Don't Step Over Fence

Can you read the sign on the tree?

You can walk on the grass, swing in the swing or sit on the bench,

 but DON'T step over that fence!

The property owners don't want you to fall into the river!

Thank you to the boating crew, whoever they may be,

 for the great background for Friday Fences!

Old Wood and Baling Wire

What to do with old wood and a bundle of baling wire?

Make a flowerpot post!

Lately, it seems some crafty folks around here are creating new uses

 for baling wire, old wood and even barbed wire. 

See more rural scenes and ideas over at Rural Thursday.

ABC Wednesday, S is for Seashore

Selma artist Carol Henry painted this uplifting scene of a cross at the seashore,

 and it's perfect for S Week at ABC Wednesday. There aren't many places 

that I'd rather be than sitting in the sand at the seashore. 

The painting was displayed for sale at the recent StreetFest. 

All That Jazz

The Alabama River flowed to the rhythm of the Concordia Jazz Band recently

 during a river terrace concert at Carneal ArtsRevive. The concert 

tapped the talents of Concordia College Selma musicians

 during the annual StreetFest celebration. Jazz and Motown tunes

 were the melodies of the evening. 

Posted at Our World Tuesday

Sunset from New Orleans

Patrons of the New Orleans Bar & Grill in Selma not only get great Gulf seafood

 and local farm-raised catfish but a beautiful view of the Alabama River.

 We visited the restaurant this past weekend to celebrate our oldest son's

 25th birthday, and I see that the restaurant has added an outdoor bandstand.  

Harmony Club on Tour

The Harmony Club is hosting tours this weekend during StreetFest! 

For just $5, you can tour the former Jewish social club that is now a private home.

 It's located on Water Avenue not far from the Edmund Pettus Bridge. In fact, there's

 a great view of the bridge from upstairs. The century-old building has been

 under renovation for the past decade and includes a grand ballroom.

ABC Wednesday, P is for Port Columbus

The letter this week is "P," and we're headed over to Port Columbus,

 or rather, Port Columbus came to Selma! 

Port Columbus (in Georgia) was a major Confederate port located 200 miles inland 

on the Chattahoochee River. Last weekend, some representatives

 from the Port Columbus National Civil War Naval Museum participated 

in the Battle of Selma school tours, sharing information about the last significant

 land battle of the Civil War. Like Selma and Richmond, Columbus manufactured

 goods for the Confederacy, including firearms, steam engines, cannons 

and iron for the ironclad ships. 

Posted at ABC Wednesday 

Kettle Cooking

I'm not sure what's cookin' in the kettle, but I bet it's real good!