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Simple + Southern Sunday No. 621

~ Autumn, Fall, Outdoors, Simple + Southern Sunday, Travel

“For all the gods of the peoples are worthless idols, but the Lord made the heavens. Splendor and majesty are before him; strength and beauty are in his sanctuary.”
‭‭Psalm‬ ‭96‬:‭5‬-‭6‬ ‭ESV‬‬

The higher elevations of the Teton Range received a dusting of snow one night while we were in Jackson. The remaining fog and clouds the next morning added to the majesty and grandeur of the mountains, giving us yet another unique sight to behold. Back at home however, the story for us was rain and wind this weekend from a hurricane, and predictions of several days of 90+ temps later this week…but low 40’s a week out…that’s quite a change!READ MORE

Delighting In October, My Favorite Month

~ Autumn, Fall, Floral Arrangements, Flowers, Monday Morning Blooms, Tablescapes

Happy October dear friends. It is my favorite month and I delight in the beauty that October brings. As always, I am thrilled that you are joining me.

“Peace I leave with you; my peace I give to you. Not as the world gives do I give to you. Let not your hearts be troubled, neither let them be afraid.”
‭‭John‬ ‭14‬:‭27‬ ‭ESV‬‬

I was hopeful I could set a table in the garden for the October edition of Monday Morning Blooms. The weather cooperated during the morning hours with partly cloudy skies. With rain predicted for the afternoon, I decided to take advantage of the earlier light and cooler temperatures. We did receive a small amount of much needed rain later in the day!READ MORE

Simple + Southern Sunday No. 620

~ Autumn, Nature, Outdoors, Simple + Southern Sunday, Travel, Wildlife

“You keep him in perfect peace whose mind is stayed on you, because he trusts in you. Trust in the Lord forever, for the Lord God is an everlasting rock.”
‭‭Isaiah‬ ‭26‬:‭3‬-‭4‬ ‭ESV‬‬

Watching the sun rise on the Teton Range from a valley known as Jackson Hole in Wyoming is a very popular event. It was easy to understand why when Pam and I witnessed it last Wednesday morning. We had to get “up and going” early to be at a good viewing spot before sunrise. Of course the sun’s rays first illuminate that which is tallest and the orange glow on the granite peak of the Grand Teton signaled that the sun was indeed rising!READ MORE