Blackberries

Prentiss County, Mississippi, USA, June 22, 2023

It's Blackberry picking time!

Have a blessed day!

I am linking in today with Thankful 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

Friday's Fave Five, October 1, 2021

1. October

Prentiss County, Mississippi, USA, October 1, 2021

October is my favorite month of the year! The Summer's heat is gone, and Winter is not here yet. 

I especially like this calendar from Blue Letter Bible. Each month has a nice photo, a Bible Verse, and at the bottom of the page, a brief devotional on the scripture.

"For the Word of God is living and active and sharper than any two-edged sword, and piercing as far as the division of soul and spirit, of both joints and marrow, and able to judge the thoughts and intentions of the heart." Hebrews 4:12

2. Book Club

Our book club selection for October is 'Heart and Soul' by Maeve Binchy. Last month we read 'At Home in Mitford' by Jan Karon.

3. Senior Citizen's Bingo

I'm a winner! About a dozen of us older folks get together once or twice a month to play Bingo just for fun and fellowship. We moved the tables farther apart, and we all wear masks. There is no charge to play, but those who want to can donate small prizes. On Wednesday I won a box of cheese crackers! They are very thin and crispy - a tasty snack.

4. Fresh Fruit

They say "An apple a day keeps the doctor away!" but I prefer oranges.

5. Living with Diabetes

I am especially thankful for food made especially to help us diabetics control our blood sugar! I pour chocolate Boost on my morning cereal instead of milk.

Have a blessed day and 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

"For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future." Jeremiah 29:11

Harvest Monday: Figs, August 9, 2021

Harvest Monday and Our World Tuesday

Prentiss County, Mississippi, USA, August 8, 2021

Our figs are getting ripe!

Something, probably a rabbit, has been eating those close to the ground. Or it might have been our dog!

We pick only as much as we can eat in a couple of days because figs are fragile and do not keep well. They can be cooked and made into fig preserves, but we prefer to eat them fresh.

I hope you have a great week!

I am linking in today with Harvest Monday and, on Tuesday, with Our World Tuesday

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Garden Bloggers' Bloom Day, June 2021

The 15th of each month is Garden Bloggers' Bloom Day hosted by Carol at May Dreams Gardens

What's blooming in June in my garden in the northeast corner of Mississippi, USA zone 7b

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My flowers like to play tricks on me by blooming in between Bloom Days - Butterfly Weed on June 3rd.

My Spiderworts have been standing up proud with masses of blooms until heavy rains last week knocked them down. But they are still blooming laying down in the grass.

Day Lilies are everywhere!

Last week I bought these lovely Dianthus plants - three pots of them! I am not sure where I am going to plant them.

Another recent purchase - Strawberry plants. I've never seen red blooming ones; my others have white blooms. No ripe berries yet, so I don't know how the taste compares to my other strawberries.

My 'Burpless Beauty' Cucumbers are blooming, and there are a few tiny cucumbers.

Bees love the blooms on the Linden Tree (aka Basswood)

My mind is really slipping - I almost forgot my Gardenia!

For foliage as pretty as a flower - Nandina! And it produces tiny white blooms in the Spring.

Now for a look at things to come

The Mulleins (wildflowers), Verbascum thapsus, are putting up bloom stalks!

Happy Garden Bloggers' Bloom Day!

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Figs, July 21, 2020

Our World Tuesday and All Seasons

Prentiss County, Mississippi, USA, July 21, 2020

It is almost Fig Season! Another week or two and we will be enjoying fresh figs! I do not know what variety they are, but they are delicious. Last year we picked the first ripe figs on the first day of August.

Have a wonderful day!

Today I am linking in with Our World Tuesday and All Seasons

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Thankful Thursday, July 2, 2020

Thankful Thursday and Little Things Thursday

Prentiss County, Mississippi, USA, June 30, 2020

I am thankful for fresh blueberries! We went to my husband's cousin's house Saturday to help her pick her blueberries. They are delicious on cereal, and...

... I made a blueberry tart. One pie crust, 1/2 cup sugar, 2 tablespoons flour, dash of nutmeg, 3 cups of blueberries. Mix dry ingredients together, stir in blueberries. Pour into pie crust, fold edges up around fruit mixture. Sprinkle a teaspoon of sugar on crust (optional). Bake at 350 F for 30 minutes. Enjoy!

I packed the rest of the blueberries in my freezer, three cups to a bag, for future blueberry tarts!

Have a blessed day!

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Thankful Thursday, May 13, 2020

Thankful Thursday and Little Things Thursday

Prentiss County, Mississippi, USA, May 11, 2020

I am thankful for home-grown strawberries! They may not be as big or as perfectly shaped as store-bought, but they are bursting with flavor! This handful went into my breakfast cereal.

Have a blessed day!

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Persimmons, October 22, 2019

ABC Wednesday and Our World Tuesday
P is for Persimmons - The edible fruit from several species of trees in the genus Diospyros.

Colbert County, Alabama, USA, October 18, 2019

American Persimmons, Diospyros virginiana, are harvested in the Autumn after the first frost. They can be eaten raw or cooked. But don't try to eat them early; they need the chill to sweeten them up!

Have a wonderful day!

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Willy Nilly Friday, September 13, 2019

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

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1. Spider (Sky Watch Friday)

Prentiss County, Mississippi, USA, September 8, 2019

I have a different kind of sky photo for you today - a Spiny-backed Orb Weaver in bright morning sunlight!

2. Phlox (Floral Friday Fotos)

Prentiss County, Mississippi, USA, September 10, 2019

Phlox is a plant genus of 67 species found mostly in North America. I think this is a Phlox panticulata that is also known as Garden Phlox. It attracts bees and butterflies, and it is also a popular food for deer, rabbits, and groundhogs.

3. Good Food!

Prentiss County, Mississippi, USA, September 12, 2019

I love apples eaten as fresh fruit or cooked in a pie! These are 'Ginger Gold.'

For the Apple Tart: 3 cups peeled sliced apples, 1/2 cup sugar, 2 tablespoons flour, 2 or 3 generous dashes of cinnamon, 1 pie crust. Mix flour, sugar, cinnamon, and then stir in apples. Fill crust and fold up the edges, leaving the center open. Sprinkle crust lightly with sugar (optional). Bake at 350F for 25 to 30 minutes.

4. Pretty Horses (Saturday's Critters)

McNairy County, Tennessee, USA, September 3, 2019

My photo does not really show the size of this horse, but believe me, it is BIG!

This horse, in the same pasture, is not as big as the other one.

5. A New Bird For Me! (I'd Rather B Birdin')

Prentiss County, Mississippi, USA, September 10, 2019

Broad-winged Hawks, Buteo platypterus, are small hawks that breed in the eastern half of North America, and then migrate to the Central American countries to spend the Winter months. They eat small mammals, amphibians, and insects.

When I saw this one on the power line up the road from my house, I was not sure what it was. I am glad I turned the car around and went back for a second look. This is why I always have my camera with me!

Have a wonderful day!

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Willy Nilly Friday, September 6, 2019

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

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1. Pickwick Lake (Sky Watch Friday)

Pickwick Lake, Tennessee, USA, September 2, 2019

We had beautiful blue skies for the Labor Day holiday weekend. In the middle left is the highway bridge over Pickwick Dam that created this lake on the Tennessee River. I made these photos from the picnic area on the south side of the lake.

Those are beautiful and expensive lake-side homes, but I would be afraid a tornado would come and blow me right off the cliff!

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2. Soft Drinks (Signs, Signs)

Hardin County, Tennessee, USA, September 2, 2019

I think this Coca-Cola sign is from the 1960's, and the 7-up sign (below) is from the 1970's.

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3. Good Food!

Prentiss County, Mississippi, USA, August 31, 2019

End of summer fruits - Scuppernongs - a variety of grapes native to the southeastern United States. They are delicious eaten fresh or made into jelly. I bought these at the Tupelo Farmers Market last Saturday.

4. Sheep (Saturday's Critters)

McNairy County, Tennessee, USA, September 3, 2019

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The grass is always greener on the other side of the fence!

5. Carolina Chickadee (I'd Rather B Birdin')

Prentiss County, Mississippi, USA, September 1, 2019

Carolina Chickadee, Poecile carolinensis, at one of my bird baths.

Have a wonderful day!

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Willy Nilly Friday, June 7, 2019

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

Since most of this week's photos were made on cloudy days, click on them to get a clearer, brighter view.

1. Pickwick Lake (Sky Watch Friday)

Pickwick, Tennessee, USA, June 4, 2019

Rain clouds were moving in when we met friends for lunch at the Pickwick Inn Restaurant at Pickwick Lake.

That is a Great Blue Heron preening himself on the nesting platform in the lake.

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But the most interesting thing we saw on that grey cloudy day was a flock of American White Pelicans! They are large migratory birds not often seen in our part of the country. --- Click on the photo for the best view.

2. Shiloh National Military Park

Shiloh, Tennessee, USA, June 4, 2019

When we were at Shiloh National Military Park on Tuesday, they were washing the cannons!

And doing a very thorough job of it, too!

3. Farmer's Market

Tupelo, Mississippi, USA, June 1, 2019

Sorry this photo is not as clear as I would like it to be, but I was shooting straight into bright morning sunlight. The Tupelo Farmer's Market allows only local folks (northeast Mississippi) to sell their wares, so it is not as busy now as it will be later in the Summer. Other farmer's markets in our area have a wider selection because they are selling fruit and vegetables grown in Florida. I visit them all!

Even though there were not a lot of vendors, I did buy a few things. Pecan pie bread (similar to banana-nut bread), home-canned squash pickles, and fresh peaches!

4. Insects (Saturday's Critters)

Prentiss County, Mississippi, USA, May 28, 2019

American Lady Butterfly

Silver-spotted Skipper

Ebony Jewelwing Damselfly

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

Pickwick, Tennessee, USA, May 27, 2019

Red-headed Woodpecker, Melanerpes erythrocephalus

Have a wonderful day!

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