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• Melting

  

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  Posted on 28 December 2020 CREATIVITY, PHOTOGRAPHY

• 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

  

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  Posted on 26 December 2020 CREATIVITY, PHOTOGRAPHY

• 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

  

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  Posted on 23 December 2020 CREATIVITY, PHOTOGRAPHY

• 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

• Fun Guys

  

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  Posted on 20 December 2020 CREATIVITY, PHOTOGRAPHY

• The Winternight Trilogy

  

  On these cold days, I've been wandering through a fantasy world set in 14th century Russia -- a land torn between Christianity and the older pagan ways that... Read more

  Posted on 19 December 2020 CREATIVITY, PHOTOGRAPHY

• Only a Few Christmases Ago

  

  2017 (no teeth)2018 (meeting Dolly)2019 (doing the decorating)2019 Read more

  Posted on 18 December 2020 CREATIVITY, PHOTOGRAPHY

• Zuppa of the Evening, Beautiful Zuppa

  

  A cold and rainy day calls for soup. After seeing a friend's post about the Caldo Gallego he'd made, I went to the kitchen, prepared to make some myself. I... Read more

  Posted on 17 December 2020 CREATIVITY, PHOTOGRAPHY

• No Words

  

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  Posted on 16 December 2020 CREATIVITY, PHOTOGRAPHY

• Good Reading from Western North Carolina

  

  It's always nice to make a list of this sort-- especially when there are so many authors I admire--Ron Rash, Annette Saunook Clapsaddle,, and Leah Hampton, to... Read more

  Posted on 15 December 2020 CREATIVITY, PHOTOGRAPHY

• Decking Those Halls

  

  Cutting evergreens to spread around inside and out. . .And trying to remember what I once knew about making wreaths.I think the kindest adjective for my two... Read more

  Posted on 14 December 2020 CREATIVITY, PHOTOGRAPHY

• A Deep Sigh of Relief

  

  I was all set to write about the outrageous attempt perpetrated by Texas and a large number of Republican congresspersons to nullify votes in several state... Read more

  Posted on 12 December 2020 CREATIVITY, PHOTOGRAPHY

• Writers Write

  

  Last night was the 15th and final meeting of my creative prose writing workshop. Six talented writers and thoughtful givers of critique--and I feel like I got t... Read more

  Posted on 11 December 2020 CREATIVITY, PHOTOGRAPHY

• Funky Christmas--from the Archives

  

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  Posted on 10 December 2020 CREATIVITY, PHOTOGRAPHY

• A Work in Progreaa

  

  Like this amaryllis, my Christmas preparations are underway. Packages mailed, overseas cards ditto, lights strung, Christmas doodads and pictures and quilts in... Read more

  Posted on 09 December 2020 CREATIVITY, PHOTOGRAPHY

• Josie Makes Pumpkin Bread with a Secret

  

  Look what I made! It is Pumpkin Bread with a Secret.I stirred up the eggs and oil and vanilla and spices and apple sauce.(Meema made the applesauce. She boiled ... Read more

  Posted on 08 December 2020 CREATIVITY, PHOTOGRAPHY