Sky Watch Friday: Sunset

Sunset, Prentiss County, Mississippi, USA, January 7, 2024

We had 3 inches of rain Monday night, but for the rest of the week we had sunshine with only a few clouds. But temperatures are dropping this weekend, and snow is in the forecast for Monday.

Happy Friday!

I am linking in today with Skywatch Friday

"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

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Pickwick, Tennessee, USA, July 21, 2023

The end of a fun day at Pickwick Lake.
The four dots inside the circle are people in the safe swimming area.

Happy Friday!

I am linking in today with Skywatch Friday

"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

Sunset, July 14, 2022

Prentiss County, Mississippi, USA, July 9, 2022

We had heavy rain last Saturday that was followed by a beautiful sunset that filled the entire western sky.

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Have a blessed day!

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And on Friday Skywatch Friday

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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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Sky Watch Friday: Sunset, March 12, 2021

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Sunset, Prentiss County, Mississippi, USA, March 9, 2021

Our March weather has been very good. Spring is here! Early flowers are blooming, and trees are budding.

Have a beautiful day!

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Sky Watch Friday, November 6, 2020

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Lee County, Mississippi, USA, November 5, 2020

Thursday's sunset - it was magnificent!

"The Heavens declare the glory of God" Psalm 19:1

Have a Beautiful Day!

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Willy Nilly Friday, July 24, 2020

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1. Sunset (Sky Watch Friday)

Prentiss County, Mississippi, USA, July 23, 2020

We have had hot, humid days with evening thunderstorms, but only a light sprinkle of rain this week.

2. Azalea (Floral Friday Fotos)

Prentiss County, Mississippi, USA, July 21, 2020

Even though we are in the hottest part of Summer, my Encore Azalea 'Autumn Royalty' is blooming!

3. The Most Interesting Thing I Have Seen this Week

Prentiss County, Mississippi, USA, July 21, 2020

I did not touch it, but this fungus growing on a dead tree limb on the ground is about as big as my hand.

4. Turtle (Saturday's Critters)

Prentiss County, Mississippi, USA, July 8, 2020

Eastern Box Turtle, Terrapene carolina carolina.

5. Northern Mockingbirds (I'd Rather B Birdin')

Prentiss County, Mississippi, USA, July 24, 2020

This light pole is a favorite perch for the Mockingbirds, Mimus polyglottos, at my neighbor's house.

Prentiss County, Mississippi, USA, July 22, 2020

a juvenile Northern Mockingbird

Have a wonderful weekend!

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Willy Nilly Friday, October 11, 2019

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1. Clouds in the Lake (Sky Watch Friday and Weekend Reflections)

late afternoon - the moon rises as the sun sets, Tupelo, Mississippi, USA, October 9, 2019

It is beginning to look and feel like Autumn!

2. Pizza vs. Tacos (Signs, Signs)

Tupelo, Mississippi, USA, October 9, 2019

Earlier in the week I posted photos of this mural, but did not know what business it was. Now the sign is up!

 A restaurant, Pizza vs. Tacos, is opening October 17th. The mural artwork is by Gulf Coast artist Michael Roy. The inside is decorated with similar murals by the same artist. (Late afternoon sun added the window reflections).

3. Farming

Prentiss County, Mississippi, USA, October 2, 2019

Farmers have been busy all Summer and into the Autumn growing and baling hay to feed their horses and cows through the Winter.

4. Squirrel (Saturday's Critters)

Prentiss County, Mississippi, USA, October 7, 2019

Bird Food Thief!

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5. Mourning Dove (I'd Rather B Birdin')

Prentiss County, Mississippi, USA, October 4, 2019

Mourning Dove, Zenaida macroura.

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Have a wonderful day!

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Willy Nilly Friday, July 19, 2019

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1. Sunset ( Sky Watch Friday)

Prentiss County, Mississippi, USA, July 16, 2019

After 3 days of rain, the sun finally broke through the clouds just in time to show us a sunset on Tuesday.

2. Favorite Photo of the Week

Prentiss County, Mississippi, USA, July 13, 2019

a baby Praying Mantis!

3. Turk's Cap (Floral Friday Fotos)

Prentiss County, Mississippi, USA, July 18, 2019

Turk's Cap, Malvaviscus arboreus, is a member of the Mallow family of plants.

4. Tiny Turtle (Saturday's Critters)

Prentiss County, Mississippi, USA, July 18, 2019

Just two fingers wide!

5. Mourning Dove (I'd Rather B Birdin')

Prentiss County, Mississippi, USA, July 18, 2019

Mourning Doves, Zenaida macroura, can be found all across most of North America. To attract them to your yard, offer seeds on the ground or on platform feeders.

Have a wonderful day!

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Willy Nilly Friday, December 21, 2018

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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!

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Merry Christmas!

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Willy Nilly Friday, October 26, 2018

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1. Sunset (Sky Watch Friday)

Lee County, Mississippi, USA, October 18, 2018

We get the prettiest sunsets in the Autumn!

2. Heron (Weekend Reflections)

Prentiss County, Mississippi, USA, October 21, 2018

a Great Blue Heron, Ardea herodias, in the little pond

3. Carolina Jessamine (Floral Friday Fotos)

Prentiss County, Mississippi, USA, October 22, 2018

A perennial vine, Carolina Jessamine, Gelsemium sempervirens, blooms when the cooler weather of Autumn arrives.

4. Goats (Saturday's Critters)

Prentiss County, Mississippi, USA, October 8, 2018

I think goats look so funny with their horns curving back and their ears flopping forward!

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

Tupelo, Mississippi, USA, September 30, 2018

a female Belted Kingfisher, Megaceryle alcyon

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Willy Nilly Friday, June 29, 2018

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1. Full Moon Rising (Sky Watch Friday)

Lee County, Mississippi, USA, June 26 2018

The moon was rising in the east just as the setting sun cast a final glow on the clouds.

It is times like this that I think of getting a more sophisticated camera for better photos, but the weight of the larger cameras stops me from buying one. (I use a Canon PowerShot SX520 HS)

2. Good Food!

Tupelo, Mississippi, USA, June 20, 2018

Santa Fe Tilapia at O'Charley's Restaurant: grilled tilapia filet (with pico de gallo) on a bed of rice pilaf with steamed broccoli. A bit spicy, but eating their wonderful home-made rolls will help cool down your mouth!

And for dessert - Apple Pie! (Wednesday's special at O'Charley's is a free piece of pie).

3. Phlox (Floral Friday Fotos)

Prentiss County, Mississippi, USA, June 27, 2018

Phlox is a genus of 67 species found mostly in North America. I am not sure which one I have here in my garden. Phlox flowers may be light blue, violet, red, pink, or white. Butterflies enjoy their nectar. They are also a popular food source for groundhogs, rabbits, and deer.

4. A Gardener's Friend (Saturday's Critters)

Prentiss County, Mississippi, USA, June 19, 2018

Toads will eat many insects and other pests found in your garden. They prefer a moist environment where they can find insects, earthworms, slugs, and snails. To make Toads feel at home in your garden, provide a source of water, do not use insecticides or pesticides, and leave an area of leaf litter with small sticks and other debris to give them a place to hibernate in the Winter. You will be glad you did!

5. After the Rain (Weekend Reflections)

Prentiss County, Mississippi, USA, June 21, 2018

Delicious rain water!

Have a wonderful weekend!

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Willy Nilly Friday, March 23, 2018

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1. Clouds (Sky Watch Friday)

Lee County, Mississippi, USA, March 19, 2018

Just as the sun went down Monday evening, it turned the clouds in the eastern sky golden.

2. Wildlife: Turtle (Saturday's Critters)

Tupelo, Mississippi, USA, February 22, 2018

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

Tupelo, Mississippi, USA, March 19, 2018

Common Grackle

4. Good Food!

Tupelo, Mississippi, USA, March 19, 2018

Chicken and Rice Soup from Los Toros Mexican Restaurant: shredded chicken breast, rice, avocados, tomato, onion, cilantro and other spices with sliced avocado on the side. My friends like fresh squeezed lemon juice on their avocados, but I like mine with a generous sprinkle of black pepper.

5. Grape Hyacinths (Floral Friday Fotos)

Prentiss County, Mississippi, USA, March 19, 2018

Grape Hyacinths, Muscari, are natives of southern Europe, Asia, and northern Africa, but have been naturalized around the world. They are small, but make a brilliant blue impact when planted in large groups. Muscari are not true Hyacinths, and should not be confused with plants in the Hyacinthus family. (I think the insect is a Flower Fly, not a Bee).

Have a beautiful day!

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