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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 ( 4053 )
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Don't Throw That in the Compost! -- Candied Citrus Peel
I am known to be somewhat cheap frugal -- so it was with great delight that I discovered this easy (though a bit time-consuming) way of making that investment i... Read more
Posted on 14 November 2014 CREATIVITY, PHOTOGRAPHY -
And the Potatoes. ..
Posted on 13 November 2014 CREATIVITY, PHOTOGRAPHY -
'Nip Trip
Posted on 12 November 2014 CREATIVITY, PHOTOGRAPHY -
On Veterans Day
This is the day to remember our veterans -- all those, living or dead, who served in the military. My husband, father, father-in-law, brother, brother-in-law,... Read more
Posted on 11 November 2014 CREATIVITY, PHOTOGRAPHY -
Fifty One Years
Good grief! Another anniversary? Time just keeps moving on . . . No, we don't do a big celebration beyond the Eggs Benedict and bubbly for breakfast and a... Read more
Posted on 09 November 2014 CREATIVITY, PHOTOGRAPHY -
The Play of Light on the Mountains . . .
Posted on 08 November 2014 CREATIVITY, PHOTOGRAPHY -
Out of the Jaws of Death
Yesterday morning, Corycat came stalking into the living room, making that muffled mrow, mrow that cats do when they have caught something and have it in their... Read more
Posted on 07 November 2014 CREATIVITY, PHOTOGRAPHY -
Last Call . . .
Many thanks to all my blog and Facebook friends who have supported me by donating to Asheville Writers in the Schools. You all are the best! Read more
Posted on 06 November 2014 CREATIVITY, PHOTOGRAPHY -
The Return of Autumn
Posted on 05 November 2014 CREATIVITY, PHOTOGRAPHY -
Because It Matters
I suspect that many of my friends have already voted but I feel obliged to post this reminder. It's amazing how many people sit out the mid term elections . . . Read more
Posted on 04 November 2014 CREATIVITY, PHOTOGRAPHY -
You Know It's Getting to Be Cold When the Orchids Show up
Posted on 03 November 2014 CREATIVITY, PHOTOGRAPHY -
Attempted Home Invasion
I've been putting out food for this feral cat for several weeks now. It runs away if it sees me. It growls at Cory and Angeline. I think that it hangs out in th... Read more
Posted on 02 November 2014 CREATIVITY, PHOTOGRAPHY -
That Barefoot Walk
We awakened this morning to a serious first snow . . . and you know what Miss Birdie says . . . Walk barefoot in the first snow and you'll be healthy all year... Read more
Posted on 01 November 2014 CREATIVITY, PHOTOGRAPHY -
Miss Birdie's Spice Cake
2 1/2 cups flour 2 cups sugar 1 1/2 tsp. baking soda 1/4 tsp. baking powder 1 1/2 tsp. salt 1/2 tsp. each, ground cinnamon, ginger, cloves, allspice, nutmeg 1... Read more
Posted on 01 November 2014 CREATIVITY, PHOTOGRAPHY -
Miss Birdie's Halloween Visit
Why, Lizzie Beth honey, I didn’t think to see you this evening. Yes, I’m on my way up to the graveyard. You went up there with me this time last year . . . and... Read more
Posted on 31 October 2014 CREATIVITY, PHOTOGRAPHY -
Halloweeneen
Look for Miss Birdie tomorrow. . . Read more
Posted on 30 October 2014 CREATIVITY, PHOTOGRAPHY -
As the Crow Flies
Posted on 29 October 2014 CREATIVITY, PHOTOGRAPHY -
What Does It Take?
I'm reading the opening of a novel (that shall remain nameless) and I hate everyone in it. Well, except for one minor (so far) character to whom I am pretty muc... Read more
Posted on 28 October 2014 CREATIVITY, PHOTOGRAPHY -
In the Cathredral of Late Afternoon Light
Posted on 27 October 2014 CREATIVITY, PHOTOGRAPHY -
Oops, I Did It Again
We had a second celebration for John's birthday last night. Ethan made a quick trip up from Atlanta; I made a chocolate cake. (One of the best and moistest ever... Read more
Posted on 26 October 2014 CREATIVITY, PHOTOGRAPHY