More March Happenings

 A few amaryllis are blooming to add some color after the azaleas made their brief but spectacular showing. Saddened by the devastating tornados that hit north Mississippi, I am grateful to be on my porch in the sun with Rahrah. 

Rahrah in the sunshine on porch steps

Some University Baptist Church friends and I enjoyed a tour of the African American Military History Museum in the Sixth Street Museum District in Downtown Hattiesburg led by Colonels Sheila and Fred Varnado, retired. They shared their personal experiences in the service and told the rich history of some of Hattiesburg's residents. Col. Sheila began her military career as a WAC and rose to the rank of colonel, serving in Washington and the Middle East. Col. Fred taught at USM after retiring to Hattiesburg. They both are active as civic leaders in our community. The museum is housed in the former USO building, built in 1942 for African American soldiers training at Camp Shelby, the only surviving USO building of its kind in the US.

Hattiesburg Hall of Honor

Col. Sheila Varnado describing an exhibit

Map showing where local personnel served

Colonels Sheila and Fred Varnado

While eagerly awaiting the publication of Quiltfolk Issue 26 Mississippi, I spent an afternoon in a Logs and Ladders Zoom class with Brenda Gael Smith of NSW, Australia. Her colorful work has always fascinated me. It was a fun afternoon's play.

Quiltfolk #26 Mississippi, due April 2023

I'm looking forward to teaching a Pine Belt Quilters Postcard Workshop next week. Here are a couple of examples.

Meanwhile, Elizabeth keeps me company at the computer.