Veterans Day, November 11, 2021

Thankful Thursday and Little Things Thursday

Tupelo, Mississippi, USA, November 7, 2021

This airplane, an F-105 Thunderchief, is mounted on a pedestal at Veterans Memorial Park in Tupelo. Remember on this Veterans Day and every day to be thankful for those who serve in our military forces.

Have a blessed day!

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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

Autumn! September 22, 2020

Our World Tuesday and All Seasons

American Civil War Battlefield, Shiloh, Tennessee, USA, September 20, 2020

Though we are not yet seeing leaves turning red and yellow, our temperatures are much cooler!

Happy Fall, Y'all!

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

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Thankful Thursday, June 4, 2020

Thankful Thursday, Little Things Thursday, and Signs 2

Indian Mound, Shiloh, Tennessee, USA, May 31, 2020

I am thankful that we were able to visit Shiloh National Military Park on Sunday. And thankful that the restrooms were open! We parked our car and followed a short walking trail to the American Indian Mounds Historical Site. There are several mounds grouped together on a bluff high above the Tennessee River.

There are wooden steps going up to the top of the largest mound.

The information signs are showing the effects of the tremendous amount of rain we have had in the last couple of years. The illustration depicts a community gathering around an athletic field for a game of stick-ball. Archeologists date the site as being about 800 years old, but they are not sure if these Native Americans were related to the present day tribes of Choctaw and Chickasaw that still live in the area.

From the top of the mound there is a beautiful view of the Tennessee River.

It was wonderful to be outdoors and feel "normal" for a few hours!

Have a blessed 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

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Tree Following, November 13, 2018

Tree Following and Our World Tuesday

Tree Following is a fun meme and easy to join! Just select a tree, photograph it once a month as it goes through the seasons of the year, and post a photo on your blog between the 7th and 14th of the month.

Lee County, Mississippi, USA, October 30, 2018

I am following a Red Maple tree, Acer rubrum, that was planted as a memorial to a child killed in an auto accident. The leaves began showing Autumn color late in October, and I am glad I made this photo then. We had wind and rain that knocked off a lot of the leaves last week.

Lee County, Mississippi, USA, November 6, 2018

It still has pretty leaves, but just not as many as before.

Have a great week!

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Willy Nilly Friday, November 10, 2017

Willy Nilly Friday 5 and Sky Watch Friday

1. Pickwick Lake (Sky Watch Friday)

Pickwick, Tennessee, USA, November 6, 2017

We have had heavy fog that lasts into the afternoon several days this week. This is the view of Pickwick Lake when we were there on Monday eating lunch with friends at the Pickwick Inn Restaurant.

2. Autumn Color

Colbert County, Alabama, USA, November 3, 2017

Cloudy days did not interfere with our enjoyment of the colorful leaves last week.

3. The Most Unusual Thing This Week

Booneville, Mississippi, USA, November 8, 2017

Did you notice the radio dial? 91.9 WOWL and 95.3 WADI are local radio stations.

4. Wildlife

Tupelo, Mississippi, USA, November 9, 2017

I noticed movement at the edge of a small lake, zoomed in, and discovered this female Mallard Duck, Anas platyrhynchos, in the shadows.

5. Veterans Day is November 11

Tupelo, Mississippi, USA, November 9, 2017

This replica of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Wall (Washington, DC) was dedicated at Veterans Park in Tupelo last Saturday. The names of every American soldier killed in the war are written on the Wall. It is 60% the size of the original.

"Freedom is not free"

Have a wonderful week-end!

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Willy Nilly Friday, November 3, 2017

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

1. Tennessee River (Sky Watch Friday)

Colbert County, Alabama, USA, October 31, 2017

On Tuesday we drove north on the Natchez Trace Parkway to see if the trees were showing their Autumn colors. We stopped here at Colbert's Ferry Park to admire the view of the Parkway bridge across the Tennessee River.

We saw some Autumn color along the way, but it is not at its best yet.

2. Elvis Presley's Birthplace and Museum

Tupelo, Mississippi, USA, October 26, 2017

If you visit Tupelo, be sure to walk up to the top of the hill overlooking the Birthplace and Museum to see this sculpture of Elvis as a boy.

A wall behind the sculpture explains the start of his musical career. Below are close-up photos that I hope are large enough to be read.

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And the Larger Than Life Elvis sculpture is there, too.

3. Food

Colbert County, Alabama, USA, October 31, 2017

Persimmons are Autumn fruits that are bitter if picked too early. They are best picked and eaten after the first frost.

I found these persimmons high up in the tree, so I left them there. Probably best that I could not reach them; they don't look ripe enough yet.

4. Best Photo of the Week (I'd Rather B Birdin')

Colbert County, Alabama, USA, October 31, 2017

Great Blue Heron. Other than cropping and adding my name, this is straight out of the camera.
Canon PowerShot SX520 HS, 1/160 sec., f 5.6, ISO 125, 10/31/2017 1:30pm.

5. Carolina Jessamine (Floral Friday Fotos)

Prentiss County, Mississippi, USA, November 2, 2017

My Carolina Jessamine Vine, Gelsemium sempervirens, is full of buds!

And a few have opened. Carolina Jessamine is hardy is USDA zones 7 - 9. Unless we have unusually cold temperatures this Winter, it will continue blooming for several months.

Have a wonderful week-end!

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Good Fences: Shiloh, November 3, 2016

Shiloh, Tennessee, USA, October 7, 2016

Many of the soldiers who died at the Battle of Shiloh (April 6-7, 1862) during the American Civil War are buried here at the United States National Cemetery at Shiloh, Tennessee.

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Rest in Peace.

Hope you are having an enjoyable day

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