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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 ( 4000 )
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Potpourri from Friday
A fairy princess came to spend the day.We checked out the two new fish that Renee A. gave us. They are little but they aren't afraid of the big guys.The little... Read more
Posted on 06 July 2024 CREATIVITY, PHOTOGRAPHY -
Paddlers
A good way to cool off in this hot weather.The river is low, but the experienced guides know where to aim the rafts. The section these folks are embarking on ca... Read more
Posted on 05 July 2024 CREATIVITY, PHOTOGRAPHY -
Taking a Page from Mrs. Alito's Book
Grim and perilous times . . . a Supreme Court bought and paid for, Big Money and Big Business set to have it all their own way. . . a nation in distress. Read more
Posted on 04 July 2024 CREATIVITY, PHOTOGRAPHY -
A Musical and So Much More
Monday at Meema and Grumpy's. While we waited for pancakes, I read my new Humpty Dumpty magazine.I can read it all without having to ask Meema what a word is... Read more
Posted on 03 July 2024 CREATIVITY, PHOTOGRAPHY -
The Blessing of Rain
Over three days, we were blessed with more than three inches of rain--a great relief to our parched pastures and sweating selves.Such a delight to sit on the... Read more
Posted on 02 July 2024 CREATIVITY, PHOTOGRAPHY -
Rabbit Rabbit Tomato Time!
Time for the perfect summer sandwich! Read more
Posted on 01 July 2024 CREATIVITY, PHOTOGRAPHY -
Hard Decisions
thoughtI took advantage of a cooler day to attack my workroom, the place where I've made many quilts and the place where I wrote all six Elizabeth Goodweather... Read more
Posted on 30 June 2024 CREATIVITY, PHOTOGRAPHY -
Evening Clouds in Walnut
Posted on 29 June 2024 CREATIVITY, PHOTOGRAPHY
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Rhinoplasty Needed
In what Claui called 'an unfortunate series of events,' Josie's beautiful rhino, crocheted by her Aunt Aileen, was the victim of two too- playful dogs. I don't... Read more
Posted on 28 June 2024 CREATIVITY, PHOTOGRAPHY -
Reading in Hot Weather
Josie is attending day camp all this week, thanks to her other grandmother, and my schedule is suddenly quite open. The heat, hovering around 90, leaves me... Read more
Posted on 27 June 2024 CREATIVITY, PHOTOGRAPHY -
At Last!
I planted these daylilies four years ago. Their first year, they didn't bloom but that was expected. The second year, they were inadvertently whacked down by a... Read more
Posted on 25 June 2024 CREATIVITY, PHOTOGRAPHY -
A Visit from My Local Book Pusher
For the past several years, Allegra and I have done book swaps. Great bulging shopping bags filled with books we think the other would enjoy change hands and... Read more
Posted on 24 June 2024 CREATIVITY, PHOTOGRAPHY -
Sunday Surprise
Arum dracunculus, aka Voodoo Lily and some other names I won't mention for fear of Auntie FB getting offended. Very hardy--I planted the first one probably... Read more
Posted on 23 June 2024 CREATIVITY, PHOTOGRAPHY -
A Hello Kitty Day
I spent the day at Meema and Grumpy's on Friday and I showed Meema the library book about Hello Kitty and her grandma and told Meema we would have a Hello... Read more
Posted on 22 June 2024 CREATIVITY, PHOTOGRAPHY -
New Neighbors
When I was Josie's age or a bit older, we lived on a block comprised of new houses and vacant lots. And houses under construction. Read more
Posted on 21 June 2024 CREATIVITY, PHOTOGRAPHY -
Summer Solstice
Marking the longest day, celebrants gather round the traditional solstice bonfire in hopes of foiling evil spirits and ensuring a good harvest.(Photo by Justin... Read more
Posted on 20 June 2024 CREATIVITY, PHOTOGRAPHY -
Meema Strikes Out
Josie's dad was always a great one for arguing, so much so that we often told him he was perfect for a legal career. Actually, one of his teachers, noticing... Read more
Posted on 18 June 2024 CREATIVITY, PHOTOGRAPHY -
Forty Years
Our little south-facing shed greenhouse has been an ongoing pleasure. It's been used mainly to overwinter things like lavender, rosemary, and bay, as well as... Read more
Posted on 17 June 2024 CREATIVITY, PHOTOGRAPHY -
Connections?
Part of my morning routine, along with coffee, Heather Cox Richardson and the NY Times, is playing the game Connections in which you try to make groups of four... Read more
Posted on 15 June 2024 CREATIVITY, PHOTOGRAPHY -
Dragonflies
The photo above is an old one-- I blogged about it HERE. I took it in the garden a long time back. I'll never duplicate that luck, but I continue to be... Read more
Posted on 14 June 2024 CREATIVITY, PHOTOGRAPHY