Wilson

Remember the Tom Hanks movie "Castaway"? His companion on the island was Wilson, the soccer ball. Well, I'd like to introduce you to Wilson, the scarecrow who resides in Sandra's garden. He's a quiet type, but he keeps an eye open for birds, squirrels and occasionally Ellie (the dog). It's a treat to stop by Sandra's house. She's always painting in her art studio, puttering in the garden or baking cookies. And she always invites you in with a hospitable smile - and a plate of those fresh baked cookies.

Southern hospitality

We Southern ladies know how to throw a bash! This was the refreshment table at the Tunnel Hill Heritage Center's "Echoes of Our Past" artists' reception. There was cool white punch, almond cookies, banana nut loaves, white grapes, nacho chips, ginger snaps, sugar cookies - just to name a few goodies. And they were all hand-made by artist Sandra Babb, who also furnished the table decorations including flowers from her garden. Historical Foundation members, the featured artists and Civil War reenactors stopped in for a snack.