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About joanienaz

This is where I share my creative self.

Picture a Day #221- Garden Update

Posted on August 18, 2012 by joanienaz

Here is the latest on what’s growing – a couple of awesome squashes, and RED ripe tomatoes! We drove home for the weekend yesterday, and were greeted by rosy red tomatoes. Can’t wait to taste them. This zucchini was on … Continue reading →

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Picture a Day #220 – The View From Here

Posted on August 17, 2012 by joanienaz

The view from our new place looks to the west. We are on a hill, so it is the perfect place for a sky watcher such as myself. The clouds were building over the Sacramento Valley this morning, and it … Continue reading →

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Picture a Day #219 – Oh Me Oh My

Posted on August 11, 2012 by joanienaz

Apologies to my loyal blog patrons! I have skipped five days in my post-a-day marathon. Maybe I can make it up by double-posting next week? I have a very good excuse. My husband Sam and I are in the midst … Continue reading →

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Picture a Day #218 – Incoming Fog

Posted on August 5, 2012 by joanienaz

I love to watch the fog roll over the coastal mountains into our valley at the end of a warm day. I also love to watch it roll out again!

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Picture a Day #217 – Changing Direction

Posted on August 4, 2012 by joanienaz

My husband Sam and I are moving across northern California this week, from a coastal valley in the redwoods to an oak woodland on the edge of the pines in the Sierra foothills. We are blessed. Change is never easy, … Continue reading →

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Picture a Day #216 – Ears of Corn

Posted on August 3, 2012 by joanienaz

Before we left the house and garden to take a trip, I took pictures of the corn. This is the first year that I have tried to grow corn, and I am anticipating a small but ample crop. I am anxious to get … Continue reading →

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Picture a Day #215 – Americana

Posted on August 2, 2012 by joanienaz

On the road again today, listening to Neil Young  and Crazy Horse on their most recent album. Americana is an original interpretation of classic folk songs. I loved it!

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Picture a Day #214 – Crossing the Valley Again

Posted on August 1, 2012 by joanienaz

My husband Sam and I took another trip across the Sacramento River Valley of northern California this week. It was and still is hot. I have some seemingly disconnected photographs from our excursion that I’m sure represent some kind of … Continue reading →

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Picture a Day #213 – On the Kaibab Plateau

Posted on July 31, 2012 by joanienaz

It’s been three months since I’ve done any serious writing. I began a new story/novel this week. Here is the beginning, and a photo to put you in the proper mood. Early Summer 1984 A tall and slender young woman … Continue reading →

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Picture a Day #212 – A Dragonfly

Posted on July 30, 2012 by joanienaz

While in the historical gold mining town of Sutter Creek, Amador County, California today on a summer trip, I had the opportunity to take some quick photos of whatever inspired me. A dragonfly caught my eye, so I followed it … Continue reading →

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