Author: Prior...

Mrs. Prior is a blogger from the East Coast of the United States. This blog features photos, art, and writing.

NEW EXPERIENCES AT AN ART SHOW WITH SARA O’CONNER (LAPC 03-26-2023)

March 26, 2023

  Hello Readers, This week’s photo challenge is hosted by Anne (here) with the theme of New Experiences. In Fall of 2022, artist Sara O’Conner (here) featured a one-night art exhibit, which had stations that allowed people a “sensory” experience. Sara also had an exhibit this spring at the Glen Allen Arts Center. I am … More NEW EXPERIENCES AT AN ART SHOW WITH SARA O’CONNER (LAPC 03-26-2023)

Spring is in the air…. (Chihuly Red Reeds, Weeds, Johnny Jump Ups, Custom Burger, & COMICS) 3-19-23

March 19, 2023

Hello Readers. Spring is in the air and here are some photos to share how the start of my spring season is unfolding. First, a pet peeve of spring. This invasive weed keeps showing up in parts of the garden. It is almost like they arrived in the mulch! Second, a consistent joy of spring. … More Spring is in the air…. (Chihuly Red Reeds, Weeds, Johnny Jump Ups, Custom Burger, & COMICS) 3-19-23

“These Shoes Were Made for Walking” – PRIORHOUSE INTERVIEW Linda Schaub (3-15-2023)

March 15, 2023

Hello Readers. Today’s Interview features Linda Schaub. We will check out her walking shoes, wildlife photos, blogging tidbits, and some of what is going on in her life.  Prior: Linda, let’s start with the 10-year blogging anniversary (her post for it, Labor of Love, is here). That post has wonderful flashback about the days of … More “These Shoes Were Made for Walking” – PRIORHOUSE INTERVIEW Linda Schaub (3-15-2023)

DAN ANTION PRIORHOUSE INTERVIEW (Book Promo and #DickensChallenge Reminder)

March 13, 2023

Today’s Interview features Dan Antion @No Facilities  Dan is a blogger and author. He runs a popular weekly series called “Having a Beer” – and back in February, I dropped by (for a virtual seltzer water – ha) and I was delighted to see that he mentioned the 2023 #DickensChallenge.  Dan’s post is here. That … More DAN ANTION PRIORHOUSE INTERVIEW (Book Promo and #DickensChallenge Reminder)

CULTURAL CONNECTING & GENERATIONS WITH ART – Priorhouse Photos Fall 2022 (LAPC March13-2023)

March 12, 2023

Hello Readers, John Steiner’s theme (here) for the Lens-Artist Photo Challenge is to share a favorite “road” in photography: “Consider a favorite photographic style like low key/high key, monochrome, etc. Maybe a genre of photography like a preference for architecture, still life, portraiture, etc. Whatever your preference, we’d love to see your images captured in … More CULTURAL CONNECTING & GENERATIONS WITH ART – Priorhouse Photos Fall 2022 (LAPC March13-2023)

Priorhouse Street Shots Alone Time Vibe (Lens-Artist Photo Challenge Feb26-2023) & Roses for Aunt C. RIP

February 26, 2023

Good Morning Readers, The Lens-Artist Photo Challenge this week is ALONE TIME It has been a while since I shared some Priorhouse Street Shots.  I have a folder filled with them but rather than sort through those, it just so happens that I have some fresh photos from this month, February 2023, which have a … More Priorhouse Street Shots Alone Time Vibe (Lens-Artist Photo Challenge Feb26-2023) & Roses for Aunt C. RIP

Softness in First Tree Blossoms of 2023 (Lens-Artist Photo Challenge 2-21-2023) Excerpt from Dickens’ The Old Curiosity Shop

February 21, 2023

Good Morning Readers, The Lens-Artist Photo Challenge this week is all about bringing softness in photography (info here). The other morning, I stopped to take photos of fresh, soft blossoms. It was the first time I took photos of flowers in months. It felt wonderful to see the first tree blossoms of 2023. Because the … More Softness in First Tree Blossoms of 2023 (Lens-Artist Photo Challenge 2-21-2023) Excerpt from Dickens’ The Old Curiosity Shop

Positive Messages from an Episode of South Park? Really? Yup… (The Worldwide Privacy Tour S26 E2)

February 19, 2023

Hello Readers, Earlier today, I posted my second interview for 2023 featuring author Liz Gauffreau – HERE. I hope you can check it out.  Later in the day, we had a delightful time when my yoga-teacher friend, and her boyfriend, joined us for dinner. There were vegan options, chicken wings, and red steak sliced to … More Positive Messages from an Episode of South Park? Really? Yup… (The Worldwide Privacy Tour S26 E2)

Tanka Poems led to a Book & Combatting Writer’s Block: PRIORHOUSE INTERVIEW with Elizabeth (Liz) Gauffreau

February 18, 2023

Hello Readers. It is time for the Priorhouse Interview featuring author Elizabeth (Liz) Gauffreau (Liz’s Blog is here). She writes fiction and poetry with a strong connection to family and place. All photos and poems in this post are from Liz Gauffreau and belong to her.  STARTING Prior: Hello Elizabeth, or Liz, I am looking forward … More Tanka Poems led to a Book & Combatting Writer’s Block: PRIORHOUSE INTERVIEW with Elizabeth (Liz) Gauffreau

East Meets West – North Meets South (Lens-Artist Photo Challenge 2-12-2023) 🎵Carry On Wayward Son by Kansas 🎵

February 12, 2023

Good Morning Readers, The Lens-Artist Photo Challenge this week is hosted by Amy @The World is a Book. She invites us to explore East Meets West or North Meets South. The first post I read for this challenge was from Doona @Wind Kisses as she talked about going from New England to the Southwest in the US. … More East Meets West – North Meets South (Lens-Artist Photo Challenge 2-12-2023) 🎵Carry On Wayward Son by Kansas 🎵

Getting to Know Restless Jo: PRIORHOUSE INTERVIEW with Johanna Bradley

February 12, 2023

Hello Readers. Guess what today is? It is time for our first Priorhouse Interview of 2023. Today’s Interview is featuring Johanna Bradley, also known as Restless Jo.  All photos in this post are from Jo’s blog and belong to her. I shared a few to give you a feel for her style and vibe.  Prior: … More Getting to Know Restless Jo: PRIORHOUSE INTERVIEW with Johanna Bradley