Words and pictures from the author of And the Crows Took Their Eyes as well as the Elizabeth Goodweather Appalachian Mysteries . . .
Friday, February 14, 2025
Thursday, February 13, 2025
And I'm Back
Tuesday, February 11, 2025
This Is Just to Say
I'm having computer problems and using my phone to post. Which is a drag. If you don't hear from me for a few days, that's what's up.
Monday, February 10, 2025
Where Are We Going?
Sunday, February 9, 2025
Saturday, February 8, 2025
Bricolage (See also Gallimaufry)
BRICOLAGE
1. (In art or literature) Construction or creation from a diverse range of available things.
2. Something constructed or created from a diverse range of available things.
This word popped up on Word Daily and I realized it was the perfect description of this blog.
Of course, Josie. And whatever else my magpie mind seizes on.
Meanwhile on Word a Day, this word could describe same of my posts:
archaeolatry
Friday, February 7, 2025
Trying to Improve
I loved the pose of the mother in this picture. Those firm black shoes! I had thought at first that it was a photo of my grandmother and mother. . .
Thursday, February 6, 2025
Do Something
Wednesday, February 5, 2025
A Narrow Fellow in the Grass

Tuesday, February 4, 2025
Monday, February 3, 2025
Shock of Recognition
And a third, also from John's files.
Sunday, February 2, 2025
Inching Toward Spring
Saturday, February 1, 2025
Friday, January 31, 2025
Good Listening
Thursday, January 30, 2025
Wednesday, January 29, 2025
Judy's House
Tuesday, January 28, 2025
Remember to Breathe
We are being drowned in outrageous actions and proposals, as well as a relentless flood of misinformation.
Monday, January 27, 2025
Learning Curve
Between the continuing cold weather and the ongoing bad news issuing from DC, I'm spending large amounts of time working on watercolors and trying to move beyond my comfort zone (which is painting pictures of flowers--not from life but from...pictures of flowers.
While I draw or paint, I've found that listening to audio books really helps me loosen up and not worry about getting things just so. Currently listening to an excellent reading of Michael Chabon's The Amazing Adventures of Kavalier and Clay.
Here I'm working from pictures on my cell phone. The first is the early morning view from behind our house--taken when I was walking Jenny.