Kernels of Corn: Travels to Corsicana

 

In the past month, we’ve traveled to Corsicana about 3 or 4 times! It is only about 25 miles from us—there is so much culture, history and shopping to be found there. Also, the Collin Street Bakery is there, they are known for the world famous FRUIT CAKE!  (maybe one day I’ll go there and show you what it’s like)

In the mean time, you get to see---

Navarro County Old court house—I believe it is the Official’s building, I don’t think they hold court there. Currently, it is being remodeled and preserved.

First United Methodist Church-  A beautiful building… my photos don’t do it justice. The spire on the front corner stretches toward the sky!

Pearce Museum at Cook Education Center (across from Navarro College)::

I failed miserable to get a photo in front of this building, using the timer—it was starting to rain. Apparently, I can’t operate camera in the rain and stand on my mark… or get my husband to look at the camera… hahaha!

 

Oh, now he is looking at the camera!

Visited Aldi Food Market.  This is the closest one mileage-wise to us and we were already in town for the Museum—so why not?

Important to remember about Aldi (you may know this already, I did not)

1. BYOB—bring your own bag.box/basket (or pay for their bags or you can grab a box out of the bin)
2. Have a quarter- You must have a quarter to unlock the cart and use it. You get it back when you return your cart … an incentive!
3. Limited items—don’t plan to buy ALL your groceries there—the health and beauty section was  about as big as one END Cap at a normal grocery store by comparison.
4. You only get one chance at first impressions—eh!

Back to the sights of Corsicana; I’d love to go one day and just take pictures of downtown Corsicana—

They still have cobble stone streets.

 

They still have shops and businesses downtown. It is a thriving community.

This past week there were storms rolling through our area. Several people north of us received hail damage. We didn’t get hit with much, mostly just rain. 

The sunset light up the sky like a blazing fire! It was gorgeous.

This rainbow appeared for a few seconds—south east of us!

These are just a few of the happenings around here--

‘Til next time, be blessed and enjoy the journey!

Patricia

 

My grace is sufficient for you; for My Power is made perfect in weakness.
~ 2 Cor. 12:9

“rose bud” from our side yard.

Solving for WHY?

 

Since some of you asked…

I did it I'm in! I just had my first week of college. I’m officially a student, registered at the local community college, in our district, there are 4 campuses.

 

 

Evolution of a Messenger Bag- part 2

** caution:: while reading this post you may or may NOT be subjected to subliminal imaging resulting in EITHER strong cravings for bananas  OR!  an aversion to GREEN bananas and/or fruit flies. You’ve been warned.
Earlier in the week I showed you my bag I made for school.  It’s a messenger bag.  My pictures were blurry; and I don’t think I gave too many details about it. It is of course recycled materials.
 

Oma Goes to College or A Messenger Bag

It’s turned cool outside, its thundering and we may get rain—I’ve got the windows open for the second time in 4 days.
I love days like this. Typically, I’d be sleeping in on a day like today—but I have Liam this morning, the second day of school.  I rode with my daughter to take the boys and then we stopped at the bakery on the way home, for deli meat and kolaches; after that a quick stop at Wal-mart for meter strips, fruit for my snacks and smoothies. I also bought a cheap notebook and new ink pens for school. I like Paper Mate™ in black ink—our Wal-mart doen’t have them! Why not?  I don’t know!!!
I’m starting my English class this evening.

Firsts: Littles and School

It’s the first day of school for my LITTLES…

I got up this morning and wrote a message on the chalk board and text it to their Mommas…

Summer, Fall and the Start to Something New

The summer is winding down.
The summer is winding down.  Forgive me, I just had to read that ONE MORE TIME.   It’s been a long time since I’ve thought in terms of summer coming to an end; along with Fall being the start to something new and fresh—like school!
I don’t even know where to begin to tell you about what led to this event. 

It’s Not a Rumor--

I posted last night on Instagram; and I just wanted to tell you gentle readers.
It’s the absolute truth!  I bought new shoes.


They’re not just any new shoes,either; they’re back to school shoes.
YES!  I’m going to college!