Outside my windows early this morning, the silent gray fog covered the trees like Carl Sandburg’s “fog on little cat feet.” I don’t want any cats around my trees for we enjoy bird-watching. Now the fog is lifting and the sun has cut through most of the haze. The bare-limbed trees are filled with birds anticipating their morning breakfast from my husband! Bill regularly feeds our birds. (We ...
Notes from Nana
Notes from Nana: Study Trees in Winter
by Ginger Caughman Most of the country is still covered with snow. But it’s that time of year in Mississippi when we yo-yo back and forth with Spring-like temps in the 70’s one day and then back into the 40’s and our Winter weather. Years ago I learned from a friend to take time to look at winter trees. I still do. As I write these words, the day is gray with fog and the leafless-trees ...
Notes from Nana: Nana’s Hot Fruit Punch
Dear Mississippi Moms, On these cold Mississippi days and nights, a pot of this tasty fruit punch simmering on your stove will permeate your entire house with a delightful fragrance. My husband Bill and I have some in the refrigerator right now! I've been making this recipe every Winter since college days when Mrs. Dayton Egger in Columbus showed me her gracious hospitality and gave me her ...