By VERNA BROCK
Here we are, over a week into the new year, and it is already shaping up to be a humdinger! I hope everyone had a happy New Year’s Day, full of family and fellowship. At my house, we celebrated with the traditional fare which also happens to be my favorite meal. Lots of blackeyed peas, collard greens, cornbread, Bradley’s sausage, rice and tomato gravy…YUM! Trust me, I eat it more than once a year.
It has been lovely to have all four of my children home for the holidays, and to spend a little down time with the grandchildren. Harrison is particularly fond of cooking and baking, so Ed and I spent last Friday evening baking with him, and his sister Harper. They made three loaves of whole wheat bread from scratch, and it was delicious. I think Harrison was less than impressed by the “wheatiness” of the bread, but enjoyed the process.
Now that we are in a new year, lots of events are being planned. Foremost among them is Wakulla Wonderful, which will be celebrated on Saturday, March 9th. Today (Thursday, Jan. 11) there will be several activities at the Wakulla Extension Office, 84 Cedar Ave. in Crawfordville, with food trucks from 5 to 6 p.m. There will be an information session starting at 7 for any vendors, groups and individuals interested in participating in the festivities with Wakulla Wonderful.
I encourage any Wakulla crafters, makers, producers and organizations to stop by the Extension Office this Thursday afternoon/evening to learn how they can celebrate and support the amazing place we call home.
Speaking of 4-H, they are in the middle of a month-long food drive for Wakulla County and its “blessing boxes.” I know you’ve seen these colorful, small food closets around the county, and the food drive is to collect items that can help keep them full. Non-perishable goods like rice, pasta, canned goods, etc., are needed
Please keep the family and friends of Jim Lannon in your prayers. He passed away last week, after a short battle with cancer. Also, please keep Thelma Watts, and Elmer Longest, in your prayers, as they recover from hospitalization. The family of Bill Thornton continues to mourn his loss, and covets your prayers.
