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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 ( 3919 )
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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 -
Josie Dances -- Bob Eats
Posted on 23 January 2019 CREATIVITY, PHOTOGRAPHY -
Asheville
In Asheville for a faculty reading at Malaprop's on Sunday, I couldn't resist the view from the parking garage. I love peeking into these lives . . . (and... Read more
Posted on 22 January 2019 CREATIVITY, PHOTOGRAPHY -
On the Night of the Super Wolf Blood Moon Eclipse
Around 6 -- the temperature is in the teens . . . and there are lots of clouds . . . I wonder how this image happened? There's a full eclipse coming and the moo... Read more
Posted on 21 January 2019 CREATIVITY, PHOTOGRAPHY -
Fading Beauty . . .
For almost a month the amaryllis have bloomed and bloomed -- thirteen blossoms on three stems -- and now they are fading. Delicate petal edges crumple inward an... Read more
Posted on 20 January 2019 CREATIVITY, PHOTOGRAPHY -
Another Cold Wet Day with Josie
Posted on 19 January 2019 CREATIVITY, PHOTOGRAPHY -
Mary Oliver -- Rest in Peace
She has left us so much . . . Last Night the Rain Spoke to Me by Mary Oliver Last night the rain spoke to me slowly, saying, what joy to come falling out of... Read more
Posted on 18 January 2019 CREATIVITY, PHOTOGRAPHY -
Water Like a Stone
Posted on 17 January 2019 CREATIVITY, PHOTOGRAPHY -
The Miniaturist
The premise is fascinating -- a young woman married to a wealthy man she hardy knows, a man who will not consummate the marriage, who shrinks from her touch. Read more
Posted on 16 January 2019 CREATIVITY, PHOTOGRAPHY -
From the Archives
Posted on 15 January 2019 CREATIVITY, PHOTOGRAPHY -
Proofreading Again
Proud of myself. First I managed to get the header and the page numbers on my manuscript. (It should be easy but I have to relearn this step every time. Read more
Posted on 14 January 2019 CREATIVITY, PHOTOGRAPHY -
Here We Go
The game's afoot -- again. I've written my query letter and marketing plan to begin submitting to small presses. I hope to send them off some time today to the... Read more
Posted on 13 January 2019 CREATIVITY, PHOTOGRAPHY -
Pattern
I think these would be terrific tiles . . . They make me think of William Morris . . . And I keep looking for figures in all those squiggles. But it's just a... Read more
Posted on 12 January 2019 CREATIVITY, PHOTOGRAPHY -
Josie -- In Her Own Words
I had to share this. I wasn't there and don't have pictures but these seem to fit the theme. (Plus, there's Ali Ali sitting at the table. Read more
Posted on 11 January 2019 CREATIVITY, PHOTOGRAPHY -
In Hoc Signo . . .
A few morning ago, the pre-sunrise sky looked like a cover for a sci-fi novel -- other worldly and vaguely apocalyptic. Angry red clouds seemed to promise a... Read more
Posted on 10 January 2019 CREATIVITY, PHOTOGRAPHY -
Josie Goes French
Posted on 09 January 2019 CREATIVITY, PHOTOGRAPHY -
Light Magic
Early morning light Plays on the river birches Glitters and dances. Listen! You may hear The high, crystalline tinkle Of silvery bells. Read more
Posted on 08 January 2019 CREATIVITY, PHOTOGRAPHY -
In Praise of Amaryllis
Posted on 07 January 2019 CREATIVITY, PHOTOGRAPHY -
Josie the Basketball Fan
Posted on 06 January 2019 CREATIVITY, PHOTOGRAPHY