Vickilane
MY BLOGS
-
Vicki Lane Mysteries
http://vickilanemysteries.blogspot.com/
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 ( 4052 )
-
Lady-like Stuff
From out of the blue came a desire to do some embroidery -- on pre-stamped pillow cases. It's like a coloring book for an embroiderer -- the lines are there... Read more
Posted on 03 May 2014 CREATIVITY, PHOTOGRAPHY -
Greening and Growing
Posted on 02 May 2014 CREATIVITY, PHOTOGRAPHY -
The Tomato Biscuit Class
The ten-week writing classes (that's ten once-a-week meetings) that I teach through the Great Smokies Writing Program are always fun. (What, always? Well, almos... Read more
Posted on 01 May 2014 CREATIVITY, PHOTOGRAPHY -
Goodbye to April...and a Reminder
Tomorrow is May 1. My grandmother always said that if you get wet in the first rain of May, you'll be healthy all year. I do what my grandmother said. You... Read more
Posted on 30 April 2014 CREATIVITY, PHOTOGRAPHY -
What's That in the Thrift (Aka Creeping Phlox)?
A hummingbird moth -- AKA Sphinx Moth or Hawk Moth or Bumblebee Moth I thought at first that it was a bee, with those right yellow stripes . . . It flies and... Read more
Posted on 29 April 2014 CREATIVITY, PHOTOGRAPHY -
A Warming Trend
The warmer weather means planting -- potting up some rosemary to replace one done in by the winter, sowing seeds and planting collards, kale, cauliflower, and... Read more
Posted on 28 April 2014 CREATIVITY, PHOTOGRAPHY -
This Moment. These.Flowers.
Posted on 27 April 2014 CREATIVITY, PHOTOGRAPHY -
They're (Almost) Everywhere
Cats in the living room . . . Cats lurking in the greenhouse. . . Cats blocking the view . . . Acting all superior . . . At least there're no cats out here. Read more
Posted on 26 April 2014 CREATIVITY, PHOTOGRAPHY -
You've Got Mail, OLd Lady!
I used to love getting mail. When I was very young, I sent off for various free offers, just for the thrill of getting a package. Read more
Posted on 25 April 2014 CREATIVITY, PHOTOGRAPHY -
Mockingbird Views
Posted on 24 April 2014 CREATIVITY, PHOTOGRAPHY -
Anyone Can Do Spring
"Anyone can do Spring," sniffed a horticulturist in a garden magazine. And it seems that way -- Nature is so obliging with so many wild things blooming while th... Read more
Posted on 23 April 2014 CREATIVITY, PHOTOGRAPHY -
Sun Rise -- Outside and In
Monday morning -- up early to deal with clean up The moon is high in the southern sky and the sun is not yet up . . . Waiting . . . waiting . . . The con trail... Read more
Posted on 22 April 2014 CREATIVITY, PHOTOGRAPHY -
Easter at Wool Branch Farm
It was a fine, fun, family day. These are just a few of the moments... There's a web album Read more
Posted on 21 April 2014 CREATIVITY, PHOTOGRAPHY -
Easter Morning and Blue Skies!
Posted on 20 April 2014 CREATIVITY, PHOTOGRAPHY -
Pre Easter
In spite of freezing temperatures a few nights ago, the redbuds are beautiful. These pictures were made on a quick grocery run yesterday morning. Our big... Read more
Posted on 19 April 2014 CREATIVITY, PHOTOGRAPHY -
The Kittehs Are Concerned
Posted on 17 April 2014 CREATIVITY, PHOTOGRAPHY -
How Can I Keep from Singing?
Posted on 16 April 2014 CREATIVITY, PHOTOGRAPHY -
The Faith of an Unbeliever
While it's been many, many years since I considered myself a Believer of any sort, the idea of a deity continues to fascinate me and now and again I read... Read more
Posted on 15 April 2014 CREATIVITY, PHOTOGRAPHY -
Out and About and Giddy with Spring
Posted on 14 April 2014 CREATIVITY, PHOTOGRAPHY -
Another Beautiful Day in the Neigborhood
What a morning! What a day! The crab apple is bursting with pink... 'That tree' - the view blocker -- has covered itself with silver-green... Even the weeds --... Read more
Posted on 13 April 2014 CREATIVITY, PHOTOGRAPHY