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• My Country, 'Tis of Thee

  

  I love my country. Let me say that up front. But I am somewhat bemused by the penchant many have of displaying the flag anywhere and everywhere. Read more

  Posted on 07 May 2014 CREATIVITY, PHOTOGRAPHY

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  Posted on 06 May 2014 CREATIVITY, PHOTOGRAPHY

• Old Friends

  

  Wild Geranium A friend from college days paid us a visit this past weekend. I'm embarrassed to admit how extremely low-key our weekend was -- we took a few walk... Read more

  Posted on 05 May 2014 CREATIVITY, PHOTOGRAPHY

• At the Pond

  

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  Posted on 04 May 2014 CREATIVITY, PHOTOGRAPHY

• 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

  

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  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.

  

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  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

  

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  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!

  

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  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

  

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  Posted on 17 April 2014 CREATIVITY, PHOTOGRAPHY