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• Despite the Snow . . .

  

  Headed out for my second booster (yay!) and was so happy to see spring blooms.Trilium is pretty hardy . . .But I was surprised to see that the Bleeding Heart wa... Read more

  Posted on 12 April 2022 CREATIVITY, PHOTOGRAPHY

• Small Hopes and PLeasures

  

  I find myself at the end of a Barbara Pym reading binge--and in the midst of A Very Private Eye: An Autobiography in Diaries and Letters. Read more

  Posted on 11 April 2022 CREATIVITY, PHOTOGRAPHY

• And Then . . .

  

  The weather service had it right: snow/rain/sleet interspersed with brief periods of sunshine all day Saturday.It didn't drop to freezing so I'm hopeful that th... Read more

  Posted on 10 April 2022 CREATIVITY, PHOTOGRAPHY

• As Temperatures Fall

  

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  Posted on 09 April 2022 CREATIVITY, PHOTOGRAPHY

• Josie's Art Show

  

  Josie is getting more and more into painting. This person has a tan. And a border. And a puzzling feature that I didn't ask about.She is also into signing her... Read more

  Posted on 08 April 2022 CREATIVITY, PHOTOGRAPHY

• World of Wonders

  

  What a grand springtime surprise! This beautiful book of essays arrived, an unexpected gift from a dear friend I haven't seen in way too long. And what a deligh... Read more

  Posted on 07 April 2022 CREATIVITY, PHOTOGRAPHY

• Spring Time

  

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  Posted on 06 April 2022 CREATIVITY, PHOTOGRAPHY

• Miss Birdie, Dor'thy , and the Cracked Vessels

  

  Why, honey, how good to see you this fine spring morning. Look at that old pear tree, just a-busting with blooms. But this wind’s right chilly—we best go in... Read more

  Posted on 05 April 2022 CREATIVITY, PHOTOGRAPHY

• Exuberant Spring

  

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  Posted on 04 April 2022 CREATIVITY, PHOTOGRAPHY

• Here and There

  

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  Posted on 03 April 2022 CREATIVITY, PHOTOGRAPHY

• Seen Around

  

  This poignant plea appeared recently on two blocks atop the bridge to this little church. I don't know if it's an official message from the church or an... Read more

  Posted on 02 April 2022 CREATIVITY, PHOTOGRAPHY

• Me Again

  

  When Meema picked me up from preschool, we got ice cream again! This time I got all vanilla. We sat in the car to eat it because it was Very Windy.My Castle... Read more

  Posted on 31 March 2022 CREATIVITY, PHOTOGRAPHY

• A Dilemma

  

  There's an interesting blog post HERE by another author who has written of another sad part of Madison County's history. (See the post for more details. Read more

  Posted on 30 March 2022 CREATIVITY, PHOTOGRAPHY

• The Flowers That Bloom in the Spring, Tra La

  

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  Posted on 29 March 2022 CREATIVITY, PHOTOGRAPHY

• The Ibis Trilogy

  

  This trilogy was a rather daunting read, between the cast of (it seemed) thousands and the liberal use of other languages (not translated. Read more

  Posted on 28 March 2022 CREATIVITY, PHOTOGRAPHY

• Stormy Sunrise (with Bat)

  

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  Posted on 27 March 2022 CREATIVITY, PHOTOGRAPHY

• Book Club!

  

  I met with a book club in Weaverville yesterday and was delighted with the good company and interesting questions and observations. Read more

  Posted on 26 March 2022 CREATIVITY, PHOTOGRAPHY

• Cat Vs. Dog

  

  So, I'm relaxing on the bed, enjoying the sun when BAM!''The Idiot Bitch has jumped up and is trying to intimidate moi.As if. A little growling and hissing and... Read more

  Posted on 25 March 2022 CREATIVITY, PHOTOGRAPHY

• At Random

  

  I generally hate pictures of myself but am entranced by the regal setting from my talk in Hot Springs last Saturday.Josie did this picture of her dad--whose... Read more

  Posted on 24 March 2022 CREATIVITY, PHOTOGRAPHY

• Josie's Special Treat

  

  Cynthia is a friend of Meema's and she has a drugstore. Now her drugstore sells ice cream! And it is right on the way home from preschool. Read more

  Posted on 23 March 2022 CREATIVITY, PHOTOGRAPHY