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• Goldfish Memories-- Gail Armour and Jeanie the Half-Girl

  

  Sitting out on the deck with John and our adult beverages, I was mesmerized by the goldfish. It's always challenging to count them--we think we have eleven... Read more

  Posted on 14 August 2022 CREATIVITY, PHOTOGRAPHY

• Out and About

  

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  Posted on 13 August 2022 CREATIVITY, PHOTOGRAPHY

• Progress Report from Me, Josie

  

  Now that I am five years old and will start kindergarten in 11 more days, here are the things I can already do: I can fix my own breakfast. First I pour cheerio... Read more

  Posted on 12 August 2022 CREATIVITY, PHOTOGRAPHY

• Out of the Woods

  

  Penland's in Marshall in now carrying some of John's work. After the shock of the fire and the long slow cleanup and rebuild, it's so gratifying to see his... Read more

  Posted on 11 August 2022 CREATIVITY, PHOTOGRAPHY

• Intimations of Change

  

  A maple on the bank above our house always jumps the gun and begins dropping beautifully colored leaves in early August. And while I know in my heart that autum... Read more

  Posted on 10 August 2022 CREATIVITY, PHOTOGRAPHY

• Gallimaufry

  

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  Posted on 09 August 2022 CREATIVITY, PHOTOGRAPHY

• It Did It Again!

  

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  Posted on 07 August 2022 CREATIVITY, PHOTOGRAPHY

• Perfect Imperfection Again

  

  This is from a smallish cherry log, not completely seasoned. John turned it anyway, hoping it wouldn't crack as it dried.But it did. So he filled the cracks wit... Read more

  Posted on 06 August 2022 CREATIVITY, PHOTOGRAPHY

• Looking Back. Looking Forward

  

  Continuing with my de-accessioning of books. So far, about ten good-sized boxes of books have gone to the library to be offered in their fall book sale. Read more

  Posted on 05 August 2022 CREATIVITY, PHOTOGRAPHY

• Looking East

  

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  Posted on 04 August 2022 CREATIVITY, PHOTOGRAPHY

• The Puppeteer's Daughters

  

  Heather Newton (whose McMullin Circle and Under the Mercy Trees I have praised on this blog) has a new novel out and it's a delight! Read more

  Posted on 03 August 2022 CREATIVITY, PHOTOGRAPHY

• Salmon Citrus Slaw

  

  Serves 2-4 Yum! Good with focaccia on the side. Do the prep well ahead of time. 2-4 small salmon filets 2 limes (3 TB juice plus wedges for serving 2 TB fresh... Read more

  Posted on 02 August 2022 CREATIVITY, PHOTOGRAPHY

• Rabbit, Rabbit

  

  Lughnasadh is a Gaelic/Celtic early harvest festival, celebrated on August 1-- more or less halfway between Summer Solstice and Fall Equinox. The Catholic Churc... Read more

  Posted on 01 August 2022 CREATIVITY, PHOTOGRAPHY

• Grateful Joys

  

  This fuchsia was a Mothers Day present a couple of years ago. It continues to amaze and delight me.And hurrah for self-sown hollyhocks that grace our porch... Read more

  Posted on 31 July 2022 CREATIVITY, PHOTOGRAPHY

• Iconic Food Memories (repost from 2015

  

  In a recent POST I talked about re-reading the Oz books in search of a soup sea -- and not finding it. Through the wonder of social media, a Facebook friend... Read more

  Posted on 30 July 2022 CREATIVITY, PHOTOGRAPHY

• Kitteh Has Some Thoughts

  

  Really!Talk about disgusting.This... this filthy beast has tracked mud (I hope it's just mud) on the bed and is lying there, oblivious to decency. And The... Read more

  Posted on 29 July 2022 CREATIVITY, PHOTOGRAPHY

• I Can't Even

  

  Along with the JESUS IS LORD sign, there's a Trump/Pence sticker, an American flag/Madison Cawthorne sticker, a sticker for a local gun store, and a Semper Fi... Read more

  Posted on 28 July 2022 CREATIVITY, PHOTOGRAPHY

• Art and Play Date and Art

  

  This is a painting I did with acrylics. I asked Meema to draw a hippo for me to paint. She did but I wanted him looking at me so that where I put his face. I... Read more

  Posted on 27 July 2022 CREATIVITY, PHOTOGRAPHY

• Here and There

  

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  Posted on 26 July 2022 CREATIVITY, PHOTOGRAPHY

• Dealing With the Heat

  

  Get up early. Now's a good time to water outdoor potted plants. Brew tea for iced tea. If something must be cooked, do it now. Decide what sort of salad to... Read more

  Posted on 25 July 2022 CREATIVITY, PHOTOGRAPHY