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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 ( 3917 )
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Early Intimations
Winter Jasmine Daffodils Tree Peony Weeping Willow Flowering Quince Autumn Joy Sedum Tree Peony Read more
Posted on 12 February 2019 CREATIVITY, PHOTOGRAPHY -
Updates from a Besotted Grandmother
At not quite two (21 months,) Josie is cracking codes left and right. She knows her basic (no puce or chartreuse yet) colors and recognizes letters (all of them... Read more
Posted on 11 February 2019 CREATIVITY, PHOTOGRAPHY -
Josie Does Stuff
Posted on 10 February 2019 CREATIVITY, PHOTOGRAPHY -
Walking in the Sunshine
Thursday's weather (in the 70's, for goodness sake) required that I get out for a bit of a walk. Time to see what there is to see. A lone chair, perfect for... Read more
Posted on 09 February 2019 CREATIVITY, PHOTOGRAPHY -
Toadly Warm Day!
They were singing yesterday . . . Read more
Posted on 08 February 2019 CREATIVITY, PHOTOGRAPHY -
Josie Gets Outside
Posted on 07 February 2019 CREATIVITY, PHOTOGRAPHY -
Flora on My Table and Beyond
The orchids have brightened our dark winter days, Blooming and blooming with minimal care. Before long, though, they'll have some competition. Read more
Posted on 06 February 2019 CREATIVITY, PHOTOGRAPHY -
The Marrige of Opposites
Another intriguing novel from a fine author. The Marriage of Opposites deals with the life of Rachel Pomie, a member of a small Jewish community on St. Thomas i... Read more
Posted on 05 February 2019 CREATIVITY, PHOTOGRAPHY -
Josie and Her Bird Books
Posted on 04 February 2019 CREATIVITY, PHOTOGRAPHY -
Sunrise . . .and Pink Clouds
Posted on 03 February 2019 CREATIVITY, PHOTOGRAPHY -
Tacky -- What's in a Word?
When corresponding recently with a friend regarding amaryllis, I mentioned that, growing up in Florida where a neighbor had a whole straggling hedge-like row... Read more
Posted on 02 February 2019 CREATIVITY, PHOTOGRAPHY -
At The Asheville School
First night of a 15 week critique workshop . . . off we go! Read more
Posted on 01 February 2019 CREATIVITY, PHOTOGRAPHY -
A Gentleman in Moscow
What an absolute joy this book is! It had been languishing on the TBR pile since a friend left it for me months ago. I'm not usually a fan of books about... Read more
Posted on 31 January 2019 CREATIVITY, PHOTOGRAPHY -
First the Primrose, Then . . .
Posted on 30 January 2019 CREATIVITY, PHOTOGRAPHY -
Primrose Promise
Primroses always say Spring to me. And though it's still January and snow is in the forecast, this bright little flower and the hopeful green of its leaves are... Read more
Posted on 29 January 2019 CREATIVITY, PHOTOGRAPHY -
Miss Birdie and the Power of Prayer
Why, look who’s here! How glad I am to see you on this sorry day. Come on in, honey and git you a chair. Let me turn that TV off—it ain’t doing one thing but... Read more
Posted on 28 January 2019 CREATIVITY, PHOTOGRAPHY -
Mostly Barns
Posted on 27 January 2019 CREATIVITY, PHOTOGRAPHY -
A Good Day
It was a very good day: waking to the news of Roger Stone's arrest (and his Nixon tattoo too -- really, what was he thinking?) Then came 45*'s concession... Read more
Posted on 26 January 2019 CREATIVITY, PHOTOGRAPHY -
Shhh-- We're Bird Watching
Posted on 25 January 2019 CREATIVITY, PHOTOGRAPHY -
My Zen Garden . .
I dreamed of white sand Raked in watery ripples, Embracing black stones. Awaking, I found Winter, that sly old Zen monk, At work in my pond. Read more
Posted on 24 January 2019 CREATIVITY, PHOTOGRAPHY