Willy Nilly Friday, August 30, 2019

Willy Nilly Friday 5, Sky Watch Friday, Wildflower Wednesday,
and on Saturday, Saturday's Critters, and I'd Rather B Birdin'

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1. Blue Skies! (Sky Watch Friday)

Hematology and Oncology Center, Tupelo, Mississippi, USA, August 29, 2019

We had beautiful blue skies for our trip to Tupelo for my doctor's appointment on Thursday. And I am thankful and very blessed to be able to say that my blood test results were good - no sign of the Leukemia!

2. What I am Reading

"Light a Penny Candle" by Maeve Binchy

Set in England and Ireland during and in the years after World War II, the story revolves around a young English girl that is sent to her mother's friend in Ireland to escape the bombing in England. Her mother's friend has a daughter the same age, and the girls become close friends during the five years of the war. The story continues after the war as they grow up in their different countries and face circumstances that strain their friendship.

I enjoyed this book very much, not only for the interaction between the characters, but also for the insight into the culture of the two countries at that time.

3. Buttonbush (Wildflower Wednesday)
The fourth Wednesday of each month is Wildflower Wednesday - here is my wildflower for August.

Pickwick, Tennessee, USA, August 6, 2019

Buttonbush, Cephalanthus occidentalis, is a wetland shrub that may, given the right conditions, grow as tall as a small tree. It is found throughout the eastern United States and as far west as Nebraska and Texas, and also in California and Arizona.

Pickwick Lake, Tennessee, USA

Look for Buttonbush growing along the edges of streams, ponds, and lakes.

And then count the number of Butterflies feasting on the nectar!

4. Skink (Saturday's Critters)

Prentiss County, Mississippi, USA, August 25, 2019

This is a juvenile Five-lined Skink. The tail will gradually turn brownish black as it becomes an adult. They are considered to be beneficial critters because they eat insects and spiders.

5. Great Egret (I'd Rather B Birdin')

Tupelo, Mississippi, USA, August 22, 2019

Generally speaking, egrets are white herons. A distinguishing characteristic between the Great Egret, Ardea alba, and other egrets is its black feet and legs. Their cousins, Snowy Egrets, have bright yellow feet!

Have a wonderful day!

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