Snow in Mississippi in January

It doesn't happen but every five or even ten years, but we get very excited when it does. Of course, all the pot plants on the front porch have to be moved inside. The ones in the back flowerbed and driveway get dragged into the garage. Since the below freezing temperature doesn't last but two or three days, this will usually save the plants. Then they all get moved back outside for the bright, sunny days. Lots of clean-up, but well worth the trouble.

View from my front porch

Daughter Linda and I, with help from the art committee at OLLI (Osher Lifelong Learning Institute), hung our quilts/fiber art exhibit. The exhibit will be on display from January through April at the Peck House (OLLI's building), 3601 Pearl Street, in Hattiesburg. There is a terrific lineup of classes for this spring term, and we are happy to get to have our art on display. A reception will be held Friday, February 21, 1:00-2:30 p.m. 

The Invitation

Theresa Ratti

L to R: Linda, Martha, Karrie Pennington, Dean Pennington,
Theresa Ratti, Autumn Pennington

End of 2024

It's been a busy December, not with decorating or shopping, but with gatherings with friends and music events. One of my requirements for celebrating is listening/watching "Amahl and the Night Visitors" on YouTube. I've even gotten to sing in it a couple of times in the past and can still quote some of the words. My sasanqua camellia put on a beautiful show of pink blossoms and then a pink carpet for me to enjoy for a couple of months. Inside, Poinsettias and a little metal sparkly tree are plenty to be festive. 

My Christmas Tree

Sasanqua camellia bush in back yard

Prayer plant

My front porch

My Texas Family--Mark and Melody and five granddaughters and their families

This crisp weather has been so pleasant for enjoying whatever is growing in the flowerbeds without the work and worry of trying to keep plants watered. I can't believe how long the Gerbera Daisy blooms have lasted. 

Gerbera Daisies

The two indoor kitties are getting plenty of lap time. The outdoor kitty is happy even though she sometimes has to share with the possum.

Rahrah on quilt batting

Elizabeth trying to camouflage herself

Lacey enjoying the sunshine

Possum finishing up Lacey's supper