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D J Lutz
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Creative writer. Decent cook. Opa. Tattoos. Learning languages. Folk art. Dogs and cats. Everything else is kinda hazy. Books at www.DJLutz.com
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Did a thing. It's my writing newsletter. And it's actually still January. It's a Christmas miracle, I tell you - with just a few days to spare. djlutz.com/blog/the-jan...
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The January Newsletter - actually in January! |
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January 4, 2026 at 2:51 PM
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At the top of the TBR pile: Plot It Yourself, by Rex Stout. For a Feb book club. Odds are good I’ll finish in time, but history isn’t in my favor here. 💙⚡️📚
A 1990 mass market paperback copy of Plot It Yourself, a Nero Wolfe Mystery by Rex Stout. Originally published in 1959, this edition hit the shelves in 1990.
January 2, 2026 at 9:20 PM
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Refilled the feeder and look who showed up! #birdsofbsky
December 28, 2025 at 8:05 PM
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Mae Dibley wishes you all a happy Christmas. The cats, who declined the photo op, probably hoped we all received coal in our stockings.
A chocolate lab puppy rests her chin on my foot, enjoying the bright colors of the Christmas tree and the warmth of the fireplace.
December 26, 2025 at 1:26 AM
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Bonus photo for #artadventcalendar #photography Merry Christmas!
The Christ candle is lit tonight. Merry Christmas to all, and to all a good night!
December 25, 2025 at 1:45 AM
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Last day of #artadventcalendar and it has been an amazing journey. “Met” numerous artists of many genres. Tried sketching and photography. Some good, others in the eye of the beholder. Best? Gained a habit to use Alt Text. I started with one lit Advent candle. Today, four.
An Advent candle display in front of a fireplace. Four candles lit for now. The white, center Christ candle will be lit tomorrow, on Christmas day. Stockings are hung by the chimney. With care, of course.
December 24, 2025 at 10:56 PM
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Last bit of color in the yard this year. Pink Muhly Grass. #artadventcalendar #photography #nature
Pink muhley grass - a sea of purple sprigs amidst the green shoots of this shrubbery. Found in southeast Virginia.
December 23, 2025 at 5:25 PM
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A good lesson on life. Notice it doesn’t say be vindictive or use name-calling. Should we send this to politicians?
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December 23, 2025 at 11:17 AM
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Sunrise over the Shenandoah’s foothills. #artadventcalendar #photography
Sunrise over the foothills of the Shenandoah mountains at the border of Virginia and West Virginia. (Looking east into Virginia)
December 22, 2025 at 9:53 AM
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The Japanese secret to being calmer and happier
In the village of Magome, a 16th century discipline leads to a sharper focus on the present moment.
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December 21, 2025 at 2:27 PM
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Christmas colors? Part of our multi-hue landscaping. #artadventcalendar
A contrast of two shrubs, the foreground is a bright green plant related perhaps to an evergreen while in the background sits a Japanese red maple.
December 21, 2025 at 10:35 AM
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A swan photobombed my landscape shot yesterday. No filters. True colors. #fallcolors #trees #nature #photography #artadventcalendar
Photo of a treeline on the bank of a lake in Virginia. Fall colors are evident in the golden brown leaves yet to fall. A solitary swan floats by, daring a flock of mallards on the bank to join her.
December 20, 2025 at 1:16 PM
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Something new (for me) - sketch then applying a negative effect. Here’s today’s doodle. An experiment in minimalism and open space. Altered sketch in comments soon. #artadventcalendar #sketching #drawing #coffee
A sketch of a plain coffee cup on an orange-rimmed saucer. Steam drifting upward. Colored pencil on paper. Minimalism. Only seven distinct, separate lines.
December 19, 2025 at 5:58 PM
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A five minute doodle during a break at the day gig. Whiteboard markers on 5x7 art board. Nothing fancy today. But it was fun to draw. #artadventcalendar #drawing #owls #birfsofbsky
A freehand doodle of an owl sitting on a tree branch. Done in five minutes while the artist probably should have been staring at spreadsheets.
December 18, 2025 at 11:52 PM
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Some places are steeped in mysticism. This is one of them. On the border of Virginia and West Virginia. #artadventcalendar #photography #mountains
Native American sacred rock outcropping in the Shenandoah mountains.
December 17, 2025 at 3:23 PM
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When visiting the NY Public Library, don’t forget to look up! #artadventcalendar #photography #architecture
Ornate ceiling panels, perhaps made of bronze or at least in that color, found at a side hallway of the New York Public Library in Manhattan. Centered is an art deco styled hanging globe lamp.
December 16, 2025 at 10:06 AM
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Day 15 of #artadventcalendar. A cold winter can still produce this little wonder, found in the backyard (before temps dropped into the one-digit zone). #flowers #roses #photography
A winter rose, complete with new bud, enduring a winter’s night.
December 15, 2025 at 9:44 AM
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Today, it’s cold, it’s raining. Sleet and snow may be here soon. Yesterday, however, a goose posed quite nicely for me. #artadventcalendar #birdsofbsky #photography
A Canada Goose resting comfortably in the calm, blue waters of Eagle Lake, located in southeastern Virginia. An entire flock was nearby but were camera shy.
December 14, 2025 at 2:24 PM
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It would be a crime against Christmas to leave mince pies out of the December #RecipeOfTheDay line-up, so here they are, my little Star-Topped Mince Pies, which have lightness and tang on their side, as well as that familiar, obligatory aromatic richness! www.nigella.com/recipes/star...
Star-Topped Mince Pies
This is the way I make my mince pies, and there is no changing me or them: they are small, to be popped straight into the mouth in one go; the pastry is plain, the better to contrast with the rich, fr...
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December 13, 2025 at 11:13 AM
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Photo of the entryway on the public beach at Cape Charles, Virginia. An art photo of art. #artadventcalendar #lovesigns #beach #capecharles #ccva
Located at Cape Charles, Virginia, this beach sculpture spells the word love using items meaningful to the town. A cement L because the town has a factory, a large tire as an O because Ford trucks once arrived here by barge from nearby Norfolk to be shipped north by train, a V made from kayaks to symbolize the tourist industry and an E made from crab buckets to honor the traditional watermen still working their trade.
December 13, 2025 at 1:59 PM
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Done as a work activity, this is titled “Bert.” It’s my first attempt at Scribble Art. Next step: Neurographic art. Fun and mindfull relaxation! #artadventcalendar #mindfullness #art
An example of Scribble Art, where a random, winding line is drawn, followed by the artist coloring in the newly created shapes. This example is entitled “Bert”.
December 12, 2025 at 1:22 PM
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I can smell the cool, clean fresh air in this photo. #ShenandoahMountains #artadventcalendar
Photo of the Shenandoah Mountains near Asheville, North Carolina. Trees in the foreground have started to turn to fall colors of red, yellow and fading green. Centered in the background is one of many small peaks, its crest gently illuminated by the morning sun.
December 11, 2025 at 11:14 AM
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December 8, 2025 at 8:49 PM
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In honor of temps rising above 50 degrees F., I bring you a study in green. I particularly like the natural symmetry. #artadventcalendar #plants
A close up photo of a green and pale yellow house plant living its best life in my foyer. The intention here is to highlight the warm green color and the natural lines radiating out from the plant’s center.
December 11, 2025 at 1:17 AM
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“Waiting” - two people hoping the doors will open soon at a popular NYC deli. Using an ultra wide lens setting at 13 mm and f2.2 in silverchrome. #artadventcalendar day 9. #photo
December 9, 2025 at 6:34 PM