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• Green, Green, Green!

  

  The spring greens are dazzling everywhere.They really pop against the gray sky.Yes, this is my favorite time of year. Read more

  Posted on 26 April 2021 CREATIVITY, PHOTOGRAPHY

• An Existential Question

  

  In attempting to deal with my ever over-flowing book shelves, I resolved to get rid of duplicates--mostly ancient paperbacks from the time when fifty cents was ... Read more

  Posted on 24 April 2021 CREATIVITY, PHOTOGRAPHY

• Josie Paints

  

  Meema and I did some painting Wednesday.I did Medusa with her snake hair.I held my brush lightly and did not press down hard. I drew the Cyclops with one eye.An... Read more

  Posted on 23 April 2021 CREATIVITY, PHOTOGRAPHY

• Here and There

  

  Double DaffodilYellow TrilliumMayappleColumbine Read more

  Posted on 22 April 2021 CREATIVITY, PHOTOGRAPHY

• Accountability, Not Justice

  

  The guilty verdict in the Chauvin case was exceeding welcome--but, as one speaker pointed out, it was a victory for accountability, not justice. Read more

  Posted on 21 April 2021 CREATIVITY, PHOTOGRAPHY

• Josie and the New Chicks

  

  I went with Meema to get chicks at Silvers Mill. They are very cute and fluffy.And tiny, tiny. But they will grow up to be hens that lay eggs for us to eat. Read more

  Posted on 20 April 2021 CREATIVITY, PHOTOGRAPHY

• Still At It

  

  I have a lot to learn and a long way to go but I'm enjoying the journey and realizing that each thing I paint, no matter how unsatisfactory, had taught me... Read more

  Posted on 19 April 2021 CREATIVITY, PHOTOGRAPHY

• Silent Sunday

  

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  Posted on 18 April 2021 CREATIVITY, PHOTOGRAPHY

• Pasta Alla Pancetta, 'shrooms, and Ramps

  

  My little ramp patch is putting forth so I harvested a very few leaves. I'd love to use the bulbs too--but then there'd be fewer ramps next year. Read more

  Posted on 17 April 2021 CREATIVITY, PHOTOGRAPHY

• A Crowded Calendar?

  

  After a year of having a blank slate of a calendar, I find that appointments and other things are elbowing their way in. And I'm surprised that it's seeming a... Read more

  Posted on 16 April 2021 CREATIVITY, PHOTOGRAPHY

• Outside

  

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  Posted on 15 April 2021 CREATIVITY, PHOTOGRAPHY

• Perceptions

  

  A sweet little girl. . .A traditional childhood moment . . .And she brought a favorite book outside . . .No, she's not actually reading it. And I cannot... Read more

  Posted on 14 April 2021 CREATIVITY, PHOTOGRAPHY

• Soft Opening

  

  It felt like a rehearsal for next year's (fingers crossed) Easter party. Virginia cousins (adults vaccinated!) were visiting and the planned camping and family... Read more

  Posted on 12 April 2021 CREATIVITY, PHOTOGRAPHY

• Silent Sunday

  

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  Posted on 11 April 2021 CREATIVITY, PHOTOGRAPHY

• The Southern Woman--Waking

  

  In my writing workshop, we were discussing a hilarious piece by one of the class members who writes wild, over-the-top, occasionally bittersweet vignettes of... Read more

  Posted on 10 April 2021 CREATIVITY, PHOTOGRAPHY

• Josie as Cinderella

  

  Oh, hi. I am having a cup of tea before I get started on my project. I am going to make a Big Mess.I am taking everything off my shelves and putting it all... Read more

  Posted on 09 April 2021 CREATIVITY, PHOTOGRAPHY

• Daffodils and Crow

  

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  Posted on 08 April 2021 CREATIVITY, PHOTOGRAPHY

• Shop Update

  

  Come on in! Yes, it's a mess but the wiring is done, insulation, wainscoting(of a sort,) and drywall in place, though not yet mudded and painted. Ceiling to... Read more

  Posted on 07 April 2021 CREATIVITY, PHOTOGRAPHY

• Josie's Easter

  

  I have a new Easter dress and green sandals.The Easter Bunny brought me three new castle people. This one is Elsa from Frozen.The other two are Rapunzel and... Read more

  Posted on 05 April 2021 CREATIVITY, PHOTOGRAPHY

• Getting Ready

  

  We are getting ready for Easter and dying eggs for the Easter Bunny! He will hide them for me to find.We have eleven because one broke. Meema bought white eggs... Read more

  Posted on 03 April 2021 CREATIVITY, PHOTOGRAPHY