Snow!

This morning I awoke to a light shower of snow outside my window. It was really beautiful, although I am under the impression that this is a rare occurrence. It didn't stick around for long. The sun came out in the afternoon and melted the few flakes away. It was nice to wake up to a winter landscape in any case.

Boots

Although Mississippi is not traditionally a state of cowboys, some people around here apparently like western wear. I pass this shop every day when I go out to lunch. I must admit something about the sign draws me to it. Maybe someday I'll go in for a look around. I bet I'm not the only one interested in what might await me in a big red boot with a spur boutique. That's a pretty clever marketing tool!

Another Landscape

I hope you're not getting tired of these. I think they're part of what makes Mississippi (and golf courses) beautiful.

Jackson Country Club

Now that I have been informed on the real use of water towers, I find them a rather ingenious and energy-saving way to optimize water pressure in a community.

This picture was snapped at the Jackson Country Club. Something about the ultra-kitsch golf ball design attracted me. Look for more water towers to come!

Mr. Earthworm

Go, Mr. Worm, go!

Gatti Town Pizza

There are many new strip shopping centers opening up in the Madison/Ridgeland area. This one had been under construction for awhile, so I was surprised to see the parking lot bursting with cars this weekend (this photo does not show the full extent).

Apparently Gatti Town is a big draw for locals. I had no idea what type of restaurant it actually was. But after some investigation, it appears to be what I would call a Show-Biz-esque type of place (known to later generations as Chuckee Cheese). Although I did not venture far enough to see if they had those singing robotic animals which I fondly recall from many a childhood birthday party.