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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 ( 4512 )
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A Day
Early morning--heavy clouds--not very promising...But there, over yon, there's some sunshine.As the day goes on, the sun has asserted itself, the sky is Carolin... Read more
Posted on 29 November 2022 CREATIVITY, PHOTOGRAPHY -
The Game's Afoot
Posted on 28 November 2022
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Braiding Sweetgrass
I'd been hearing about this book for some while, but you know how it is--so many books, so little time. Then a friend came to visit and put the book in my hands... Read more
Posted on 27 November 2022 CREATIVITY, PHOTOGRAPHY -
Beware Hackers
I received an email from PayPal regarding suspicious activity with my account. Someone was requesting a considerable amount. There was a phone number to call... Read more
Posted on 26 November 2022 CREATIVITY, PHOTOGRAPHY -
Happy Thanksgiving!
With grateful thanks for Mother Earth's bounty. Read more
Posted on 24 November 2022 CREATIVITY, PHOTOGRAPHY -
Re-Arranging Perceptions
There was a small kerfuffle on a Facebook group I follow. Someone wondered why in the world people would use paper plates for a Thanksgiving feast and, rather... Read more
Posted on 23 November 2022 CREATIVITY, PHOTOGRAPHY -
Blooming at My Window
Posted on 22 November 2022
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Cookbooks Worth Reading
A visiting friend and I got to talking about cooking and cookbooks. I showed him my latest darling--a Gullah-Geechee cookbook that, aside from tempting... Read more
Posted on 21 November 2022 CREATIVITY, PHOTOGRAPHY -
Almost Sunrise
Posted on 20 November 2022
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More From Grumpy's Workshop
Suitable for hanging on a tree or can stand alone.Tiny birdhouse ornament, figured maple and black walnut.Black walnut box with turquoise resin inset.Pencil... Read more
Posted on 19 November 2022 CREATIVITY, PHOTOGRAPHY -
Josie Leaves a Trail of Mess
There was no school Thursday, and I spent the day with Meema and Grumpy. By the end of the day when it was almost time to watch a video at five o'clock, Meema... Read more
Posted on 18 November 2022 CREATIVITY, PHOTOGRAPHY -
A Tricky Subject
A sad thing happened yesterday (when I'm writing this.) Justin came to pick up Josie and said there would be no school Thursday because of a death. Read more
Posted on 17 November 2022 CREATIVITY, PHOTOGRAPHY -
Dark Season
Cold and rainy and mostly gray. We needed the rain and maybe the cold will finally kill off the ticks which continue to show up on Jenny after her rambles.Movin... Read more
Posted on 16 November 2022 CREATIVITY, PHOTOGRAPHY -
And More Good News
Democrat Katie Hobbs wins the governor's race in Arizona, defeating MAGA babe and election denier Kari Lake!Bit by bit, the madness is draining away. Read more
Posted on 15 November 2022 CREATIVITY, PHOTOGRAPHY -
White Stuff and Heart-Warming News
Yesterday morning found a bit of white stuff on our deck. But was it snow--suitable for the barefoot-walk-in-the-first, said to ensure good health? Read more
Posted on 14 November 2022 CREATIVITY, PHOTOGRAPHY -
Sunday
Posted on 13 November 2022
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Josie Spends the Day
There was no school on Friday, so I spent the day with Meema and Grumpy. After pancakes we went upstairs to my office. Meema did some ironing and I read to... Read more
Posted on 12 November 2022 CREATIVITY, PHOTOGRAPHY -
Veterans Day
A hats off to all who've served our country in the Armed Forces. May our country do better by the many who are homeless and/or suffering from disabilities... Read more
Posted on 11 November 2022 CREATIVITY, PHOTOGRAPHY -
Coulda Been Worse
Feeling, if not joyful, at least relieved. Locally our current (D) sheriff was re-elected over the candidate (R) who used a hammer as a prop. The school board... Read more
Posted on 10 November 2022 CREATIVITY, PHOTOGRAPHY -
Fifty-Nine Years-- A Re-post with Update
November 9, 1963Fifty-nine years!?! Where does the time go?John's grandfather (with whom I am exchanging an air kiss here) and his wife had just celebrated thei... Read more
Posted on 09 November 2022 CREATIVITY, PHOTOGRAPHY
