Thankful Thursday, March 21, 2019

Thankful Thursday and Little Things Thursday

Tupelo, Mississippi, USA, March 20, 2019

It is Spring! Trees are blooming, and I am thankful for each new day!

There will be a Cherry Blossom Festival here at Ballard Park in Tupelo on March 31. Activities will include Japanese food, music, origami, and a bonsai display. Y'all come!

Have a blessed day!

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Buffalo Wings, July 19, 2018

Thankful Thursday and Little Things Thursday

Outback Steakhouse, Tupelo, Mississippi, USA, July 8, 2018

Today I am thankful for Teressa Bellissimo. "Who?" you say, "Never heard of her." In 1964 in Buffalo, New York, she invented (created?) Buffalo Wings: deep fried chicken wings, coated with a hot sauce, and served with blue cheese dressing and celery sticks. My husband likes the hot and spicy Buffalo Wings, but I prefer the milder version.

For more information on Buffalo Wings: a short history of Buffalo Wings

For information on the National Buffalo Chicken Wing Festival in September: Click Here!

Have a blessed day!

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Willy Nilly Friday, May 18, 2018

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

1. Pickwick Lake (Sky Watch Friday)

Bruton Branch, Tennessee, USA, May 11, 2018

Last Friday was such a beautiful day! We crossed the Tennessee River at Pickwick Dam, and drove around to Bruton Branch Recreation Area on the north shore of Pickwick Lake. There are campsites, a boat ramp, picnic tables, and a children's playground. And best of all on these hot, humid days - air conditioning in the restrooms!

We were intrigued to see shells mixed in with the gravel placed along the lake shore to help prevent erosion...

...and entertained by several Eastern Kingbirds searching the picnic grounds for food.

2. Camaros

Tupelo, Mississippi, USA, May 4, 2018

Two more photos from the Blue Suede Cruise Car Show: a 1967 Chevrolet Camaro...

...and a 1976 Chevrolet Camaro.

3. Good Food: Free Pie Wednesday!

Tupelo, Mississippi, USA, April 25, 2018

The Wednesday Special at O'Charley's Restaurants is buy a meal, get a slice of pie free!
My husband likes their caramel pie, and I usually get apple. It is not a large slice of pie,
but hey, it's free!

O'Charley's got their start in Nashville, Tennessee, in 1971. Now there are over 200 restaurants in 17 states.

4. Luna Moth (Saturday's Critters)

Prentiss County, Mississippi, USA, May 8, 2018

Luna Moths, Actias luna, are common across the eastern half of the United States. They are night-flying and are attracted to bright lights. I found this one on my kitchen window screen early one morning.

5. Canada Goose Family (I'd Rather B Birdin')

Pickwick, Tennessee, USA, May 7, 2018

You can thank my husband for spotting this Canada Goose family half-hidden in the grasses growing at the edge of Pickwick Lake.

I hope you have a wonderful weekend!

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B&W: Packard, May 12, 2018

Tupelo, Mississippi, USA, May 4, 2018

Hood ornament on a 1931 Packard at the Blue Suede Cruise Car Show last weekend.

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Have a wonderful weekend!

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Willy Nilly Friday, May 11, 2018

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

1. Shiloh (Sky Watch Friday)

Shiloh, Tennessee, USA, May 7, 2018

We have had beautiful skies this week. On Monday we went to Shiloh National Military Park to check on the Eagles that are nesting there. The area around the nest tree was barricaded, off limits to visitors. The park rangers told us that one of the baby Eagles tried to fly too soon and is now on the ground. It appears to be unhurt, and its parents are feeding it. They said they expect it to be able to fly in a couple of weeks.

2. Blue Suede Cruise

Tupelo, Mississippi, USA, May 4, 2018

Last Friday we went to the Blue Suede Cruise Car Show in Tupelo.

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It was a fun day!

3. Favorite Photo of the Week (I'd Rather B Birdin')

Pickwick, Tennessee, USA, May 7, 2018

It looks like this Northern Mockingbird is singing, but actually it is scolding me for being too close to its nest!

4. Chipmunk (Saturday's Critters)

Pickwick, Tennessee, USA, May 7, 2018

I was very surprised to see a Chipmunk scurrying across the sidewalk at the Pickwick Inn Restaurant!

5. Clematis (Floral Friday Fotos)

Prentiss County, Mississippi, USA, May 6, 2018

Clematis vines get their name from a Greek word meaning 'a climbing vine.' They originated in China, but may be found worldwide now. I have long forgotten the names of the ones I have.

Prentiss County, Mississippi, USA, May 6, 2018

They grow best on a trellis in full sun, but are adaptable to partly shady areas.

I hope you have a wonderful weekend!

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Blue Suede Cruise, May 8, 2018

Our World Tuesday and Ruby Tuesday Too

Tag on the front of...

Tupelo, Mississippi, USA, May 4, 2018

...a 1965 Ford Mustang at the Blue Suede Cruise Car Show last weekend.

And here are a few more of my favorites.

a 1964 Ford Fairlane 500

a 1967 Jeepster.

a 1937 Ford

a 1955 Chevrolet BelAir

a 1967 Volkswagen Truck

a 1956 Chevrolet

a 1930 Chevrolet 1/2 ton truck

And of course, if you name it the Blue Suede Cruise, you must invite Elvis!

Have a wonderful day!

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Critters, October 28, 2017

Saturday's Critters and Camera Critters

Hardin County, Tennessee, USA, October 2, 2017

Fall festivals bring out the Hay-Bale Critters!

Hardin County, Tennessee, USA, October 2, 2017

Look at the teeth on that critter!

Prentiss County, Mississippi, USA, October 9, 2017

I do not decorate for Halloween; I let the spiders do it for me! I almost walked into this web on the way to the mailbox

Prentiss County, Mississippi, USA, October 13, 2017

This web, highlighted by the early morning sun, was on my front porch.

Prentiss County, Mississippi, USA, October 16, 2017

And then there are the ghosts that live in the telephone pole next to the driveway!

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Have a wonderful week-end!

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Willy Nilly Friday, September 8, 2017

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

1. Green Market (Sky Watch Friday)

Corinth, Mississippi, USA, September 2, 2017

Cloudy skies did not discourage the shoppers at the Green Market in Corinth on Saturday. September's temperatures are considerably cooler than August, and we are thankful!

An arts and crafts festival held six times a year, the Green Market was voted 'Best Small Event' by the Mississippi Tourism Association.

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2. An Amazing Experience (I'd Rather B Birdin')

Prentiss County, Mississippi, USA, September 3, 2017

When I went outside early Sunday morning, I found two half-drowned Ruby-throated Hummingbirds in a puddle of water. Only their little heads were above the surface. I quickly picked them up and set them on my porch railing, hoping the sun would dry their feathers.
My husband brought one of the Hummingbird feeders over to them to see if they would drink the sugar-water. They just sat there too exhausted to move.

They were so wet, I was afraid that if they didn't feed soon they would die, so I picked one up and gently guided its bill into the feeder. I could see its throat quiver as it drank!

After a minute I set it down, picked up the other one, and carefully dipped its bill in the feeder.
I alternated the feeding back and forth from one to the other. They grew stronger after each sip, and began to flutter their wings, feebly at first, then more vigorously. My husband helped me hold them so they would not try to fly too soon. I knew if they crashed to the ground, our dog would pounce on them.

I am very happy to report that after about twenty minutes they were both able to fly from our hands to the safety of the nearby trees!

3. Eastern Cottontail Rabbit (Saturday's Critters and Camera Critters)

Prentiss County, Mississippi, USA, August 30, 2017

Over half the world's Rabbit population is in North America. (Source: Wikipedia: Rabbit)
Rabbits and Hares are cousins, but I have never understood the difference between the two.
And you cannot tell by their names. The American Jackrabbit is actually a Hare!

4. Good Food!

Corinth, Mississippi, USA, September 7, 2017

Yesterday three friends and I went to McAlister's Deli in Corinth for lunch. I enjoyed the Harvest Chicken Salad on a Croissant with a dill pickle and fresh fruit. And Iced Tea, of course!

5. Butterfly (Floral Friday Fotos)

Prentiss County, Mississippi, USA, September 1, 2017

Sulphur Butterfly on Turk's Cap, Malvaviscus arboreus.

Have a wonderful week-end!

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