Herb Teas


These herbal teas were on offer at the farmer's market. I did not try them, but perhaps I will one of these days. For now, I'm still working on the loose leaf teas I brought back from the Winterfeld Markt in Berlin!

Theme Day: Metal


Today's theme day is metal. I'm giving you a look inside the former spare parts warehouse at my place of employment. The powers that be decided it would be a good idea to send all the parts up to Raleigh. Soon this warehouse space will be fixed up and polished for its next inhabitant - surge arresters!

Please take a look at some of the other blogs around the world participating in today's theme day!

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Albuquerque (NM), USA by Helen, Aliso Viejo (CA), USA by Rodney, American Fork (UT), USA by Annie, Anderson (SC), USA by Lessie, Ararat, Australia by freefalling, Arradon, France by Alice, Aspen (CO), USA by IamMBB, Athens, Greece by Debbie, Auckland, New Zealand by Baruch, Auckland, New Zealand by Lachezar, Austin (TX), USA by LB, Bandung, Indonesia by Harry Makertia, Bandung, Indonesia by Eki Akhwan, Bandung, Indonesia by Bunyamin, Barrow-in-Furness, UK by Enitharmon, Barton (VT), USA by Andree, Bellefonte (PA), USA by Barb-n-PA, Bicheno, Australia by Greg, Birmingham (AL), USA by VJ, Bogor, Indonesia by Gagah, Boston (MA), USA by Cluelessinboston, Brantford (ON), Canada by Nancy, Bucharest, Romania by Malpraxis, Budapest, Hungary by Zannnie and Zsolt, Budapest, Hungary by agrajag, Budapest, Hungary by Isadora, Buenos Aires, Argentina by Karine, Canterbury, UK by Rose, Chandler (AZ), USA by Melindaduff, Château-Gontier, France by Laurent, Chateaubriant, France by Bergson, Cheltenham, UK by Marley, Chennai, India by Ram N, Chesapeake (VA), USA by ptowngirl, Cincinnati, USA by Erik Laursen, City of the Blue Mountains, Australia by Richard, Corsicana (TX), USA by Lake Lady, East Gwillimbury, Canada by Your EG Tour Guide, Edinburgh, UK by Dido, Edmonton (AL), Canada by , Evry, France by Olivier, Folkestone, UK by Piskie, Forks (WA), USA by Corinne, Fort Lauderdale (FL), USA by Gigi, Gabriola, Canada by Snapper, Geneva (IL), USA by Kelly, Greenville (SC), USA by Denton, Grenoble, France by Bleeding Orange, Gun Barrel City (TX), USA by Lake Lady, Hamilton, New Zealand by Sakiwi, Hampton (VA), USA by ptowngirl, Haninge, Sweden by Steffe, Hanoi, Vietnam by Jérôme, Helsinki, Finland by Kaa, Hobart, Australia by Greg, Hyde, UK by Old Hyde, Hyde, UK by Gerald, Jefferson City (MO), USA by Chinamom2005, Jerusalem, Israel by Esther, Kansas City (MO), USA by Cate B, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia by Edwin, Kyoto, Japan by Tadamine, Lakewood (OH), USA by mouse, Larchmont (NY), USA by Marie-Noyale, Las Vegas (NV), USA by Mo, Leipzig, Germany by weltbeschreiber, Lisbon, Portugal by Sailor Girl, Lisbon, Portugal by Maria João, London, UK by Ham, London, UK by Mo, Lynchburg (VA), USA by June, Mainz, Germany by JB, Manila, Philippines by Heyokity, Mashhad, Iran by Meead, Melbourne, Australia by John, Melbourne, Australia by Mblamo, Menton, France by Jilly, Mesa (AZ), USA by Mesa Daily Photo, Mexico City, Mexico by Carraol, Middletown (MD), USA by Bernie, Milwaukee (WI), USA by karl, Minneapolis (MN), USA by Mitch, Minneapolis (MN), USA by Scott, Minneapolis (MN), USA by Greg, Misawa, Japan by misawa mama, Molfetta, Italy by saretta, Monte Carlo, Monaco by Jilly, Monterrey, Mexico by rafa, Mumbai, India by MumbaiiteAnu, Mumbai, India by Magiceye, Nancy, France by yoshi, Nashville (TN), USA by Chris, Nelson, New Zealand by Meg and Ben, New Delhi, India by Delhi Photo Diary, New Orleans (LA), USA by steve buser, New York City (NY), USA by Ming the Merciless, New York City (NY), USA by • Eliane •, New York City (NY), USA by Kitty, Newport News (VA), USA by ptowngirl, Norfolk (VA), USA by ptowngirl, Norwich, UK by Goddess888, Ocean Township (NJ), USA by Josy, Oklahoma City (OK), USA by ananda.tashie, Orlando (FL), USA by OrlFla, Owasso (OK), USA by Jennifer, Palos Verdes (CA), USA by tash, Paris, France by Eric, Pasadena (CA), USA by Can8ianben, Pasadena (CA), USA by Petrea, Petaling Jaya, Malaysia by Murphy_jay, Petoskey (MI), USA by Christie, Philadelphia (PA), USA by Stephanie Craig, Phoenix (AZ), USA by Cheryl, Phoenix (AZ), USA by Sharon, Pilisvörösvár, Hungary by Elise, Port Angeles (WA), USA by Jelvistar, Port Vila, Vanuatu by Mblamo, Portsmouth (VA), USA by ptowngirl, Prague, Czech Republic by Honza03, Pretoria, South Africa by Sam-Ruth, Quezon City, Philippines by ann pablo, Quincy (MA), USA by slim, Ramsey, Isle of Man by babooshka, Rancho Palos Verdes (CA), USA by Sarah Adams, Riga, Latvia by Riga Photos, Rotterdam, Netherlands by Ineke, Rouen, France by Bbsato, Saigon, Vietnam by Simon, Saint Louis (MO), USA by Strangetastes, Saint Paul (MN), USA by Kate, Salem (OR), USA by jill, Salt Lake City (UT), USA by atc, San Antonio (TX), USA by Kramer, San Diego (CA), USA by Felicia, San Francisco (CA), USA by PFranson, Schenectady (NY), USA by Buck, Seattle (WA), USA by Kim, Seattle (WA), USA by Chuck, Seguin (TX), USA by Thien, Selma (AL), USA by RamblingRound, Sequim (WA), USA by Eponabri, Sesimbra, Portugal by Aldeia, Setúbal, Portugal by Maria Elisa, Sharon (CT), USA by Jenny, Singapore, Singapore by Zannnie, Singapore, Singapore by Keropok, Sofia, Bulgaria by Antonia, South Pasadena (CA), USA by Laurie, Springfield (IL), USA by Aubrey, Stanwood (WA), USA by MaryBeth, Stavanger, Norway by Tanty, Stayton (OR), USA by Celine, Stockholm, Sweden by Stromsjo, Stouffville, Canada by Ken, Subang Jaya, Malaysia by JC, Suffolk (VA), USA by ptowngirl, Sunshine Coast, Australia by bitingmidge, Sydney, Australia by Ann, Sydney, Australia by Sally, Sydney, Australia by Julie, Székesfehérvár, Hungary by Teomo, Tamarindo, Costa Rica by David, Tempe (AZ), USA by angie, Terrell (TX), USA by Jim K, Tokyo, Japan by Tadamine, Torun, Poland by Torun Observer, Torun, Poland by Glenn, Tuzla, Bosnia and Herzegovina by Jazzy, Twin Cities (MN), USA by Slinger, Victoria, Canada by Benjamin Madison, Vienna, Austria by G_mirage2, Villigen, Switzerland by z, Virginia Beach (VA), USA by ptowngirl, Wailea (HI), USA by Kuanyin, Washington (DC), USA by D.C. Confidential, Wellington, New Zealand by Jeremyb, West Paris (ME), USA by crittoria, West Sacramento (CA), USA by Barbara, Weston (FL), USA by WestonDailyPhoto, Williamsburg (VA), USA by ptowngirl, Willits (CA), USA by Elaine, Yardley (PA), USA by Mrlynn

Old Married Couple


As of yesterday, my husband and I are now out of the newlywed phase. I have really enjoyed my first year of married life. There's no one I'd rather share my life with and getting married was one of the best decisions I ever made.

We went out to dinner at Char's last night. It's my husband's favorite steak restaurant. Naturally, he had the steak and I had a tuna steak. Both were delicious, but filling!

So instead of eating our cake last night, we had it for breakfast this morning. To be honest, this cake is not really one year old. We got married in NYC with friends and family and later had a reception in OKC with the entended family and friends. The cake was still as good (if not better) as the first serving.

PS: Thanks for all the comments and well-wishes yesterday. I really feel like I have built a group of "virtual" friends through this blog. My morning blog tour is one of the best parts of my day. I enjoy getting to know different places and people through your pictures and stories!

Jackson Farmer's Market


After our bust at the Belhaven Market, we headed to the fairgrounds to see what the Farmer's Market had to offer.


There were plenty of fruit and vegetable stands. We purchased some cherry tomatoes and some hot peppers. The tomatoes were delicious in our salad and we sauteed the peppers - yum! Although I don't know if we'll be back at the Farmer's Market either. It's somewhat of a long drive and we do have a fruit stand just around the corner. But I am glad we tried both markets.

PS: Today is my one year anniversary! One year ago, my husband and I were tying the knot at City Hall in the Big Apple. Nice memories!

The Market


The Belhaven Market was a little disappointing. There weren't really very many booths - this was the main aisle, and there were a few more booths around the corner.


Craft booths dominated the scene, although I was hoping for more fruit and vegetable stands. There was one "food" booth. Although it advertised eggs and produce, there was only a small basket of oldish tomatoes on offer.


One thing did make up for the challenges of this market - free pizza! I didn't actually have any, but one of the local pizza joints was offering up free slices to those who stopped by. I thought that was a pretty nice thing to do. It's just too bad it didn't draw in more people.

The Belhaven Market may have a bit of work to do, but I'm glad I checked it out.

Belhaven Market


My husband and I finally went to check out the Belhaven market this weekend. I must admit, it was a little disappointing compared to the markets we're used to in Europe. But at least they are trying!

Check back tomorrow for a look at some of the stands.

McDade's


McDade's is the only remaining locally owned grocery store in Jackson. I don't actually shop there because there aren't any locations near where I live. But I have always admired this particular branch on the fringe of downtown Jackson. I like the old-English look I guess.

Skywatch Friday


Okay, I promised that today's post would not be critter related. I lied. If you look closely, you'll see a mockingbird perched on the branch.

We've had plenty of blue skies and heat lately. It's good for my tomatoes, but not so good for my golf game. Take a look at other skies from around the world at the skywatch blog.

Mietz Mietz!


This is my sister's kitty. His name is Hubert, but I like to call him Mietz Mietz (that's German for kitty) or Mietzle Mietzle. He is a mix of Siamese and Manx and about the cutest thing on 4 paws. Notice the freckle on his nose.

Tomorrow will be something non-animal related, I promise!

Psychedelic Owls


Keeping with the animal theme, I found this painting at my local library. They were having an exposition of local artists. For some reason, I found them very compelling. Must be the colors!

Turtle Ridge


I've been spending quite a bit of time in the Turtle Ridge subdivision lately. The director/producer of Mississippi Murder Mysteries lives there and we rehearse in her home. Each of the mailboxes in the neighborhood is adorned with a cute little turtle like this guy.

So far, we have three shows schedueld for August. I hope a few more come through, I'm ready to start doing some performances!

Greetings from OKC!


My husband and I have had a great time visiting in OKC. Although the people around here find the heat miserable, we actually enjoyed a respite from the heat and humidity of Jackson.

Tomorrow I'll be back to my regular Jackson posting, but I hope you enjoy this look at the Oklahoma City Seal. I found it in the Will Rogers World Airport, which recently underwent a major rennovation (which was a huge success btw). Sometimes I actually miss my home city!

Reader's Theater


The Fondren Theater Workshop hosted a New Play Project for local playwrights this weekend. It was set up in a reader's theater format. A few of my friends were involved, so I went to check it out. It was quite enjoyable and I was happily surprised to find some very talented writers right here in Jackson. Let's just hope they don't leave for Hollywood or somewhere a tad more exciting!

Dragonfly


This dragonfly is made by the same artist who made the previous butterfly. I really like mosaics, they're so pretty.

This is the last photo in my craft center series. I'll be in Oklahoma City this weekend, I hope you'll have fun wherever you happen to be!

PS: I do know that these insects are called dragonflies. For some reason, I always mix up the two names.

Butterflies - Part 2


I really love this butterfly mosaic. Unfortunately, it was also out of my price range (even more so than the cork artwork). The sparkly mirrors and glass are just so pretty. I'm sure my sister would have loved this, especially since the main color is green - her favorite!

Butterflies - Part 1


My sister's birthday is coming up and I want to get her something special (it's one of the milestones). So I headed over to the Mississippi Craft Center this weekend. My sister loves butterflies and they have many unique items there.

These butterflies certainly qualify as unique! They are made entirely from wine corks. Either of them would make a lovely gift, but unfortunately they are out of my price range. I'm still looking, if anyone has any gift ideas.

Look for more butterflies tomorrow.

Bottle Tree


I spotted this bottle tree at the Mississippi Crafts Center. They are very popular here in the south, many people have them in their backyards around the golf course. They can be very pretty, especially with colorful bottles.

Halloween


I was in Michael's the other day, when I was bothered by all these strange sounds emanating from one of the aisles. When I went to investigate further, I saw that it was a bunch of Halloween decorations making creepy sounds and whatnot. I found it all really annoying. I'm not sure who buys those silly animated things. I much prefer the signs and cute statues and stickers.

And for the record, Halloween in July is really too early!

Yarber's Floral Shop


I noticed this colorful display outside a florist's shop recently. What could be a better way to advertise flowers than with flowers?

Bon Appetit!


I found these little fellows to be funny and cute. And very appropriate for Mississippi with all of our alligators! Here's wishing you a bon weekend!

Mermaid at the Fountain


I was wandering through one of Jackson's more upscale shopping areas recently when I came across this fountain. To be honest, I haven't seen many fountains here in the city. Maybe they don't want to waste water?

In any case, I found this mermaid in the courtyard style shopping village to be a charming change from the usual strip malls.

Bravo!


My husband and I made a bet when we flew back from Berlin. He thought we would get stuck in NYC and I said we would make it home. In the end, we made it home, although we were delayed 3+ hours.


Since I won, my husband had to take me out to dinner at a restaurant of my choosing. I was between Bravo and Rossini's - both Italian joints. We ended up at Bravo. The victuals were quite tasty and we drank some very potent red wine - luckily it didn't affect his golf game the next day. At the end of the meal, we indulged in some chocolate cake. Mmmm... I hope to be back at Bravo soon!

Plants on a Cart


I spotted these plants in front of an antique store recently. I think they're supposed to look old-timey or something. I thought the effect was pretty nice.

Local Artistry


I saw these paintings at a local cafe. I love the colors and how they contrast with the brick wall.

Men's Championship


For some reason, our golf course decided at the last minute to have the men's championship this weekend. My husband played and did quite well.

Unfortunately, the final flights hadn't finished when we left so I don't know who the club champion is. In any case, my husband had fun and he made it in before the rain started. I don't think the champion flight was so lucky, but I guess that's the price you pay to be the winner.

Fireworks!


In order to avoid the crowds, we watched the fireworks display from across the water. It was really spectacular and especially nice with the reflection in the water.

Hope everyone is having a nice Fourth of July weekend!

Happy Fourth of July!


We spent the day playing golf (what else!) and lounging at the Club Pool. Many people showed up and there were plenty of activities for everyone. It was quite good fun!

Saying Goodbye


It seems like people are retiring left and right here at Siemens. I went to a party last Friday evening and we had another reception here at work earlier this week. Everyone gathered in the cafeteria to wish Ed the best. It was really nice.


I have only been with Siemens for eight months and I highly doubt I'll be here for 34 years. But here's to you Ed! I hope retirement is good!

Storms on the Horizon


The weather in Jackson has been sort of strange lately. It has cooled down considerably and last weekend we saw on and off storms.

Although the rain can interrupt my golf game, my vegetable garden is happy for the extra water and minerals!

July Theme Day: NO!


Today's theme day is a "NO" sign. I chose the sign at my golf course warning non-golfers not to use the cart paths. It's really can be dangerous to walk on the course while others are playing. Luckily, I have never been involved in any golf accidents.

Take a look at some of the other blogs around the world participating in today's theme day!
American Fork (UT), USA by Annie, Anderson (SC), USA by Lessie, Ararat, Australia by freefalling, Arradon, France by Alice, Ashton under Lyne, UK by Pennine, Aspen (CO), USA by IamMBB, Athens, Greece by Debbie, Auckland, New Zealand by Lachezar, Austin (TX), USA by LB, Avignon, France by Nathalie, Bandung, Indonesia by Harry Makertia, Barrow-in-Furness, UK by Enitharmon, Barton (VT), USA by Andree, Belgrade, Serbia by Bibi, Bellefonte (PA), USA by Barb-n-PA, Bicheno, Australia by Greg, Birmingham (AL), USA by VJ, Bogor, Indonesia by Gagah, Boston (MA), USA by Cluelessinboston, Brantford (ON), Canada by Nancy, Brighton, UK by Harvey, Brookville (OH), USA by Abraham, Bucaramanga, Colombia by Fernando, Bucharest, Romania by Malpraxis, Budapest, Hungary by agrajag, Budapest, Hungary by Zannnie and Zsolt, Canterbury, UK by Rose, Cavite, Philippines by Steven Que, Chandler (AZ), USA by Melindaduff, Château-Gontier, France by Laurent, Cheltenham, UK by Marley, Chennai, India by Shantaram, Chennai, India by Ram N, Chesapeake (VA), USA by ptowngirl, Christchurch, New Zealand by Michelle, Cincinnati, USA by Erik Laursen, Cleveland (OH), USA by iBlowfish, Coral Gables (FL), USA by Jnstropic, Corsicana (TX), USA by Lake Lady, Delta (CO), USA by Bill, Duluth (MN), USA by Sun Dog Press, Durban, South Africa by CrazyCow, East Gwillimbury, Canada by Your EG Tour Guide, Edinburgh, UK by Dido, Folkestone, UK by Piskie, Forks (WA), USA by Corinne, Fort Lauderdale (FL), USA by Gigi, Gaia, Portugal by m+p, Geneva (IL), USA by Kelly, Grenoble, France by Bleeding Orange, Gun Barrel City (TX), USA by Lake Lady, Hampton (VA), USA by ptowngirl, Haninge, Sweden by Steffe, Hanoi, Vietnam by Jérôme, Helsinki, Finland by Kaa, Hobart, Australia by Greg, Hyde, UK by Gerald, Jefferson City (MO), USA by Chinamom2005, Jerusalem, Israel by Esther, Katonah (NY), USA by Inkster1, Knoxville (TN), USA by Knoxville Girl, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia by Edwin, Kyoto, Japan by Tadamine, Lakewood (OH), USA by mouse, Larchmont (NY), USA by Marie-Noyale, Las Vegas (NV), USA by Mo, Lisbon, Portugal by Maria João, London, UK by Mo, London, UK by Ham, Lynchburg (VA), USA by Timothy, Mainz, Germany by JB, Melbourne, Australia by John, Menton, France by Jilly, Mexico City, Mexico by Poly, Mexico City, Mexico by Carraol, Minneapolis (MN), USA by Mitch, Minneapolis (MN), USA by Greg, Misawa, Japan by misawa mama, Monroe (GA), USA by Tanya, Monrovia (CA), USA by Keith, Monte Carlo, Monaco by Jilly, Monterrey, Mexico by rafa, Mumbai, India by MumbaiiteAnu, Munich, Germany by Troy, Nashville (TN), USA by Chris, Nelson, New Zealand by Meg and Ben, New Delhi, India by Delhi Photo Diary, New Orleans (LA), USA by steve buser, New York City (NY), USA by • Eliane •, Newcastle, Australia by Julia, Newport News (VA), USA by ptowngirl, Norfolk (VA), USA by ptowngirl, Norwich, UK by Goddess888, Ocean Township (NJ), USA by Josy, Oklahoma City (OK), USA by ananda.tashie, Orlando (FL), USA by OrlFla, Palos Verdes (CA), USA by tash, Paris, France by Eric, Pasadena (CA), USA by Petrea, Pasadena (CA), USA by Can8ianben, Petaling Jaya, Malaysia by Murphy_jay, Petoskey (MI), USA by Christie, Phoenix (AZ), USA by Cheryl, Poplar Bluff (MO), USA by Tricia, Port Angeles (WA), USA by Jelvistar, Portland (ME), USA by Corey, Portsmouth (VA), USA by ptowngirl, Posadas, Argentina by Lega, Pretoria, South Africa by Sam Ruth, Quincy (MA), USA by Cluelessinboston, Ramsey, Isle of Man by babooshka, Reykjavik, Iceland by Vírgíll, Riga, Latvia by Riga Photos, Rotterdam, Netherlands by Ineke, Rouen, France by Bbsato, Saarbrücken, Germany by LadyDemeter, Saigon, Vietnam by Simon, Saint Louis (MO), USA by Strangetastes, Salem (OR), USA by jill, Salt Lake City (UT), USA by atc, Salt Lake City (UT), USA by Eric, San Antonio (TX), USA by Kramer, San Diego (CA), USA by Felicia, San Francisco (CA), USA by PFranson, Santa Fe (NM), USA by Randem, Seattle (WA), USA by Chuck, Seattle (WA), USA by Kim, Selma (AL), USA by RamblingRound, Sequim (WA), USA by Norma, Sesimbra, Portugal by Aldeia, Setúbal, Portugal by Maria Elisa, Sharon (CT), USA by Jenny, Silver Spring (MD), USA by John, Singapore, Singapore by Keropok, Sofia, Bulgaria by Antonia, Springfield (IL), USA by Aubrey, Stanwood (WA), USA by MaryBeth, Stavanger, Norway by Tanty, Stayton (OR), USA by Celine, Stockholm, Sweden by Stromsjo, Stouffville, Canada by Ken, Stratford, Canada by Barb, Subang Jaya, Malaysia by JC, Suffolk (VA), USA by ptowngirl, Sunshine Coast, Australia by bitingmidge, Sydney, Australia by Ann, Sydney, Australia by Julie, Székesfehérvár, Hungary by Teomo, Tamarindo, Costa Rica by David, Tel-Aviv, Israel by Olga, Tempe (AZ), USA by angie, Terrell (TX), USA by Bstexas, Terrell (TX), USA by Jim K, The Hague, Netherlands by Lezard, Tokyo, Japan by Tadamine, Torun, Poland by Glenn, Toulouse, France by Julia, Trujillo, Peru by Giulianna, Turin, Italy by Livio, Twin Cities (MN), USA by Slinger, Victoria, Canada by Benjamin Madison, Vienna, Austria by G_mirage2, Virginia Beach (VA), USA by ptowngirl, Wailea (HI), USA by Kuanyin, Washington (DC), USA by D.C. Confidential, Wellington, New Zealand by Jeremyb, West Paris (ME), USA by crittoria, West Sacramento (CA), USA by Barbara, Weston (FL), USA by WestonDailyPhoto, Williamsburg (VA), USA by ptowngirl, Willits (CA), USA by Elaine