Remembering D-Day

Today we pause to remember D-Day — June 6, 1944 — when thousands of brave Allied soldiers stormed the beaches of Normandy in one of the most courageous and pivotal moments of World War II.

Their sacrifice, courage, and determination helped turn the tide against tyranny and ultimately secured the freedoms we hold dear today. Many gave their last full measure of devotion so that future generations could live in peace.

To the veterans of D-Day and all who served in the Greatest Generation: thank you. Your legacy lives on in every sunrise over a free world.

We will never forget. 🇺🇸🇬🇧🇨🇦🇫🇷

Weekend Roundup - W

 This week's assignment: Starts with W, Favorite, and Water.

Starts with W: Snow is WHITE and WINTER is cold. 

Favorite: WHISKY is WHITE. Sure do miss seeing this guy out in the front pasture.

Water: On a recent trip to Alabama, we enjoyed this view of the WATER from high up in a park.

        

If you have any tween-age boys or young at heart men in your life, check out the first two books of The Dirt Foot Gang series. Good summer reading for the kids.

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Weekend Roundup - V

 This week's assignment: Starts with V, Favorite, and Violet.

Starts with V: VIOLIN starts with V, and they make beautiful music. I

Favorite: Rodeo is my favorite sport, so this VEST autographed by Tuff Hedeman is a favorite of mine. If you've seen 8 Seconds and know who Lane Frost is, Tuff was his best friend. Uncle Ray is Hubby's friend who gave it to us.

Violet: These VIOLET Irises are enjoyed in the spring. Beautiful!

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Weekend Roundup - U

This week's assignment: Starts with U, Favorite, and Under.

Starts with U: This bird's name, white-breasted nuthatch, doesn't start with U, but he is often seen descending trees and eating while UPSIDE down. 

Favorite: My favorite granddaughter with her Ukulele beside her.

Under: Kayaking UNDER the Woodrow Wilson Bridge.

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Weekend Roundup - T

 This week's assignment: Starts with T, Favorite, and Terrific.

Starts with T: While enjoying a meal at The Rudder, a restaurant at the marina in Nashville, I couldn't resist taking a picture of this log full of TURTLES.

Favorite: I absolutely love finding interesting barns. This is a TOBACCO barn near Portland, Tennessee.

Terrific: This molten lava chocolate cake was definitely TERRIFIC. It TASTED so good! My son took us to dinner at an amazing steak restaurant for my birthday and TREATED me to this delicious dessert.

Have a wonderful weekend!

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Weekend Roundup - R

This week's assignment: Starts with R, Favorite, and Rough.

Starts with R: A RUDE ROBIN. 

Favorite: I'm happy to be able to post all birds this week. This is a Red-winged Blackbird. Posing like a nice bird.

Rough: This is a Northern Rough-winged Swallow sitting on a wire over the highway. This was a stop fast and hope for one good shot kind of picture. Not great, but at least he is visible.

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The Dirt Foot Gang

Coming soon: The second book in The Dirt Foot Gang series.

Four boys. Bare feet. Endless curiosity. And one secret code that refuses to stay buried.

When the Dirt Foot Gang discovers mysterious chalk symbols along an abandoned rail spur, they are pulled into a thrilling hunt for a long-lost treasure tied to the hobo trails of the Great Depression. With their loyal dog Angus leading the way, Logan, Pudge, Will, and Cotton follow the clues through hidden caves, haunted forests, roaring fairs, and forgotten lumber camps—only to realize someone else is chasing the same prize.

Packed with heart, humor, friendship, and nonstop adventure, this nostalgic middle-grade mystery celebrates courage, loyalty, and the wild freedom of childhood. Perfect for readers who love classic coming-of-age adventures with a touch of danger and a lot of fun.

 

 

Mallards

Mallard Ducks

These dapper gentlemen are male mallard ducks, showcasing their unmistakable breeding plumage. With their brilliant emerald-green heads, crisp white neck rings, rich chestnut-colored breasts, and elegant gray-and-brown bodies, they’re among the most handsome waterfowl ... in my opinion. Whether gliding across a pond or preening in the sunlight, mallards never fail to brighten the day. 

Happy Spring

As of March 20th, it's spring!

I hope everyone had a beautiful Easter, filled with time, laughter, and love shared with family and friends. My grandchildren are all grown, but I remember the excitement of watching the littles color eggs and then scramble to find the hidden ones.

Between the excitement of Artemis II preparing to take us a little farther into the unknown, and the ever-looming tax deadline tomorrow, life feels like it’s balancing wonder and responsibility in equal measure.

Meanwhile, spring is quietly working its magic—flowers blooming, trees budding, birds singing, the world softening and waking up again. Of course, if you are a birder like me, this is the time to get outside to find and identify new birds migrating through the area. This is my favorite time of the year. It’s hard not to feel a sense of renewal in the air.

And since it’s National Letter Writing Month, maybe this is the perfect time to slow down and put pen to paper. Send a note, tell a story, or say something you’ve been meaning to say.

Here’s to new beginnings, small moments, and the stories waiting to be written.