY -
Cue Johnny Cash . . .
And play that burning Ring of Fire . . . Assorted photos . . . most of which probably have a country song to match . . . songs about old log barns and train... Read more
Posted on 16 November 2014 CREATIVITY, PHOTOGRAPHY -
Cue Leonard Cohen . . .
Posted on 15 November 2014 CREATIVITY, PHOTOGRAPHY