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A Visit to Crazytown.

Blocking the Notion of Blocking

May 15, 2010

Tags: writing, writers, writers block

At the On the Same Page Literary Festival last fall here in Ashe County, Jill McCorkle told us about the box she keeps in her office. It's her writing stash. The clips and drips of thought that might someday turn into stories - even novels - she deposits in a box of idea treasures. (more…)

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January Blahs

January 20, 2010

Tags: post-holiday, cabin fever, rut, brain dead, writers block

It's January. It's raining and in the 40s - my very least favorite winter weather of all. Give me snow any time.

The pipes broke at the cabin. When Henry opened the garage door, water poured out. The garage and part of the basement are wet and soggy. Fortunately, there wasn't much damage to (more…)

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The Confluence at the end of the New River Expedition 2010.


We waited for the Expedition to reach Roby Greene bridge so the T.V. guys could get some good shots.

Self Portrait from the New River Expedition last year - Day Two - I still looked pretty chipper, don't you think?

Rosie was excited!

Aunt Chrissy and Rose

Rose and Troy.

YAY EMMA - Doesn't she look stunning!

Traffic Jam: Ashe County Style.

These four photos where taken on the South Fork New River, Wednesday morning, April 7.






It was a sparkling Sunday morning.



Back row, left to right, Susan, Anna and Chris. Front row, left to right, Mary Nell, Darlene, Judy, Jane & Bethy.

In front of the library.

Henry (left) at the WV conservation easement signing yesterday.


Ain't it purty?

Poor old Snowball the Subaru sitting next to the new car... with all of its 172,000 miles.

Super cool interior. Oh, and yes, I DO own Ford stock...

I'm pretty sure I was saying a swear word here...

Anne Knight and Sam were ready for the show to start!


Susan and Chris. Goobers forever.

Susan, Spike and Sam.

Here's the very end of the New River.

The final salute of the New River Expedition 2009.

Goucher Gophers, class of 2005, on the New River near Radford, VA. Chris Arvidson & Tim Jackson!

Concerned Citizens of Giles County
During the New River Expedition the Concerned Citizens of Giles County made us lunch on the River. These folks are incredible. They are fighting a fly ash dump on the River and are absolutely dedicated and focused. Read about their efforts by clicking on the link above.

Camping on the New at the Goette/Claus house "Bellebend"

Mr. Heron poses near a few lingering rhododendron blossoms.

Day Three - taking off.

How about this for a crew! Yay to everyone who made it the 22 miles of the first day!