The Kingfisher

For this week's Muddy Water and Cypress Trees post I'm going to look back on one of my older photographs of a Belted Kingfisher taken at Choctaw Island on the Mississippi River in 2011. (I can't believe it was that long ago.) Seeing a Kingfisher is not that rare as I've seen many but this … Continue reading The Kingfisher

Chasing The Roseate Spoonbill – A Road Trip South (Part 4)

I'm still trying to get a photo of the Roseate Spoonbill. I saw one flying the other day but it was too far to catch a photo. In today's post about this goal I decided to head south on a road trip in Ashley County and visit both Felsenthal National Wildlife Refuge and Overflow National … Continue reading Chasing The Roseate Spoonbill – A Road Trip South (Part 4)

Bartimaeus

Last week I had one of those moments I'm very thankful for. I was invited by several friends to attend The SEARK Men's Summit put on by First Baptist Church of Monticello. In this meeting there was a great time of eating, worship and a message from God's word. The message preached included the story … Continue reading Bartimaeus

Pollinator Patch

For today's garden update I was planning a new project but with the heat wave we are in right now I've decided to wait. Since there's not much going on in my garden right now I decided another look at my pollinator garden was good. I like this patch because there seems to always be … Continue reading Pollinator Patch

Storytime (Part 1): Turned Around

Ever been turned around when you're out and about in the woods. I don't say I've been lost but just confused a time or two. I want to share about my most recent experience being turned around but first I'll talk about the first time I remember it happening. The first time: In college (I … Continue reading Storytime (Part 1): Turned Around

A Ride Around The Delta: The Deer

Let's continue with some Muddy Water and Cypress Trees by looking back on some of my favorite photographs and the story that goes along with it. Let’s continue the ride through the delta of Southeast Arkansas. It was the end of January 2016. The Mississippi River had flooded and pushed quite a few whitetail deer … Continue reading A Ride Around The Delta: The Deer

Chasing The Roseate Spoonbill – Gator (Part 3)

Today I'm continuing with my series of posts of my going after taking photos of the Roseate Spoonbill Bird. Still no photo yet but will keep trying and will share photos from my trips out here. I believe I saw one flying the other day at Choctaw Island Wildlife Management Area (WMA) West Block but … Continue reading Chasing The Roseate Spoonbill – Gator (Part 3)

Gratitude

In every thing give thanks, for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you. 1 Thessalonians 5:18 In worship this past Sunday I was reminded of why we do what we do. We were led in worship the song Gratitude. I was reminded of many reasons then to be thankful then tonight … Continue reading Gratitude

Starting Tomatoes From Seed

If there's one part of the garden that's a must for me it is fresh tomatoes. The part that is challenging but very enjoyable to me is seed starting. With tomatoes you can find some very unique varieties if you buy the seed and start them yourself instead of buying at the store plus you … Continue reading Starting Tomatoes From Seed

A Trip Out To LA

Last summer (2022) my family went on a mission trip with our church to California. We were there to help with a vacation bible school at a church for kids in the neighborhood. One evening while on the trip we drove into Los Angeles and particularly the Hollywood area. I think there's a TV show … Continue reading A Trip Out To LA