Wednesday, March 7, 2018

Tree Following, March 7, 2018

Tree Following is a once a month meme that urges bloggers to choose a tree, photograph it as it goes through the seasons of the year, and post the photos on their blogs on or near the 7th day of each month. (It is open for a week, so there is plenty of time for you to join in the fun).

I thought to use a tree in my own backyard, but yesterday was a such wonderfully sunny day that I went to the park, and there I found my tree for this year.

Lee County, Mississippi, USA, March 6, 2018
It is a young tree that was planted in memory of a child that died in a car accident a few years ago. A very sad thing, and I hope this living memorial helps ease the family's pain and sorrow.

Did you notice the bird's nest? Perhaps the birds that built it last year will return to raise another family there. How exciting that would be!

And there are many more possibilities: stormy weather, photos of raindrops on the leaves, fully leafed out in mid-summer, wildflowers growing around it, colorful Autumn leaves, maybe snow in December!

Now for the more difficult part - identifying it. The bud looks like a Maple to me, but I think we will have to wait until it leafs out to be sure.

Have a wonderful day!

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Monday, March 5, 2018

Elevator Doors, March 5, 2018

Monday Mural, Through My Lens, and Our World Tuesday

Tupelo, Mississippi, USA, February 27, 2018
I was surprised to see a mural on the elevator doors at the hospital! 'Take advantage of it' is the slogan of the hospital's Wellness Center. In a building near the hospital, the Wellness Center has a pool, numerous kinds of exercise equipment, and an indoor walking track.

Another elevator door at the hospital: 'What connected feels like.'

Have a wonderful week!

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Sunday, March 4, 2018

The Barn Collective, March 4, 2018

Hardin County, Tennessee, USA, May 1, 2017
I showed you this barn almost hidden in the trees last Spring.

Hardin County, Tennessee, USA, February 5, 2018
Now that most of the trees and bushes have lost their leaves, we get a better view of it!
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Your birds for today are...
Prentiss County, Mississippi, USA, March 2, 2018
Wild Turkeys, Meleagris gallopavo

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Have a blessed day!

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Saturday, March 3, 2018

Black and White: Ditch, March 3, 2018

Tupelo, Mississippi, USA, February 26, 2018
When I saw the weed against the dark culvert, I knew it would look good in black and white!

And here is the view from the top of the culvert looking west. A rare sunny day!

Have a wonderful weekend!

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Friday, March 2, 2018

Willy Nilly Friday, March 2, 2018

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

1. Blue Skies! (Sky Watch Friday)
Prentiss County, Mississippi, USA, February 27, 2018
Our Maple Tree is blooming!

I could not tell if this Cardinal was eating the buds, or if he was finding tiny insects to feast on.

2. Summer Vacation
Baldwyn, Mississippi, USA, February 20, 2018
Planning a Summer vacation will help a person make it through the cold Winter days. Diamond Lakes Recreational Area, Hot Springs, Arkansas, sounds pretty good right now!

Brought to you by U-Haul.

3. Flowering Quince (Floral Friday Fotos)
Prentiss County, Mississippi, USA, February 24, 2018
Flowering Quince, Chaenomeles, is an ornamental shrub native to Asia.

4. At Ease (Saturday's Critters)
Prentiss County, Mississippi, USA, January 24, 2018
Just relaxing!

5. Favorite Photo of the Week! (I'd Rather B Birdin')
Tupelo, Mississippi, USA, February 27, 2018
European Starling, Sturnus vulgaris

Have a wonderful day!

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Thursday, March 1, 2018

Gladiola Bulbs, March 1, 2018

Thankful Thursday and Little Things Thursday

Prentiss County, Mississippi, USA, February 28, 2018
I am thankful that I bought this large box of Gladiola bulbs. Just looking at the package photo cheers me up on these rainy days! As soon as we get a sunny day, I need to get started planting them. A hundred bulbs is going to take awhile!

Have a blessed day!

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