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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 ( 3913 )
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A Trivia Question
As I lay dozing, in the dream-time between letting Jenny out at seven and getting up and on with the day at eight, once more an array of random thoughts and... Read more
Posted on 06 April 2024 CREATIVITY, PHOTOGRAPHY -
An Inconvenient Wife
Having been a long-time fan of historical fiction about Henry VIII and his six wives, I jumped at the chance to read Karen Olson's modern re-telling of the... Read more
Posted on 05 April 2024 CREATIVITY, PHOTOGRAPHY -
The Most Beautiful Time
Posted on 04 April 2024 CREATIVITY, PHOTOGRAPHY -
From a Member of the Silent Generation
At the Easter Party this year (and last,) I sat on the sidelines as Hostess Emeritus and left the decisions and hard work to Justin, Claui, and a host of younge... Read more
Posted on 03 April 2024 CREATIVITY, PHOTOGRAPHY -
Quite a Party--and How About That Weather!
Yikes, so many pictures. I tried to choose but hated to leave out anyone, so . . .The Hunt: There are three. A tiny corner of the front yard s marked off for... Read more
Posted on 02 April 2024 CREATIVITY, PHOTOGRAPHY -
Rabbit, Rabbit. . . and Chaucer
There will be a LOT of Easter Party pictures tomorrow. But for now, Josie would like you to know she won the prize Blus Bunny) for most eggs found. 23! Read more
Posted on 01 April 2024 CREATIVITY, PHOTOGRAPHY -
Happy Easter/Spring! (with Pics from Sat.)
(I found this post card in my mother's childhood scrapbook) Brightening John's shop with borrowed quilts . . .A baby quilt from long ago.Some old: some new.So... Read more
Posted on 31 March 2024 CREATIVITY, PHOTOGRAPHY -
The Game's Afoot
Thursday night gathering at Justin and Claui's house as friend and relations roll in to help with Easter Party setup.A spirited gathering. . .A resourceful youn... Read more
Posted on 30 March 2024 CREATIVITY, PHOTOGRAPHY -
Bailey Says Welcome to Doggy Daycare
On the days their people go to work, my friends Otter and Domino bring themselves up for daycare. They come trotting up the path, ready for treats and some... Read more
Posted on 29 March 2024 CREATIVITY, PHOTOGRAPHY -
Springing
Posted on 28 March 2024 CREATIVITY, PHOTOGRAPHY -
Catcher in the Rye-- Sixty-some Years Later
It's been a while since I re-read Catcher, and, not surprisingly, the years have made a difference. I first encountered the book when I was a... Read more
Posted on 27 March 2024 CREATIVITY, PHOTOGRAPHY -
In Progress
As I mentioned in an earlier post, I've always loved this conglomeration of rooflines at the Boyd place down the road. So finally, I decided to have a go at... Read more
Posted on 26 March 2024 CREATIVITY, PHOTOGRAPHY -
Wordless Walk
Posted on 25 March 2024 CREATIVITY, PHOTOGRAPHY -
Miss Birdie and Dor'thy Go to Water
(From The Day of Small Things)They was a time when I had bad dreams . . . dreams of Old Spearfinger standing by my bed and I would wake crying and shivering... Read more
Posted on 24 March 2024 CREATIVITY, PHOTOGRAPHY -
Flora
Posted on 23 March 2024 CREATIVITY, PHOTOGRAPHY -
Spring Beauties
I've long loved the cluster of roof lines at the Boyd place down the road. When the sun is on them, they look like something one of the Wyeths might have... Read more
Posted on 22 March 2024 CREATIVITY, PHOTOGRAPHY -
Bingo!
Another wait on the chilly porch yesterday morning and this time, I got the equinoctial sunrise I'd been hoping for. Clear sky, mostly . . .And here comes the... Read more
Posted on 21 March 2024 CREATIVITY, PHOTOGRAPHY -
Hidden Figures
I was experimenting with watercolors--especially with adding texture by dropping salt or drops of alcohol onto the wet paint, when these critters emerged.... Read more
Posted on 20 March 2024 CREATIVITY, PHOTOGRAPHY -
The Great Wheel Turns
For the past two mornings, I've sat on the porch waiting for the sun to show itself in the center of the horizon.There's a nice glow in the expected spot. Read more
Posted on 19 March 2024 CREATIVITY, PHOTOGRAPHY -
Daffodil Dizzy
Posted on 18 March 2024 CREATIVITY, PHOTOGRAPHY