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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 ( 4422 )
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We Knew Who He Was Before He Was Elected
What follows is a repost from 2015. I knew he was bad news--just not how very bad. What he and his enablers have done to our country by pushing the narrative... Read more
Posted on 10 January 2021 CREATIVITY, PHOTOGRAPHY -
A Quiet Moment
Posted on 09 January 2021
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Senate Bean Soup
A while back, John expressed a wish for Senate Bean Soup--something I've made in the past and not liked all that much. But I made some on Tuesday and it was... Read more
Posted on 08 January 2021 CREATIVITY, PHOTOGRAPHY -
What a Day!
Ivanka called them patriots. I call them terrorists and looters. And traitors. "You're very special. We love you," said the President (but not for long! Read more
Posted on 07 January 2021 CREATIVITY, PHOTOGRAPHY -
Tuesday, 9:30 Pm, Haiku
So much depends nowOn a run-off in Georgia. . .Deep breath. Go to bed. Read more
Posted on 06 January 2021 CREATIVITY, PHOTOGRAPHY -
Josie and the Princess in the Tower
Someone (Jayna?) asked for a video of Josie and the Castle People. Josie talks to them in a wee high voice that I can't always follow. And she keeps blocking th... Read more
Posted on 05 January 2021 CREATIVITY, PHOTOGRAPHY -
Odds and Ends
Posted on 04 January 2021
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A Challenge
I don't expect anyone to look to me for guidance or wisdom but recently I've been thinking about a precept I believe is worth attempting. Be Kind. Read more
Posted on 03 January 2021 CREATIVITY, PHOTOGRAPHY -
Hey! It is Me Josie on New Year's Day. My Mama Who is a n...
Hey! It is me Josie on New Year's Day. My mama who is a nurse had to work and I stayed with Meema and Grumpy. We did arts and crafts and read books and played... Read more
Posted on 02 January 2021 CREATIVITY, PHOTOGRAPHY -
Breaking Up Christmas
Per family tradition, I'll spend today disassembling the Christmas tree so it will be out of the house before the New Year. The lights on the stairs and... Read more
Posted on 31 December 2020 CREATIVITY, PHOTOGRAPHY -
What's Up with the Castle People?
As most of you know, my corner cupboard, once the place I displayed special seasonal objets, is now half Josie territory. I still get the top two shelves but... Read more
Posted on 30 December 2020 CREATIVITY, PHOTOGRAPHY -
Begging for Reviews--And Another Drawing
I'm beginning to hear from folks who've been reading Crows during the holidays and have been so delighted at the lovely things they've said. Read more
Posted on 29 December 2020 CREATIVITY, PHOTOGRAPHY -
Melting
Posted on 28 December 2020
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The Christmas Elf
Our tradition is for the youngest (that's been Justin for a long time) to be the Christmas Elf and get the presents, one at a time, from under the tree and... Read more
Posted on 27 December 2020 CREATIVITY, PHOTOGRAPHY -
The White Album
Posted on 26 December 2020
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Happy Holiday!!!
We still decorated, as usual, but went for a smaller tree in a different location. A much more manageable size that doesn't require younger helpers--we'll... Read more
Posted on 25 December 2020 CREATIVITY, PHOTOGRAPHY -
Miss Birdie's Full House
Why, honey, how good it is to see you. And look at that basket—tangerines and all manner of good things, I know. Just set it down there, I won’t ask you to... Read more
Posted on 24 December 2020 CREATIVITY, PHOTOGRAPHY -
Branches
Posted on 23 December 2020
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Josie Has the Christmas Spirit
Christmas is almost here! Meema and Grumpy have a beautiful tree . . .And my dog Benny has a fancy sweater. BobaDog, who has a warm fur suit, made fun of him bu... Read more
Posted on 22 December 2020 CREATIVITY, PHOTOGRAPHY -
The Shortest Day
A most welcome turning of the Great Wheel. May the return of the Light heal our world.I won't be the only one posting this beautiful poem today. Read more
Posted on 21 December 2020 CREATIVITY, PHOTOGRAPHY
