Articles by Shannon Bardwell
Possumhaw: Climbing a ladder, go rung by rung
The above sounds like a real downer, but it’s so important to make sure you have not overheated nor have you climbed on a rickety or damaged ladder.
Possumhaw: Beware of the bite
Okay it was only three months ago I wrote a piece about snakes. I don’t like snakes no matter what kind and where they are or what they’re doing.
Possumhaw: Live long and share it
There’s a store in town where I do a bit of shopping. A large part of the store sells women’s clothing and shoes.
Possumhaw: The love of technology
In my last years of high school, 1972, I wanted to take more classes so I could go on to college. As it turned out I only needed one credit.
Possumhaw: Saving cicadas
While watering plants in the yard I felt and heard a buzz at my feet. The poor little guy was injured and thrashing left and right.
Possumhaw: Dad’s day
Father’s Day this year falls on June 21 because the holiday is not tied to a fixed calendar date. Instead, it is celebrated on the third Sunday in June every year.
Possumhaw: Smaller than a sparrow
The wind blew, the tops of the trees swayed back and forth. One leafy limb fell while a light rain covered the lake. The whole time the sun shone over the fields.
Possumhaw: More about Columbus-Lowndes Public Library
After thinking about the lazy days of summer and wondering what to do when you’re out of school, I delved into studies about the use of libraries.
Possumhaw: Snakes and Handlers
Most of my life snakes have made me squeamish. I don’t care if they’ve been on the road for three days smushed flatter than a pancake. I don’t like them.
Possumhaw: Of life and land
In my younger years I wanted to live outside somewhere where breezes blow cool, while birds sing in the trees, the sun rises early on the horizon seen through the trees.
Possumhaw: Drought in the Prairie
This spring Mississippi, along with most of the country, is experiencing a highly unusual drought situation while starting the growing season.
Possumhaw: Landlines and cell phones thank goodness
Mrs. Bardwell, I’m calling on behalf of the ABC Association, we are asking for donations to help support the families of the ABC. I answered thank you for calling but I’m not interested right now. I believe I’m on a no call list. Mrs. Bardwell, the no call list doesn’t cover charities. So, what does it cover?
Possumhaw: Photogenic or not
A week or so ago I sat down at one of the small tables inside the coffee shop. Another lady joined me. There on the table laid out the Tuesday Dispatch.
Possumhaw: Keep America Beautiful
The fisherman came in with his catch. He said the day was pretty but there was more wind than he needed. Then on the boat ramp he noticed a Styrofoam cup thrown out at the ramp.
Possumhaw: It’s coffee time
There’s nothing like a sip of coffee early in the morning, as well as another as the sun sinks in the west. My family was raised as coffee drinkers. Even as a child I was given a pretty little demitasse cup of coffee like a tea party.
Possumhaw: The world around you
Taking a little walk on the edge of downtown Columbus, it was noticeable azaleas were showing their vivid colors. Azaleas are beautiful flowering shrubs.
Possumhaw: It ain’t easy
That afternoon after having lunch with my mother I took her home, suggested she rest and I would go to Walmart for needed items. Then my phone rang.
Possumhaw: Cottontails and swamp rabbits
I’d love to send you a Possumhaw story sharing about the rabbit I saw one morning. It’s possible it was a swamp rabbit. He looked larger than a bunny.
Possumhaw: In two weeks, spring will be springing
Though we are still two weeks away from spring, on this day it looks and feels like spring. The sun is shining, making everything seem warm, just a tad warm but certainly spring is on its way.
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