I couldn’t wait to get my treasure home. While Mom and Dad were away, Daddy asked me to look after his garden. “You can have the peas you pick,” he said. I carried my peas home and pulled out the pea-shelling pan. Now, most of you may not have a pea-shelling pan, but ...
I was not surprised at the Arizona's ruling yesterday. Many Americans are in an outrage over the ruling and there are many who are excited. I wonder though, how many realize the "not-so-hidden" message that is being sent to all of us Americans? America has always been the country t...
I filled up Grandpa’s bird feeder and as I closed the lid, I thought of all the days I’d watched birds come to eat at it when I visited him. The tears gathered in my eyes. I’d give it back to him in a heartbeat if I could see him again. I longed for one more hour to enjoy wat...
Bodock is two weeks early this year. it will be the first weekend in August, just after the kiddies go to school. it is a great way to welcome in the new school year. So mark your calendars and get ready for the fun.
The morning snow on the ground gave way to brown grass by dinner time (at 1:30.) But the air is still chilly so I prepared to cook some soup while I was home. But first I gave the dogs a little extra food, put some more bird seed out for my cardinal and other bird friends then zipped some tea ...
Well, we managed to dodge the snowballs again. I'm not happy over it either. North Mississippi got it Monday, South Mississippi got it Thursday, maybe our turn is coming. Hopefully Sunday will bring a better chance of the fluffy white stuff. Oh well ... there is always spring break.
One of my fondest memories of home is the old tire swing on the hickory tree. The fat white buds on the tree spelled the end of winter and the beginning of spring.As the spring came on the hickory tree was the first tree on the hill to get new green leaves. The large tree wore a giant green...
The moon rising in the sun set was pretty this brisk winter day. Of course it also helped that old glory was flapping in the breeze too. This was taken by the Pontotoc Public Safety Center on Liberty Street.
Soon you will be able to click on individual staff blogs and the mayor's blog to comment. Please bear with us while we are under re-construction. I think you will enjoy it much better. :)