Christmas Cards

Thankful Thursday and Little Things Thursday

I am thankful that people still send Christmas Cards. Yes, electronic communication is fast and easy, but I love to get actual cards to hold in my hands and use as part of my Christmas decorations!

Have a Blessed Day!

I am linking in today with Thankful Thursday and Little Things Thursday

"For God so loved the world, that He gave His only begotten Son, that whosoever believes in Him should not perish, but have everlasting life." John 3:16

Great Blue Heron

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Tupelo, Mississippi, USA, December 13, 2023

Great Blue Heron, Ardea herodias

I am linking in today with Saturday Critters

Have a wonderful weekend!

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Merry Christmas!

"For God so loved the world, that He gave His only begotten Son, that whosoever believes in Him should not perish, but have everlasting life." John 3:16

Merry Christmas! December 24, 2022

Prentiss County, Mississippi, USA, December 24, 2022

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For God so loved the world, that He gave His only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in Him should not perish, but have everlasting life." John 3:16

Merry Christmas!

Merry Christmas! December 24, 2021

This Christmas may you be blessed with the joy of His presence and the quiet peace of the season.

Merry Christmas!

Happy New Year!

"For God so loved the world, that He gave His only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in Him should not perish, but have everlasting life." John 3:16

"Behold the fowls of the air: for they sow not, neither do they reap, nor gather into barns; yet your Heavenly Father feeds them. Are you not much better than they? Matthew 6:26

"Cast all your cares upon Him, for He cares for you" 1 Peter 5:7

Christmas Lights, December 16, 2021

Signs 2 and Thankful Thursday

Pickwick, Tennessee, USA, December 14, 2021

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Have a blessed day!

I am linking in today with Signs 2 and Thankful Thursday

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"For God so loved the world, that He gave His only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in Him should not perish, but have everlasting life." John 3:16

"Behold the fowls of the air: for they sow not, neither do they reap, nor gather into barns; yet your Heavenly Father feeds them. Are you not much better than they? Matthew 6:26

"Cast all your cares upon Him, for He cares for you" 1 Peter 5:7

Willy Nilly Friday, January 1, 2021

Willy Nilly Friday, Sky Watch Friday, The Weekend in Black and White, Weekend Reflections, Signs,
and on Saturday, Saturday's Critters, and I'd Rather B Birdin'

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1. Early Morning Light (Sky Watch Friday)

Prentiss County, Mississippi, USA, December 27, 2020

Standing with my back to the sun, I enjoyed watching the rising sun highlight the trees.

2. Tennessee River (The Weekend in Black and White)

Pickwick, Tennessee, USA, December 27, 2020

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3. Christmas Message (Signs 2)

I hope you had a wonderful Christmas!

4. Cat (Saturday's Critters and Weekend Reflections)

Lee County, Mississippi, USA, December 29, 2020

A friend's cat likes to lay on the hood of my car when I visit. And this time I caught his reflection!

5. Great Blue Heron (I'd Rather B Birdin')

Pickwick, Tennessee, USA, December 27, 2020

A Great Blue Heron, Ardea herodias, at Pickwick Lake on the Tennessee River

Happy New Year!

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Merry Christmas! December 25, 2020

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"And she will bring forth a Son, and you shall call His name Jesus, for He will save the people from their sins." Matthew 1:21

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Merry Christmas!

Happy New Year!

Willy Nilly Friday, December 27, 2019

Willy Nilly Friday 5, Sky Watch Friday, Signs 2,
and on Saturday, Saturday's Critters, and I'd Rather B Birdin'

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1. Christmas Day (Sky Watch Friday)

Lee County, Mississippi, USA, December 25, 2019

Sunshine and mild temperatures (70F) made holiday travel easier on Christmas Day.

2. Christmas cards

I enjoy sending and receiving Christmas cards. I hope you had a wonderful Christmas!

3. Royal Crown Cola (Signs 2)

Pickwick, Tennessee, USA, November 21, 2019

Me and my RC

4. Pony (Saturday's Critters)

Lee County, Mississippi, USA, December 19, 2019

Pony - a small horse that usually has a thicker mane, tail, and overall coat than a full-size horse. Wikipedia

5. Eastern Phoebe (I'd Rather B Birdin')

Tupelo, Mississippi, USA, December 25, 2019

The Eastern Phoebe, Sayornis phoebe, became the first banded bird in North America when John James Audubon attached a silvered thread to the leg of one in 1804. Source: All About Birds website

Have a wonderful weekend!

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Merry Christmas! December 22, 2019

The Barn Collective and All Seasons

"God's blessings to you!

Wishing you heartfelt joys,

happy memories,

and heavenly blessings

for a Wonderful Christmas

and new year."

Merry Christmas!

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Thankful Thursday, December 12, 2019

Thankful Thursday and Little Things Thursday

Prentiss County, Mississippi, USA, December 12, 2019

I am thankful for Christmas and Freedom of Religion! Do you send Christmas cards?

Have a blessed day!

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Willy Nilly Friday, Janaury 4, 2019

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

1. Rain (Sky Watch Friday)

Prentiss County, Mississippi, USA, January 3, 2019

Being tired of a week of dark rain clouds, I went in search of color and found it - raindrops on the Nandina!

2. Good Food!

Tupelo, Mississippi, USA, January 3, 2019

Rainy days call for soup! Yesterday I met friends at my favorite Mexican Restaurant for Chicken Soup. Not too spicy - just right. Delicious!

3. After Christmas Sales

Prentiss County, Mississippi, USA, January 2, 2019

Now is the time to buy gift boxes, wrapping paper, and greeting cards for next Christmas. Guess what I paid for this pretty little box - tax included, it was 32 cents!

4. Deer (Saturday's Critters)

Prentiss County, Mississippi, USA, November 20, 2018

We often see deer near our house in the colder months.

5. Starlings (I'd Rather B Birdin')

Tupelo, Mississippi, USA, January 1, 2019

Although it is wonderful to have Bird Sanctuaries or Wildlife Refuges near you, you don't have to go anywhere special to enjoy birdwatching. Just look around you - birds are everywhere! I saw these Starlings at a busy shopping center.

Have a wonderful weekend!

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Willy Nilly Friday, December 28, 2018

Willy Nilly Friday 5, Sky Watch Friday, Weekend Reflections, Floral Friday Fotos,
and on Saturday, Saturday's Critters, and I'd Rather B Birdin'

1. A Beautiful Day (Sky Watch Friday)

somewhere in northern Alabama, USA, December 22, 2018

We had clear skies and mild temperatures for our trip to my niece's house for our family Christmas party last Saturday.

2. Great Blue Heron (Weekend Reflections)

Tupelo, Mississippi, USA, December 23, 2018

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3. Pansy, Viola (Floral Friday Fotos)

Tupelo, Mississippi, USA, December 26, 2018

Pansies and Violas are often used in the Winter landscape here in the southern United States. They can tolerate cold weather, but die in the Summer's heat. (The three metal poles are flag poles in front of a bank).

They are available in many colors, but it was these purple ones that really caught my eye!

4. Hawk (I'd Rather B Birdin' and Saturday's Critters)

Prentiss County, Mississippi, USA, December 19, 2018

Hawks usually fly away as soon as I stop the car, but I got this one an instant before it was airborne!

5. Christmas!

Tupelo, Mississippi, USA, December 25, 2018

The wooden frame is real; the Nativity scene is painted (or printed).

I hope everyone had a wonderful Christmas!

Have a wonderful weekend!

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Merry Christmas! December 24, 2018

Prentiss County, Mississippi, USA, December 24, 2018

My niece gave me this photo display stand for Christmas, and my brother (her dad) made the small 3-shelf bookshelf for me. After I take the Christmas cards down, I will put my niece's family photos there.

Wishing you a Merry Christmas!

And for you who do not celebrate Christmas, best wishes for long life, good health, and happiness!

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Willy Nilly Friday, December 21, 2018

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

1. Winter Sky (Sky Watch Friday)

Sunset, Prentiss County, Mississippi, USA, December 18, 2018

Night comes early at this time of the year, but now that we have reached the Winter Solstice (today December 21st), we will begin to gain a minute or two of daylight each day until we reach the Summer Solstice in June.

2. Working on the Railroad

Prentiss County, Mississippi, USA, December 12, 2018

Work crews are replacing old worn-out ties on the Kansas City Southern Railroad.

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3. Amaryllis (Floral Friday Fotos)

Prentiss County, Mississippi, USA, December 19, 2018

My 'Red Lion' Amaryllis bulb put up two bloom stalks. The first blooms opened on December 4th (four flowers). Now the second stalk is blooming. These two blooms are lighter in color and more delicate looking than the first blooms, but beautiful nonetheless.

4. Thirty Seconds: Three Birds (Saturday's Critters and I'd Rather B Birdin')

Red-breasted Nuthatch, Prentiss County, Mississippi, USA, December 13, 2018

These three bird photos were made within a 30 second time frame at one of my feeders.

female Northern Cardinal

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Tufted Titmouse with a sunflower seed in its bill

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5. Good Food!

Prentiss County, Mississippi, USA, December 15, 2018

At a community Christmas party last Saturday I won a large bag of apples. You can be sure that apple pie will be on our Christmas menu!

Have a wonderful day!

and

Merry Christmas!

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Rejoice! December 20, 2018

Prentiss County, Mississippi, USA, December 20, 2018

I enjoy sending and receiving Christmas cards. If I knew your address I would send you one, so these cards are for you!

Have a wonderful day!

and

Merry Christmas!

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Willy Nilly Friday, December 14, 2018

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

1. A New Tower Going Up (Sky Watch Friday)

Lee County, Mississippi, USA, December 10, 2018

With temperatures just above freezing, I imagine it felt even colder at the top of the tower.

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2. Good Food!

Tupelo, Mississippi, USA, December 9, 2018

At Outback Steakhouse: Grilled Salmon, Steamed Vegetables with Seasoned Butter, and Honey Wheat Bread. The piece of salmon may look small, but it was a thick-cut piece. Delicious!

3. Christmas Joy!

Prentiss County, Mississippi, USA, December 10, 2018

At our book club's December meeting we had a Christmas ornament exchange. I forgot to photograph the ornament I gave, but this is the one I received.

4. Horses ( Saturday's Critters)

Lee County, Mississippi, USA, December 6, 2018

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5. Mockingbird (I'd Rather B Birdin')

Tupelo, Mississippi, USA, November 25, 2018

Mimus polyglottos is the only Mockingbird commonly found in North America.

Have a wonderful day!

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And on Saturday,
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