"I like flaws and feel more comfortable around people who have them. I myself am made entirely of flaws, stitched together with good intentions." - Augusten Burroughs

Can We Help a NV Friend?

There has been so much that I have learned from our dear friend borehead regarding the politics trying to overtake a way a living that has been handed down, generation to generation, Ocean Fishing. He has tirelessly tried to bring this issue to our attention and shown how it will …

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The Memoryvine....

I started The Memoryvine almost 3 years ago when I lost my daughter, Jennifer.  I really started the group to help myself put a voice to some of the emotions I was feeling and to try to just get thru it.  I didn't come back to the vine for a year or two because I was so …

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Songs for the Day....

This seems like such a sad day.  There is loss everywhere I look today and naturally some great songs come to mind to go along with it.  

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Just a few shots....

 With it being tax season, my time is very limited here on the vine but I got a few shots to post, so I don't forget how :)

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Weekend Exposure - A Trip to the Contraversial Past....

I had the occasion today to take my dad to a coin show in Dayton, TN.  Home of the infamous Scopes Monkey Trial.  While he was checking out coins, I was checking out history and as you can see from the photo, nothing has changed much with the Courthouse or the town.&nb …

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Flowers for My Mothers Birthday

Today is my deceased mothers birthday and I thought I would take some photos of the Quince in bloom as "a memory for the day" shot.  As I was out there trying to find just the right buds, I was totally distracted (which is not hard) by the sky.  These clouds came first. …

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Weekend Exposure - My Sunday Feathered Friends

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Weekend Exposure - Quince and Christmas Visitors

          Ben brought up a great recipe for Quince fruit, and since it is so rare for discussion I wanted to share my experience with my trees.  They are really quite beautiful in their color and blossoms but will tear you to shreds with their thorn …

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Foodies!: Rediscovering the Quince

The quince originates from the area between the Caspian Sea and Black Sea, known as Caucasus.  Although most who are familiar with the odd fruit associate it with jams and preserves (it very high in pectin), the quince has a long and rich history.  It could have very w …

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A Must See Christmas Light Show...

It would not let me post the video but the link should take you there.  What a job making this all work together...best I've seen! Make sure you have your volume up.

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Weekend Exposure - Decorative Grass...

This time of year, between autumn leaving and snow falling, the beauty of the seasons has turned to that drab gray with some sunny days.  The grass that I planted several years ago has finally come into it's time of beauty so I've played with some shots of them.  

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