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Vicki Lane Mysteries
http://vickilanemysteries.blogspot.com/
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 ( 3923 )
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Oh, Deer!
"At least 40 deer have been reported dead, primarily in the Little Pine and Big Pine Communities, according to Justin McVey of the NC Wildlife Resources... Read more
Posted on 24 August 2019 CREATIVITY, PHOTOGRAPHY -
Queen(s) of the Night
Yesterday was the day! The two buds on the night-blooming cereus were ready to open and I wanted to capture the once-a-year event. They don't open till... Read more
Posted on 23 August 2019 CREATIVITY, PHOTOGRAPHY -
Josie at Her Local Library
Posted on 22 August 2019 CREATIVITY, PHOTOGRAPHY -
The Game's Afoot!
My editor has sent me a production schedule for the Civil War book and I've been in touch with her and with the Editor-in-Chief about the title. Read more
Posted on 21 August 2019 CREATIVITY, PHOTOGRAPHY -
Wait For It (and Find the Hummingbird)
Posted on 20 August 2019 CREATIVITY, PHOTOGRAPHY -
Between You and Me --Confessions of a Comma Queen
"Die heiresses! Die heiresses!" I repeated over and over as I moved around the living room, applying polish to the dusty, mildew-pocked furniture. An odd... Read more
Posted on 19 August 2019 CREATIVITY, PHOTOGRAPHY -
Once and Future Veg
The label disappeared -- maybe Nancy, who gave me the start of this dramatic tomato knows what it is. They aren't quite ripe yet but I'm looking forward to... Read more
Posted on 18 August 2019 CREATIVITY, PHOTOGRAPHY -
Josie Does Stuff
Posted on 17 August 2019 CREATIVITY, PHOTOGRAPHY -
Flowers and Castle Improvement
Posted on 16 August 2019 CREATIVITY, PHOTOGRAPHY -
The End of Innocence
N.C. Wyeth - Jodie and the Fluttermill Yesterday at the library, Josie went out to the little playground. There was a group of slightly older kids running and... Read more
Posted on 15 August 2019 CREATIVITY, PHOTOGRAPHY -
Time Travel -- Back to 2003
So I've worked my way through the photos on my laptop and can't resist posting some of the highlights. Above is a young Eddie the Cat and below is a scene from... Read more
Posted on 14 August 2019 CREATIVITY, PHOTOGRAPHY -
A Year Ago
I've been trying to reduce the size of my photo files -- delete all the duplicates and near duplicates and otherwise not-worth-saving stuff. I'm working... Read more
Posted on 13 August 2019 CREATIVITY, PHOTOGRAPHY -
Wash Day with Josie
Posted on 12 August 2019 CREATIVITY, PHOTOGRAPHY -
Two of My Favorite Things
Posted on 11 August 2019 CREATIVITY, PHOTOGRAPHY -
Sunrise Surprise
'Just another day in Paradise,' John called to me as I hurried, bleary-eyed in my nightshirt, to the front porch to catch the sunrise. And I did, just barely. Read more
Posted on 10 August 2019 CREATIVITY, PHOTOGRAPHY -
A VERY Big Book
It had been almost forty years since I'd read any Le Guin but I still remembered the enchantment I felt, sailing that amazing archipelago. Read more
Posted on 09 August 2019 CREATIVITY, PHOTOGRAPHY -
One Morning
Yesterday morning, to be precise. The clouds around Barnett Mountain were particularly appealing . . . As was the fancy crimped collar at the base of the green... Read more
Posted on 08 August 2019 CREATIVITY, PHOTOGRAPHY -
Immersive Art with Josie
Posted on 07 August 2019 CREATIVITY, PHOTOGRAPHY -
Wildllife Observations
Several big frogs make the little pond ring with their twangy music. This lonely young turkey was following a deer. One of our many box turtles What some folks... Read more
Posted on 06 August 2019 CREATIVITY, PHOTOGRAPHY -
What Sort of People . . .?
What sort of people think frequent mass shootings aren't a problem worthy of congressional action? There've been 250 (give or take) so far this year for our poo... Read more
Posted on 05 August 2019 CREATIVITY, PHOTOGRAPHY