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Thu
17
Aug

Time to Register to Vote as We Prepare for Elections

Time to Register to Vote as We Prepare for Elections

Well, it’s getting close to election time again and it’s very important to get out and vote. If you are not registered do it now. It’s too late to dig a well when everyone has passed from thirst. Let no one tell you, “Don’t worry about going to vote; it’s not that important”, because they are going to do whatever they want to do. We must never believe that lie because it’s one of the biggest lies every told. One thing is true; if you don’t vote then don’t worry about how government is run. The devil has many tools but a lie is the handle that fits them all. He is on the job day and might and no one can top him making troubles. Never let the negative opinions of others place a value on what is important to us.

Thu
10
Aug

The Farm Wife

The Farm Wife

Homemade Breadcrumbs

We often find a recipe that calls for breadcrumbs. Whether it’s adding them to a meatloaf or hamburger patties or using them as a coating for chicken or porkchops, it always helps to keep some handy. But what if you don’t have them? That should never be a problem. You can make your own!

I love to bake bread, but we can’t always eat it fast enough. Rather than waste it, I cut and crumble up what’s left to make my own breadcrumbs. Once they are cool, I place them in a jar with a lid and put them in the freezer until I need them. And I have discovered that homemade breadcrumbs taste better than store bought!

Ingredients: 1 loaf Day-old Bread (if you do not bake your own bread, consider a loaf purchased at a bakery. A French Baguette or an Italian loaf works well.)

Thu
10
Aug

From the Word

From the Word
From the Word

“What shall I render unto the Lord for all of His benefits toward me? I will take the cup of salvation and call upon the name of the Lord.” (Psalm 1116:12,13) I fell so blessed. I was able to return to the Fitness Center this morning and there meet with family and friends, get a cup of coffee, and walk around the track. In the past week I had spent five days in the hospital (two in Mansfield and three at Willis Knighton Pierremont for heart attack and surgery.) I had to miss church last Sunday and didn’t get to preach but this next Sunday I am planning to be back. I have the sweetest group of people.

Thu
10
Aug

Did You Know?

Did You Know?

Over the past several years I have written articles about many men and women that have had profound influence on the City of Mansfield and on DeSoto Parish. They should all be remembered but none would, in the opinion of this writer, be more deserving than Dr. George A. Ritchey.

Dr. Ritchey was born in Enterprise, Ms. and later attended Pearl River Com. College in Poplarville, Ms. where he lettered in football, baseball, basketball and track. He was converted while a student there in 1926. He later attended Mississippi College in Clinton, Ms. where he played football and pastored two churches in Duncan and Friar’s Point, Ms. He continued his education in the ministry at the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary in Louisville, Ky. And graduated from there with a Masters of Theology degree in 1933. He earned a Doctors of Philosophy degree in 1935 while a student at Louisville, Ky. and was a pastor of a church in Paragon, Indiana.

Thu
03
Aug

From Bright Lights to Lightning Bugs

From Bright Lights to Lightning Bugs

Why must people include those confusing words when giving directions? You know what I’m talking about. My mind can’t process which way is East, much less what I’m supposed to do if I ever figure out where East is. And please don’t tell me go two miles east on Highway 3015, then at the stoplight, turn north. No, that does more harm than good. If the sun is out, I can probably figure out which way is East. Or West, if the sun is setting. But then I’m looking at the sky, not the road, and that’s never a good idea.

Thu
03
Aug

Hey, Let’s Talk!

Hey, Let’s Talk!
Hey, Let’s Talk!

Pasta del Puttanesca Seconda Parte’

Thu
27
Jul

The Farm Wife

The Farm Wife
The Farm Wife

Can You Hear the Music?

As a child, I was fascinated with the accordion and thought it would be fun to learn how to play. Eventually, I got the gist of it, but even with lessons, it just never seemed to click.

That memory floated into my mind recently when I was trying to learn how to weave on a Lucet – which is a two-pronged loom with a handle and is used to make cording. After repeated attempts, I knew I had the technique down. I even did fairly well with the tension. But for some reason, I kept feeling as if I was missing something, and got frustrated.

That’s when the image of me trying to play the accordion popped in my mind. And it clicked. I knew the notes. I knew how the song should sound. But what I didn’t hear was the music.

Thu
27
Jul

Hey, Let’s Talk!

Hey, Let’s Talk!

Bug Collections

Way back when I was in Ms. Hilda Ricks science class in 1966 when I was a Wolverine and a “Bronking Buck with a pickup Truck” (actually my Dad’s Ford Fairlane) I did an Insect Collection for extra credit. I’d always been interested in pretty-big or dangerous bugs and when I asked her about the collection she agreed. Ms. Ricks was always so cool about things like that and agreed to let me do the project on them but only if I had a theme and labeled all of the specimens correctly with the full scientific name.

Thu
20
Jul

Who Took My Wi-Fi?

Who Took My Wi-Fi?

When we moved to Grand Cane, we looked at building a house on family land just outside of the village. My heart soared as I pictured a farmhouse with a long winding porch encircling our home, cows in the nearby pasture grazing contentedly, and even a pond in our front yard.

Until my husband said, “Well, the Wi-Fi will be spotty at best.” Say what? “Um, honey, what exactly do those words mean?” My inside city girl voice kicked in. Which, at that time, was also my outside city girl voice. Let’s be honest…I was 100% city girl, inside and out. My city girl tendencies couldn’t fathom a place on earth where Wi-Fi didn’t exist. Didn’t that only happen in third world countries? Louisiana is one of the fifty states of the greatest country in the world! How could there be places that didn’t have Wi-Fi?

Thu
20
Jul

Ag Minute

Ag Minute
Ag Minute
Ag Minute

DeSoto Extension Agent

Stay Cool, Stay Green and Beat the Heat with These Tips for Healthy Summer Plants

As the scorching summer sun takes center stage, it’s not just us that feel the heat. Our leafy friends also need some extra TLC during these sweltering months. High temperatures, intense sunlight and dry conditions can take a toll on their health and vitality.

With a little care and attention, you can help your plants beat the heat and thrive throughout the summer. Here are some tips that will keep your plants cool, healthy and vibrant during the hottest time of the year.

When plants are stressed by excessive heat and do not receive adequate water, several negative effects can occur, ultimately impacting their overall health and survival. It is important to know the signs and symptoms of heat stress and water deficiency in plants.

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