Turk's Cap, August 5, 2022

Prentiss County, Mississippi, USA, August 5, 2022

Turk's Cap, Malvaviscus arboreus var. drummondii

Happy Friday!

I am linking in today with Floral Friday Fotos

"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

Common Mullein, July 22, 2022

Prentiss County, Mississippi, USA, July 2, 2022

Common Mullein, Verbascum thapsus

Happy Friday!

I am linking in today with Floral Friday Fotos

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"Know ye that the Lord he is God; it is He that hath made us, and not we ourselves; we are His people, and the sheep of His pasture. Enter into His gates with thanksgiving, and into His courts with praise. Be thankful unto Him and bless His name. For the Lord is good; His mercy is everlasting; and His truth endures to all generations" Psalm 100:3-5

Tiger Lily, July 1, 2022

Prentiss County, Mississippi, USA, June 28, 2022

Tiger Lily, Lilium lancifolium

Have a wonderful weekend!

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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

"Know ye that the Lord he is God; it is He that hath made us, and not we ourselves; we are His people, and the sheep of His pasture. Enter into His gates with thanksgiving, and into His courts with praise. Be thankful unto Him and bless His name. For the Lord is good; His mercy is everlasting; and His truth endures to all generations" Psalm 100:3-5

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

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Friday, January 22, 2021

Weekend Reflections and Floral Friday Fotos

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Tupelo, Mississippi, USA, January 3, 2021

We have had very nice weather in January. Some rain, but mostly sunny days like this one earlier in the month. Our nighttime temperatures are near or below freezing, but the days warm up to about 50F (10C). 

Prentiss County, Mississippi, USA, January 21, 2021

My Hellebores are blooming!

Have a beautiful day!

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Willy Nilly Friday, December 11, 2020

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and on Saturday, Saturday's Critters, and I'd Rather B Birdin'

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1. Eagles (Sky Watch Friday and I'd Rather B Birdin')

Pickwick, Tennessee, USA, December 6, 2020

We have been blessed with good weather this week - cool, but sunny. And in the tree...

Haliaeetus leucocephalus, Bald Eagles!

2. Tree (The Weekend in Black and White)

Shiloh, Tennessee, USA, December 6, 2020

We enjoyed our trip to Shiloh National Military Park on Sunday.

3. Morning Glory Bush (Floral Friday Fotos)

Prentiss County, Mississippi, USA, November 3, 2020

My Morning Glory Bush, Ipomoea fistulosa, bloomed in October and November, but I forgot to post a photo!

4. What I am Reading

I like detective stories and I like animal stories, so how could I resist "The Highly Effective Detective Goes to the Dogs" by Richard Yancey? And of course, I have to read the first book "The Highly Effective Detective" first. I am reading more books than usual this year. Are you reading more?

5. Spider (Saturday's Critters)

Prentiss County, Mississippi, USA, October 14, 2020

I went back to October to find a critter for today - a spider eating lunch.

Have a wonderful day!

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Willy Nilly Friday, November 27, 2020

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1. Sky Watch Friday

Prentiss County, Mississippi, USA, November 21, 2020

We have had beautiful blue skies this week.

2. Floral Friday Fotos

Prentiss County, Mississippi, USA, November 25, 2020

The Thanksgiving Cactus, Schlumbergera, is a native of Brazil that is grown as a houseplant here in the United States. It and its cousin, the Christmas Cactus (blooms at Christmas), are popular holiday gifts.

3. Signs 2

Tupelo, Mississippi, USA, November 22, 2020

Grateful, Thankful, Blessed

I found this week's sign in a grocery store's parking lot.

4. The Weekend in Black and White

Lee County, Mississippi, USA, November 20, 2020

A cotton bale transported on the back of a tractor takes up both lanes of the road!

5. Saturday's Critters and I'd Rather B Birdin'

Prentiss County, Mississippi, USA, November 24, 2020

The American Robin, Turdus migratorius, is a thrush, and larger than its distant cousin the European Robin, a member of the flycatcher family.

Have a wonderful day!

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Willy Nilly Friday, November 13, 2020

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1. Pickwick Lake (Sky Watch Friday)

Pickwick, Tennessee, USA, November 8, 2020

We had beautiful weather for our trip to Pickwick Lake on Sunday. The water was reflecting the deep blue of the sky to make an absolutely gorgeous day!

2. Autumn Color

Prentiss County, Mississippi, USA, November 8, 2020

Some trees have already lost all their leaves, but others are just coming into their full glory!

3. Camellia (Floral Friday Fotos)

Prentiss County, Mississippi, USA, November 11, 2020

Our neighbor's Camellia is blooming.


And there are hundreds of buds waiting their turn to open!

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

Prentiss County, Mississippi, USA, November 8, 2020

Katydid...

... with its reflection on the hood of my car.

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

Prentiss County, Mississippi, USA, November 9, 2020

Northern Mockingbirds, Mimus polyglottos, like to sing from the highest point of the landscape. In this case, it is the top of an electric power pole.

Have a wonderful day!

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Willy Nilly Friday, October 30, 2020

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1. Rain (Sky Watch Friday)

Pickwick, Tennessee, USA, October 29, 2020

We have had 4 inches (10cm) of rain this week. As we get more sunshine this weekend, temperatures are expected to drop to near freezing.

2. Fishing (The Weekend in Black and White)

Pickwick, Tennessee, USA, October 29, 2020

Bright sunlight sparkling on the water gave me the idea to change this photo to black and white.

3. Hibiscus (Floral Friday Fotos)

Prentiss County, Mississippi, USA, October 25, 2020

My Hibiscus mutabilis 'Confederate Rose' is late blooming this year. Thankfully, it is growing underneath the trees so it has some protection from colder weather. But it will soon be dormant until Spring.

4. Dogs (Saturday's Critters)

Prentiss County, Mississippi, USA, October 26, 2020

A matching set!

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

Prentiss County, Mississippi, USA, October 19, 2020

Bluebird houses have greatly improved the Eastern Bluebirds chances of survival. The entrance hole is small so that larger birds cannot get in, and no perch is needed for the Bluebirds. I built this one from a kit.

Have a wonderful day!

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Willy Nilly Friday, September 25, 2020

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1.This Week's Weather (Sky Watch Friday)

Shiloh, Tennessee, USA, September 20, 2020

We began the week with cool but sunny weather. A very nice day to visit Shiloh National Military Park!

Prentiss County, Mississippi, USA, September 25, 2020

The rain began Wednesday, and continued on Thursday. The skies are still overcast this morning (Friday). Saturday's forecast is for a high of 78F (25C) with partly cloudy skies.

2. Kerria (Floral Friday Fotos)

Prentiss County, Mississippi, USA, September 15, 2020

Kerria japonica 'Plentiflora' is a large, sprawling shrub. Careful pruning (after the flowers fade) is needed to keep it in a pleasing shape.

3. Wildflower Seeds (The Weekend in Black and White)

Shiloh, Tennessee, USA, September 20, 2020

The wildflowers are busy spreading their seeds!

4. Praying Mantis (Saturday's Critters)

Prentiss County, Mississippi, USA, September 16, 2020

A Praying Mantis on one of my Hummingbird feeders. They eat insects, so I think it was waiting for bees to visit the feeder. I was surprised to learn that there is a larger non-native species of Mantis brought to the United States in the 1800s (to help control insects on crops) that is large enough to catch a Hummingbird! Just to be on the safe side, I noticed the Hummingbirds were visiting my other feeders, but not this one.

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

Prentiss County, Mississippi, USA, September 20, 2020

a female Eastern Bluebird, Sialia sialis.

Tomorrow, September 26th, is my blog anniversary - 9 years!

Have a wonderful day!

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Willy Nilly Friday, September 18, 2020

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1. Cloudy Skies (Sky Watch Friday)

Prentiss County, Mississippi, USA, September 14, 2020

We had 3 inches (7cm) of rain last Saturday, and partly cloudy skies with a few showers this week. Actually, I stopped here to photograph the Egret, and thought the sky was interesting, too!

Great Egret, Ardea alba.

2. Spider Lily (Floral Friday Fotos)

Prentiss County, Mississippi, USA, September 18, 2020

Spider Lilies, Lycoris, are members of the Amaryllis family of plants.

In late Summer or early Autumn they produce showy umbels of funnel shaped flowers.

They are perennials that bloom on bare stems; the leaves appear after the blooms fade.

3. The Ten Commandments (Signs 2)

Prentiss County, Mississippi, USA, September 15, 2020

The Ten Commandments are not multiple choice.

4. Portrait of a Grasshopper (Saturday's Critters)

Shiloh, Tennessee, USA, September 8, 2020

It's not often that I can get a Grasshopper to pose for me!

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

Tupelo, Mississippi, USA, September 13, 2020

The Killdeer, Charadrius vociferus, an American Plover, is most often seen near fresh-water ponds, mudflats, and sandbars.

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Willy Nilly Friday, August 28, 2020

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1. Clouds (Sky Watch Friday)

Tupelo, Mississippi, USA, August 28, 2020

Thunderstorms began moving into our area today (Friday). Hurricane Laura went west of us. Please pray for those that were in its path.

2. I'm A Whosoever (Signs 2)

Tupelo, Mississippi, USA, August 28, 2020

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

3. Althea (Floral Friday Fotos)

Prentiss County, Mississippi, USA, August 23, 2020

Althea, Hibiscus syriacus, Rose of Sharon "Red Heart"

4. Turtle (Saturday's Critters)

Tupelo, Mississippi, USA, August 23, 2020

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

Pickwick, Tennessee, USA, August 27, 2020

Mallard Ducks, Anas platyrhynchos.

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Willy Nilly Friday, August 7, 2020

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1. Foggy Morning Sunrise (Sky Watch Friday)

Prentiss County, Mississippi, USA, August 2, 2020

The one day I was up and on the road early enough to get a sunrise photo, it was completely foggy!

(My house is surrounded by trees, so I am not able to get sunrise or sunset photos from home).

2. Spider Web (The Weekend in Black and White)

Prentiss County, Mississippi, USA, August 2, 2020

But that same fog gave me a good background for this black and white photo!

3. Surprise Lilies (Floral Friday Fotos)

Prentiss County, Mississippi, USA, August 2, 2020

Surprise Lilies, Lycoris squamigera, are also called Magic Lilies and Naked Ladies.

4. Spider (Saturday's Critters)

Prentiss County, Mississippi, USA, August 2, 2020

Black and Yellow Garden Spiders, Argiope aurantia, are harmless to people and eat insects, making them beneficial to the garden.

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

Prentis County, Mississippi, USA, August 3, 2020

I accidently scared this female Eastern Bluebird off her nest, and she watched me carefully as I walked by.

Have a blessed day!

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