Jackson only has two traditional enclosed shopping malls, Northpark and Metro Center. Neither one has an outstanding selection of stores, but I usually go to Northpark because it's not too far from where I live. There is also a nice shopping area called Dogwood Festival on Lakeland Drive. It's all outdoors though and sometimes you just need the refreshing feeling of the mall.Northpark Mall
Jackson only has two traditional enclosed shopping malls, Northpark and Metro Center. Neither one has an outstanding selection of stores, but I usually go to Northpark because it's not too far from where I live. There is also a nice shopping area called Dogwood Festival on Lakeland Drive. It's all outdoors though and sometimes you just need the refreshing feeling of the mall.
Madison County Building Codes
Madison County building codes require that all buildings have brick facades, or at least have bricks somewhere visible to passersby. This requirement leads to offices looking distinctly residential.
Drive Thru Banking
Drive through banking is something I had totally forgotten about before moving back to the US. Europeans would most likely find the idea abhorrent, it's just another way we avoid moving our lazy rumps!
I think it's sort of ingenious though. I mean, we've taken an old, obsolete technology and given it a new use. And I bet if they started installing them around France, people would use them... they just wouldn't like to admit that they enjoyed the convenience!
I think it's sort of ingenious though. I mean, we've taken an old, obsolete technology and given it a new use. And I bet if they started installing them around France, people would use them... they just wouldn't like to admit that they enjoyed the convenience!
Char
Many (including my husband) say this is Jackson's finest restaurant. Tonight was my first taste. We were accompanied by a French-Swiss gentleman, a colleague of my husband's who is here on business. I thought it would be a good chance to practice my French, but we ended up staying with English all night.
The food was good though, the drinks too! I'm not sure if I would consider it my favorite restaurant, that honor has yet to be bestowed on any restaurant in the city. But I would certainly come back. I had an ahi tuna mixed with crab meat salad. It was good, but next time I would just go for the ahi tuna steak. The men had the Henry IV steak, which I'm told is the best cut of meat you'll ever taste. I'll trust their judgment on that.
The food was good though, the drinks too! I'm not sure if I would consider it my favorite restaurant, that honor has yet to be bestowed on any restaurant in the city. But I would certainly come back. I had an ahi tuna mixed with crab meat salad. It was good, but next time I would just go for the ahi tuna steak. The men had the Henry IV steak, which I'm told is the best cut of meat you'll ever taste. I'll trust their judgment on that.
Mum's the Word
A colorful display of mums has been set up at my local fruit stand. Summer (at least by the calendar) is coming to an end and it's time to get some autumnal plants out into the garden. Although I'm not a big fan of mums, they remind me too much of funeral flowers, I have to admit the reds, yellows and purples here are really lovely.
New Stage Theatre
This is Mississippi's one and only professional theater, working hard to bring culture to the masses.
The 2007-08 season sounds promising. I am seriously contemplating purchasing season tickets, although I had rather hoped to be in one of the plays rather than just a spectator.
The 2007-08 season sounds promising. I am seriously contemplating purchasing season tickets, although I had rather hoped to be in one of the plays rather than just a spectator.
Ye Olde Bagel Shoppe
One of my favorite weekend treats is fresh bagels from our local bagel-ry, Beagle Bagel.
Legend has it that the owner received a beagle as a gift many years ago. He was from New York City and was a very particular eater. He wouldn't touch any dried dog food, but would only chomp down on bagels. Soon, the supply he came with dwindled and the owner decided she'd better learn to make bagels on her own. It turns out the dog wasn't the only one with a developed taste for bagels - her family and friends loved them too - so she decided to open her own shop. And thus, Beagle Bagel was born.
I'm not sure of the verity of the story, but if it's printed on their paper take-away bags, it must be true, right?
Legend has it that the owner received a beagle as a gift many years ago. He was from New York City and was a very particular eater. He wouldn't touch any dried dog food, but would only chomp down on bagels. Soon, the supply he came with dwindled and the owner decided she'd better learn to make bagels on her own. It turns out the dog wasn't the only one with a developed taste for bagels - her family and friends loved them too - so she decided to open her own shop. And thus, Beagle Bagel was born.
I'm not sure of the verity of the story, but if it's printed on their paper take-away bags, it must be true, right?
Another Heron
I know I said I was trying to get away from the nature theme, but I just couldn't resist. These birds are such beauties. Apparently white herons are called egrets. You learn something new every day!
Househunting?
Our househunting days may finally have come to an end. We've found a very nice possibility in a neighborhood called Wood's Crossing. This sign may soon disappear from the front lawn.
Mississippi Crafts Center
This modern building would be quite at home on the streets of Paris, yet here it is in the middle of Mississippi. It's one of those kinds of things that people either love or hate. I am leaning towards the loving side. I must admit I am partial to modern architecture.
The view through the wall of windows onto the Natchez Trace was really something. Heaps more interesting than what was actually inside the building.
The view through the wall of windows onto the Natchez Trace was really something. Heaps more interesting than what was actually inside the building.
Golf Mania
I admit, I probably have too many pictures from the golf course on this blog. But it's a place where I really enjoy spending my time. And there are many beautiful photo ops there, if you have the time to go for them!
I hope you'll enjoy this putt on the 18th hole. I'm working on some other sources of inspiration as well.
I hope you'll enjoy this putt on the 18th hole. I'm working on some other sources of inspiration as well.
Swampland
Both the heat and rain combine to make Mississippi a very green place.
Someday I hope to visit the Delta and see the real swamps!
House Hunting
Sorry I forgot to post a picture yesterday. I got busy with other things and it just slipped my mind.
I hope today's picture will make up for it though. I went house hunting this afternoon, one of my favorite weekend activities, and when I found this neighborhood called Cyprus Lake, I couldn't resist getting a picture of pinkening sky in reflection of the aforementioned lake.
I hope today's picture will make up for it though. I went house hunting this afternoon, one of my favorite weekend activities, and when I found this neighborhood called Cyprus Lake, I couldn't resist getting a picture of pinkening sky in reflection of the aforementioned lake.
Ross Barnett Reservoir
Today I stopped by the Reservoir Outlook. The view was recommended to me by some people I met recently.
The view was really nice, unfortunately it didn't come out too well in the photo. It's the perfect place for a sunrise or sunset viewing though. I'll try to get back there one of these days to give you a look.
The view was really nice, unfortunately it didn't come out too well in the photo. It's the perfect place for a sunrise or sunset viewing though. I'll try to get back there one of these days to give you a look.
School Days
School is back in session here in Jackson.
This is the local high school for Ridgeland residents. Somehow it reminds me of a Disney Hotel, and not a nice one either! I'd say the architecture rates right up there with the Santa Fe. The name of the school is even Olde Towne School. Distinctly Disney sounding.
This is the local high school for Ridgeland residents. Somehow it reminds me of a Disney Hotel, and not a nice one either! I'd say the architecture rates right up there with the Santa Fe. The name of the school is even Olde Towne School. Distinctly Disney sounding.
Jackson State University
I visited Jackson State today to enroll in German 101.
Unfortunately, you have to jump through quite a few hoops just to take one simple class. The campus is nice though. They are investing quite a lot in new buildings, so things are expanding. I think that's a good sign for a university.
Unfortunately, you have to jump through quite a few hoops just to take one simple class. The campus is nice though. They are investing quite a lot in new buildings, so things are expanding. I think that's a good sign for a university.
Job Op?
I know this has nothing to do with natural beauty, but I couldn't resist.
This is actually considered a good wage, considering that federal minimum wage is $5.85 per hour. In fact, this is more than the cafe at Starbucks offered me a few months ago!
Maybe I should consider a career in burger flipping... I wonder if they would make special considerations for vegetarians.
This is actually considered a good wage, considering that federal minimum wage is $5.85 per hour. In fact, this is more than the cafe at Starbucks offered me a few months ago!
Maybe I should consider a career in burger flipping... I wonder if they would make special considerations for vegetarians.
Fishin' Hole
You know it's hot in Mississippi when the local fishing hole is nearly empty on a Sunday afternoon!
This place is usually teeming with fishers, all looking to take home a tasty treat for dinner. Temperatures were in the 100s today, so the fish hookers were probably at home trying to beat the heat. Perhaps I'll try my hand at hooking and reeling one of these days, but only once the temps have dropped.
This place is usually teeming with fishers, all looking to take home a tasty treat for dinner. Temperatures were in the 100s today, so the fish hookers were probably at home trying to beat the heat. Perhaps I'll try my hand at hooking and reeling one of these days, but only once the temps have dropped.
Heron in the Wild
In keeping with yesterday's nature theme, here's a shot of a beautiful white heron.
This picture was also taken at the golf course. There are several big birds that hunt in the water hazards. Hopefully I'll get a shot of one of the blue herons to share one of these days.
This picture was also taken at the golf course. There are several big birds that hunt in the water hazards. Hopefully I'll get a shot of one of the blue herons to share one of these days.
Gator on the 5th
Today a small alligator came out for some sun at the golf course. It was the first time I've seen one all the way out of the water here in Mississippi.
He was a little beauty. Although I was a bit nervous about hitting my ball, luckily it wasn't too close!
He was a little beauty. Although I was a bit nervous about hitting my ball, luckily it wasn't too close!
Wright's Mill
We are thinking of buying (or possibly renting) a house here in Jackson.
This is one of the neighborhoods I am particularly fond of. Nothing says class like a hokey water wheel!
This is one of the neighborhoods I am particularly fond of. Nothing says class like a hokey water wheel!
A Summer Treat!
Summer has hit Mississippi and that means it's time to break open a refreshing watermelon.
This scene takes me back to my childhood when my sister and I used to take part in watermelon seed spitting contests at my Mom's annual work picnic. Ahhh, the good old days!
This scene takes me back to my childhood when my sister and I used to take part in watermelon seed spitting contests at my Mom's annual work picnic. Ahhh, the good old days!
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