The Mississippi River

 Mississippi River is one of the longest rivers in the USA, and even in the world with length of 2340 miles (3766 km). 

Image 01 - A ridge crosses the river.

Dates back hundreds of years, the river blends with a richness of: 

- history

- music 

- and culture.

 Steamboat is the "main" transportation during Mark Twain eras (1880's). before the Civil War.  

Nowadays, in the Mississippi river, we may observe the riverboats and other commercial activities.

Image 02 - A river boat.

Other commercial activities include the transportation of goods, fishing, kayaking and cruising.

 

Image 03 - Painting of bridge by local artist.

Have you visited the Mississippi River?

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Have there been UFO Sightings in our City?

At first, we are scary to see an unrecognized object flying over the sky nearby our house recently.

Image 01 - An unidentified Flying object

After closer look, we noticed the advertisement on it. Then, we are aware that the object was flying or floating over LSU football stadium and during the football game in the last season.

In one of games, there were 2 blimps, one for Netflix live and the NFL, the other was Dick”s sporting goods.

There was also a small plane flying with a banner. At one point while tailgating at football parking lots, the plane was so low We thought the pilot was going to land and get some food.

Image 02 - A corner of our city

The Pilot was probably thinking hard about a quick stop, because he saw how awesome the fans cook up fantastic Louisiana food.

Just kidding. lol

Image 03 - A blimp with advertisement

I believed you saw this kind of flying object in your area. Didn't you?

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Deer Hunting Season in our State

Our state people enjoy outdoor activities during Spring, Summer and Fall seasons, one of them is hunting wild animals. 

Image 01 - Deer at roadside.

The hunting seasons are started from January, February to November, depends on each animal, just for examples:

1) Deer hunting:

- September to November, and January. 

2) Turkey hunting:

- April to May

3) Waterfowl and Migratory birds:

- November to January

License fee for hunting is significantly different between resident and non-resident. Basic fee is US$20 for resident, and US$200 for non-resident.

Finally, do you have hunting seasons in your areas?

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Stunning Sunset in the Neighborhood night

We saw stunning Sunset at early night recently, very rare experience for me. I didn't know what to expect. 

Image 01 - Beautiful Sunset. 

Some people said that usually means a nice, warm day by tomorrow. Good for outdoor activities.

We believe the colors or combine colors lead to sky in absolutely beautiful. The colors include:

- vivid orange

- yellow

- red - orange

- enhance red etc

Image 02 - Colorful sky

It is a kind of nice way for the day to say good night. 

Image 03 - Sunset at the corner of city

How about Sunset in your areas?

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A little cutie Bunny at the Corner

 When jogging in the Saturday morning recently, we saw a bunny. She is very super friendly critter!

Image - A super friendly bunny.

We believe a bunny definitely someone’s pet. I was able to pick it up! We give her a carrot and vegetable.

However, she will enjoy dry dogfood. Don't know why. We would like to keep it, but our dog would lose her mind.

Other worries that an owl or coyote gets ahold of it. Then we called several institutions and nonprofit organizations or NGO, including:

- Rabbit rescue

- Pet shelters

Hope, she will be safe and protected!!

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The Herd of Goats at Neighborhood

We just saw for a herd of goat grazing on the grass at our neighborhood recently. This is the first time for us, and we don't know the owners yet.

Image - A Herd of Goats, grazing on the grass.

We thought that this is just the cutest thing. Not for the owners but definitely our smile for the day.

Some suggest that it could be a new lawn service. It's gotten out of hand. At least the goats don't have to come out and give you an estimate. They just get the job done, no questions asked.

There are lots of businesses that can be hired to bring herds of goats to clear out overgrown properties or "mow" a field.

It's a cute business model -- the goats eat free, the property owner gets beneficial "soil amendments," and the goat owner gets paid for the effort of hauling them around.

We've never seen it here!

What do you think?

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The Farmer’s Market at Downtown

In our areas, we have several farmer markets, and many people come to these farmer markets with some reasons.   

Image 01 - Some vegetable in the farmer market.

We love most to visit is "Red Stick Farmers Market," the largest and well-known market in our city.

The Red Stick Farmers Market sells wide variety of items (goods and products), including:

- fresh produce

- baked goods

- handmade crafts

- and etc.

Image 02 - The cucumber and eggplants

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Image 03 - Handicrafts in the farmer market

Another reason for us to visit farmer market is quality. We like higher quality and fresher of produces compared to grocery stores. 

Image 04 - Selling meat too

Many people think that buying from farmers market will support local farmers (agriculture) and economy.

Image 05 - Live plants 

Do you like to visit farmers market?

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Happy mother day

Today, May 12, 2024, we are celebrating Mother Day in the USA. The celebration for mothers and motherhood. 

Image 01 - Happy mother day

Just in case you are not aware, forget or don't know that mother day was initiated by Anna Jarvis (an activist) in 1908.

Then, Anna Jarvis worked and campaigned tirelessly to establish Mother Day as a national holiday.

After 6 years, her efforts bore fruit in 1914 when it officially gained recognition in the United States.

Mother’s Day serves as an opportunity to express gratitude and honor both mothers and maternal figures.

Image 02 - Colorful of flowers.

People often give something to their mothers, few examples are:

- flowers (especially carnations), 

- gifts

- cards, 

- candy

- or prepare meals for their loves.

Image 03 - Flowers for mother day.

Happy Mom's Day to the moms and single dads out there!

You have the biggest jobs ever as a parent and influencer over your children.

Enjoy the day!

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What is in the Valentine's conversation KISSES?

A kind of a challenging question: Who can refuse KISSES, especially in the Valentine's Day?

Image 01- A single 12 ounces (340 gram) Kisses.

This heavenly milk chocolate with teardrop-shaped is available in many sizes with a romantic fashion for the Valentine's Day.

Valentine KISSES offers a single candy in a beautiful pink box. The above picture is a giant milk chocolate single KISSES 12 ounces (340 gram) candy, wrapped in red Valentine's day foil in a pretty box.

The smallest size chocolate, I believe is a milk chocolate single candy with 10 ounces (284 gram) weight and be wrapped by red Valentine's Day foil in the lovely pink box. 

Image 02 - A single 1.45 ounces (41 gram) Kisses in a pink box

Beside a single candy in the box, Hersey KISSES has the Valentine's conversation.

What is that?

Image 03 - Milk tea, illustration

Kisses's milk chocolate candies with a sweet message in each one of candies.

These teardrop-shaped milk chocolate candies were wrapped with pink, purple, and blue shiny foils. The message is in the bottom of the candy's wrapper.

Image 04 - Valentine's conversation

What are the messages? 

LUV U, UR Sweet, Me + You, Wanna KISS, Sweet KISS, Let's KISS, HUG Me, BFF, Hey You, LOVE & KISSES, A KISS 4 You, etc.

Image 05 - A cup of milk tea.

KISSES Valentine's conversation has a sweet message in the bottom of each one candy.

Image 06 - Miniature Hersey's.

Hersey also has Valentine Miniature candies which are mr.Goodbar, Krackel, milk chocolate, and special dark. Their wrappers are cute with pink and red with sweet heart-shaped flush.

Image 07 - A Valentine card.

If you do not like any chocolate candy, here a piece of pizza in the giant card.

Happy Valentine's Day!

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Dropping Price of Cherries in the Summer

 Last year, almost all kind foods have rising in price due to inflation:
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Image 1- Discount rate more than 50%

Cherry is one of the items that dropping in price, and even discount rate about 50%. It might be due to oversupply, especially during summer seasons.

Another reason is due to competition from imported cherries. As we know the countries such as Turkey, Chile and China are important cherries producers in the world.

However, low price means good news for cherry's fans like me. It is because the fruit are a sweet (a delicious) and nutritious.

Cherries are sources for minerals, vitamins and antioxidants. In addition, this sweet fruit has a lot of health benefits.

Image 2- Cherries in the plastic bags

The health benefits include boosting heart health, reducing inflammation, improving sleep condition and speeding recovery after exercise.

Image 3- Fresh cherries from market

From internet sources, we recommended to consume cherries about 10 to 25 cherries per day.

Image 4- Cherries in the bowl, ready to be consumed.

Do you like cherries?

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Watermelon in the Summer Times

Since daily temperature is above 30* C (86* F), watermelon is one of popular fruits in our areas.

Image 1- Watermelons, sold at junction.

The fact that watermelon plants need warm temperatures to grow well. This fruit season is different from state to state in the USA. Our state, Louisiana has watermelon season is about early June to late August.

There are plenty of watermelon’s varieties, about 1,200 varieties in the world, but only 200 varieties have economic values.

Our state has well known variety called as “Washington Parish watermelons.” The sweet and good quality watermelons. All watermelons which are grown in the Washington Parish have “red stickers” from local grower association.

Image 2- A variety of watermelon in our state, Louisiana.

During the season, we may easily found watermelons either in the farmer markets or sold in the junctions of streets with reasonable price.

Image 3- A watermelon with red sticker, look unique for me.

Do you love watermelon during summer time?

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