It's been refreshing to have rain! The past days have been cooler and makes sitting outside much more pleasant. We also see deer crossing the roads. If one needed a reminder, here it is.
The Montgomery County Arts Council presents "A Mother's Heart", to be performed at the Performing Arts Center in Winona, beginning October 5. Other dates are October 6,10, and 12. Starting time is 7 p.m. with the exception of October 6, which is 2 p.m.
This season’s play is titled “A Mother’s Heart” and is set in Winona in 1918 during WW1. The story centers around four mothers who are all dealing with loss. Connie Billingsley’s son, Devotie Billingsley, was the first naval air casualty in 1913, so Connie is already familiar with the devastation of losing a child. Fearful of a similar loss, Sophia Pegues and Bettie Norwood struggle as they send their sons off to serve their country. Alma Dantzler carries on after the sudden loss of her husband. She and her children work to keep the family business going. Other stories include members of The Red Cross who help with the war effort, a contest between the Boy Scouts and the Campfire Girls to see who can sell the most Liberty Stamps, and the Spanish Influenza epidemic. These stories are filled with joy, sorrow, and humor as the community copes with what life has to offer.
On September 24, beginning at 11:30 A.M., Joe Townsend will join us in Winona at the Performing Arts Center for a book talk and signing. Books make a special gift! Joe grew up in Winona, and speaks fondly of life in our town. I know he would enjoy seeing his hometown friends once again. Copies of "Boarding House Tales" will be available for purchase.
Do you know the most popular room in your house? The kitchen! It's where we gather with friends and family to share and celebrate and the special place we eat! As a small girl, I enjoyed watching mama prepare our meals, but especially when she and my sister would gather the apples from our trees in preparation for pies and applesauce. "The Old Farmer's Almanac" gives a list of the best apples for baking, some very unfamiliar to me, but here is a list: The Arkansas Black, Granny Smith, Newton Pippin, Northern Spy, Rhode Island Greening and Roxbury Russet. The following are sweeter apples but appropriate for pies: Baldwin, Ginger Gold, Golden Delicious, Honeycrisp, Jazz, Jonagold, Pink Lady and York. Apple pies coming to any table are a welcoming sight.
A book is like a garden
carried in a pocket.
Chinese Proverb
