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• Aftermath

  

  We are safe but the town of Marshall is destroyed. Whole buildings are gone. All the businesses are destroyed. The water went to the second story in the old jai... Read more

  Posted on 30 September 2024 CREATIVITY, PHOTOGRAPHY

• Power Restored!

  

  After over ten inches of rain, we were happy to see blue sky again. We are all fine but western North Carolina has taken a big hit. Flooding in Marshall, Hot... Read more

  Posted on 29 September 2024 CREATIVITY, PHOTOGRAPHY

• Rainrainrain

  

  As of 5 pm yesterday, we'd had over five inches of rain but no real problems. More rain is headed our way, and the French Broad River is rising. There is... Read more

  Posted on 27 September 2024 CREATIVITY, PHOTOGRAPHY

• Time to Hunker Down

  

  The rain began around 4, as predicted. Schools are to be closed today and tomorrow as we face a lot of rain, possible power outages, flooding, and road closing. Read more

  Posted on 26 September 2024 CREATIVITY, PHOTOGRAPHY

• A Breathing Space

  

  The current political situation preys on my thoughts. It seems that no matter what new awfulness emerges-- Mark Robinson comes to mind -- the MAGA faithful blea... Read more

  Posted on 25 September 2024 CREATIVITY, PHOTOGRAPHY

• The Princess Cowgirl

  

  The princess (note tiara on hat) cowgirl and her trusty unicorn prepare for the trip down the mountain to her castle.She is accompanied by her faithful dog Otte... Read more

  Posted on 24 September 2024 CREATIVITY, PHOTOGRAPHY

• Sisters?

  

  Could be. We all dress formally . . .In your dreams, Bailey. You are but a dog and we are cats--the apex of creation.Oh. Read more

  Posted on 23 September 2024 CREATIVITY, PHOTOGRAPHY

• Autumn Equinox

  

  Balanced between summer and fall,Between love and hate, hope and fear, truth and lies----Teetering between yesterday and tomorrow,Breathless, the world waits.Ma... Read more

  Posted on 22 September 2024 CREATIVITY, PHOTOGRAPHY

• Where's My Taco Truck?

  

  Justin brought us a still-warm feast from Taco Fiesta in Mars Hill. (The dark stains on the bag indicate freshness.)There's a large pan of fajitas . . .And... Read more

  Posted on 21 September 2024 CREATIVITY, PHOTOGRAPHY

• A Little Editing

  

  Out of the blue came a request from a student from years past. She's finished the novel she workshopped in my class and is thinking about getting it edited "if... Read more

  Posted on 20 September 2024 CREATIVITY, PHOTOGRAPHY

• Field of Gold

  

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  Posted on 19 September 2024 CREATIVITY, PHOTOGRAPHY

• Mixed Emotions

  

  So happy for the blessed, much-needed rain! But I am beyond angry at the latest outrage from the GOP--well, there are so many and they keep coming--I'll focus o... Read more

  Posted on 18 September 2024 CREATIVITY, PHOTOGRAPHY

• Josie and the Camels Next Door

  

  💗💗😋💖💜 there are camels crossing. the camel is saying hi.the camel wants to eat my bow. I like the camels.the camels... Read more

  Posted on 17 September 2024 CREATIVITY, PHOTOGRAPHY

• A Hundred Personal Messages

  

  Doing what I can. I can't/won't knock on doors or march or go to rallies, but I can write messages encouraging mothers to vote. Non-partisan messages. Read more

  Posted on 15 September 2024 CREATIVITY, PHOTOGRAPHY

• A Concept of a Recipe

  

  A riff on Fish Veracruz. Big catfish filets, marinated in yoghurt with a little Dijon mustard then rolled in a mixture of flour, salt, paprika, and garlic powde... Read more

  Posted on 14 September 2024 CREATIVITY, PHOTOGRAPHY

• Signs of the Season

  

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  Posted on 13 September 2024 CREATIVITY, PHOTOGRAPHY

• Afterglow

  

  I spent a lot of time yesterday, reading various accounts of the debate. Much was predictable--the Former Guy saying he had a Great Night--his Best Debate... Read more

  Posted on 12 September 2024 CREATIVITY, PHOTOGRAPHY

• Debate Night

  

  Well, the Former Guy didn't seem to be enjoying himself very much. You could see his cheeks flush as he got worked up. I have no idea how his true believers... Read more

  Posted on 11 September 2024 CREATIVITY, PHOTOGRAPHY

• Josie Does a Blog Post

  

  💗 💢💃💃💕💜This is me. I took the pictures and Meema is writing the words I let her say. And this is a selfie I did.... Read more

  Posted on 10 September 2024 CREATIVITY, PHOTOGRAPHY

• The Meaning of Life

  

  What's it all about, Cory? Is there anything more than lying in the sun and eating cat food? I mean, is this all there is to life? Read more

  Posted on 09 September 2024 CREATIVITY, PHOTOGRAPHY