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• Hail, Yes!

  

  A sudden hailstorm blew in and for a while, thanks to our metal roof, it was a great deal like being inside a popcorn popper. When it was all over, there was a... Read more

  Posted on 22 May 2022 CREATIVITY, PHOTOGRAPHY

• Appetizing

  

  Puff pastry (thank you, Pepperidge Farm) appetizers for a little birthday party. The recipe is HERE but I substituted Mexican mixed shredded cheese and feta,... Read more

  Posted on 21 May 2022 CREATIVITY, PHOTOGRAPHY

• These Days

  

  These days, I have more pictures than words . . . Read more

  Posted on 20 May 2022 CREATIVITY, PHOTOGRAPHY

• Waiting for Sun Up

  

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  Posted on 19 May 2022 CREATIVITY, PHOTOGRAPHY

• Josie the Photographer

  

  Josie has discovered phone photography. I've loved seeing what catches her eye. (Everything, to some extent--she took almost 500 pictures once she got going. Read more

  Posted on 18 May 2022 CREATIVITY, PHOTOGRAPHY

• Out and About

  

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  Posted on 17 May 2022 CREATIVITY, PHOTOGRAPHY

• Birthday Party

  

  It was just parents and grandparents as there's going to be a kids' end-of-school party in a few weeks. Her little self had a good time anywayShe scored big in... Read more

  Posted on 16 May 2022 CREATIVITY, PHOTOGRAPHY

• Once There Were Wolves

  

  Another one from my book pusher. It was on the top of the heap and I've reached for it then pushed it away for several days now. I blame Bambi. And Black Beauty. Read more

  Posted on 15 May 2022 CREATIVITY, PHOTOGRAPHY

• Me Again

  

  On Friday at preschool there was a birthday party for me, Josie. There were cupcakes and a fancy purple birthday hat and when Meema picked me up I told her I ha... Read more

  Posted on 14 May 2022 CREATIVITY, PHOTOGRAPHY

• Where Did the Day Go?

  

  I manage to keep up with meals and laundry--but sometimes I look back and wonder what kept me so busy all day.Let' s see: Finished quilting the doll quilt that... Read more

  Posted on 13 May 2022 CREATIVITY, PHOTOGRAPHY

• A Closer Look

  

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  Posted on 12 May 2022 CREATIVITY, PHOTOGRAPHY

• Josie Out of Doors

  

  It is almost summer and you know what that means--it is time to Play Outside! After we did some inside stuff (I helped with the laundry), we went down to my... Read more

  Posted on 11 May 2022 CREATIVITY, PHOTOGRAPHY

• Along the Way

  

  Wisteria and Yellow FlagsWild Flame AzaleaThis one, across from the pond, and another near the top of the mountain are the only ones I know of on our land.Locus... Read more

  Posted on 10 May 2022 CREATIVITY, PHOTOGRAPHY

• The Lincoln Highway

  

  I loved Towles's Gentleman in Moscow and Rules of Civility, but, in my opinion, this novel is even better. What a wild ride! Engaging characters, tantalizing... Read more

  Posted on 09 May 2022 CREATIVITY, PHOTOGRAPHY

• At Last!

  

  The barn quilt I painted months ago finally got hoisted into place--with the excellent help of some of Justin's friends.These were some of the same wonderful... Read more

  Posted on 08 May 2022 CREATIVITY, PHOTOGRAPHY

• Chattels of the State?

  

  One of my friends recently asked some very good questions about this pending decision re Roe v. Wade. Lots to think about.Suppose a young girl from a poor famil... Read more

  Posted on 07 May 2022 CREATIVITY, PHOTOGRAPHY

• This and That

  

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  Posted on 06 May 2022 CREATIVITY, PHOTOGRAPHY

• Since When . . .

  

  "Since when is a couple’s or a person’s convenience worth more than a baby’s life?" was the smug little question in a Facebook post. Read more

  Posted on 05 May 2022 CREATIVITY, PHOTOGRAPHY

• Josie and Another Busy Day

  

  Yesterday was great! I wore my long princess dress that Grandma gave me and my special Moana amulet. But then I changed to a short dress. Meema is really glad... Read more

  Posted on 04 May 2022 CREATIVITY, PHOTOGRAPHY

• May Riches

  

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  Posted on 03 May 2022 CREATIVITY, PHOTOGRAPHY