Happy 4th of July!
It was a great day in the neighborhood Saturday for Kat Benson and Junior Dukes. Junior proposed to Kat and she said “yes!” We are all so happy and excited!
Brandon McClanahan of Jackson visited his dad Freddie Wayne and his uncle Bobby Joe and other relatives Sunday. “It’s always good to see him,” said his aunt, Lila Myrick.
Martha Box says life goes on with us trying to do as we used to. She said she had to change her “Get Up and Go” to “My Can’t Getter Done Days.”
Martha is waiting on granddaughter Marissa Jackson to birth that Baby! They are planning for July 2. Martha said they had wonderful church service at Willow Springs Assembly of God Sunday, noting, “What an encouraging message. And you know I so love to hear my loved ones sing. Happy 61st anniversary to Pastor Tommy Darby and his lovely wife Sis. Sherry! Together they work so well for the church.”
Your writer’s neighbor, JR Dukes and Ashley Julian, have been busy lately catching a lot of big bass! They should have that freezer about full.
Thank you, Scotty and Stephanie Chambers, for the tomatoes. We enjoyed them on sandwiches and in a salad.
Diane Dukes reports George P. Cossar State Park will have a “250 years of freedom celebration” on Saturday July 4. Buckley Shaved Ice will be there helping cool everyone down with some delicious flavors. Darlene’s Sweet Treats will be there with her mini cake bar; you pick chocolate or vanilla cake and choice of frosting and toppings. Also, John Luke’s 3D creations will be there. Diane said, “Come on out and enjoy some treats and celebrate with us.” The park is open 8 a.m. until 5 p.m. If anyone is interested in being a vendor, call the park at 662-623-7356 and press 2. There is no vendor fee. Added Diane, “We are hoping everyone will come out and help us celebrate and enjoy the park.”
Kat Benson and family members enjoyed a trip to Disney World this past week.
Adam Chambers had been fighting a kidney stone (8mm) for about a month and it got worse. He had surgery on Monday the 22nd and it went great. He came home with stents and in a lot of pain, and on Thursday, the 26th, it was time for them to be removed. On the way to the doctor, they made it past the Tillatoba Creek bridge and Adam said, “Are you kidding me?”
They had a flat in their brand-new vehicle on the interstate after the valve stem just broke. They had to be rescued by Adam’s mom, Jennylou Chambers. Dale and Claude Dorris had to put on the spare because Adam couldn't lift anything. On Sunday the 28th, Adam was feeling better so they decided to go to Sam’s in Madison. Before going to Sam’s, they ate at a place called Half Shell Oyster House in Madison.
John Box went to Missouri and bought a nice truck. I know your sweet wife Arica is proud, as well as your sister-in- law, Jacque Chambers.
Happy birthday to Dixie Fernandez, twins Brad and Brian Holliday and Kathy Dukes on July 3; to Linda Wilkes and Bart Haltom on the 4th; to Amanda Ferguson the 5th; and Scott Wolfe, my Texas friend, on the 6th. I pray you all have a wonderful day and lots of cake and ice cream.
Recipe for the week: Tomato hushpuppies
3 eggs
3 teaspoons baking powder
1½ tablespoons salt.
1 chopped onion fine
1 tablespoon shortening
2 tablespoons flour
1½ cup sweet milk
2 cups, diced tomatoes
Use enough meal to make a thick dough. Shape into small balls and drop into hot grease. Drain on paper towel. Use half of this recipe until using for a large crowd.
Thought for the day: Some days I can go out looking like a million dollars and not see a single person I know. Other days I go out looking like crap, and suddenly it’s a class reunion!
