JBigg: Life in Kentucky

Bradford Pears

The Bradford Pear Trees are flowering in our area. They are beautiful to see but some people think they are a stinky Tree when flowering. They do have a strong fragrance and the bees love it.

The tree seem to be fragile and easily damaged by storms. I alway feel so bad when you see them after a storm with broken limbs or even split down the middle.

Have you had experiences with Bradford Pears that you can share?

Linking to

The Tablescaper for Seasonal Sundays

Metamorphosis Monday at Between Naps on the Porch

Masterpiece Monday at Boogieboard Cottage

Make the Scene Monday at Alderberry Hill
Meet Me Monday at You're Talking Too Much

Make-It-Pretty Monday's at The Dedicated House
Amaze Me Monday at Dwellings
One More Time at One More Time Events
It's Party Time at Three Mango Seeds

Table Top Tuesday at A Stroll Thru Life on Tuesday

You're Gonna Love It Tuesday at Kathe With an E

Tweak It Tuesday at Cozy Little House

Coastal Charm for Nifty Thrifty Tuesday
Cedar Hill Ranch for Cowgirl Up! on Tuesdays
My Uncommon Slice of Suburbia for Tuesday's Treasures

Wow Us Wednesdays at Savvy Southern Style

Outdoor Wednesday at A Southern Daydreamer

DIY by Design for Swing Into Spring

Ivy and Elephants for What Is It Wednesday

Open House Party at No Minimalist Here

Favorite Things Thursday at Katherine’s Corner

Home and Garden Thursday at A Delightsome Life

Can't Believe The Weather

I can't believe the weather. I drove in rain then sleet then snow on my way to work at the university this morning. The temp was 31 degrees. It's April 23 and this is the current weather. The tulips and flowering trees are in bloom and now what is going to happen to these gorgeous blooms?

Here's what it looks like on the campus of Missouri Western State University

Linking to:

Outdoor Wednesday at A Southern Daydreamer

Wow Us Wednesdays at Savvy Southern Style

A Tweak or Two

I made a few changes over the weekend.

A little tweaking and my dining room table looks a bit more like Spring.

A move from the mantel (shown here) to the table and a new look arrived.

Add a glass pedestal hurricane candle holder in the middle, and the look was complete.

So a tweak or two can make a big difference.

I love the Spring colors of pink, purple and greens in the ~~wreath~~ centerpiece and Guess What? It didn't cost me a dime.

Thanks for stopping by - Judy.

Linking to:

Metamorphosis Monday at Between Naps on the Porch

Masterpiece Monday at Boogieboard Cottage

Make the Scene Monday at Alderberry Hill
Meet Me Monday at You're Talking Too Much

Make-It-Pretty Monday's at The Dedicated House
Amaze Me Monday at Dwellings
One More Time at One More Time Events
It's Party Time at Three Mango Seeds

Table Top Tuesday at A Stroll Thru Life on Tuesday

You're Gonna Love It Tuesday at Kathe With an E

Tweak It Tuesday at Cozy Little House

Coastal Charm for Nifty Thrifty Tuesday
Cedar Hill Ranch for Cowgirl Up! on Tuesdays
My Uncommon Slice of Suburbia for Tuesday's Treasures

Centerpiece Wednesday at the Style Sisters

Wow Us Wednesdays at Savvy Southern Style

DIY by Design for Swing Into Spring

Ivy and Elephants for What Is It Wednesday

Favorite Things Thursday at Katherine’s Corner

Home and Garden Thursday at A Delightsome Life

Transformation Thursday at Shabby Creek Cottage

Tutorials, Tips, and Tidbits at Stone Gable

Southern Lovely-Show and Share
From My Front Porch To Yours-Treasure Hunt Thursday

Home Sweet Home at The Charm of Home on Thursday

Favorites on the First at The Polohouse

Feathered Nest Friday at the French Country Cottage

Inspiration Friday At The Picket Fence

Common Ground for Vintage Inspiration Friday

Stuff and Nonsense for Friday's Unfolded

My Romantic Home for Show and Tell Friday

The Charm of Home for Home Sweet Home

Jennifer Rizzo for Fabulously Creative Friday

Seasonal Sunday at The Tablescaper

Fuji Japanese Steakhouse

For a recent birthday dinner celebration, we wanted someplace that was fun with a little bit of entertainment.

Here's what we selected! A hot grill with a personal chef cooking right in front of your table.

The Fuji Japanese Steak House in Liberty, MO, was a perfect choice. A little fire brought lots of oohs and aahs for each table.

Although eating sushi has not been on my list of things I want to eat, I can at least say "I have eaten sushi." My SIL and his sister decided on the sushi to order, I had no clue what to try.

The platter of sushi was displayed beautifully.

TIP: You may eat sushi with your hands or with chopsticks, whatever is more comfortable.

Did you notice the pickled ginger and wasabi on the lower right corner of the platter. You can eat a little bit of it in between pieces to clear your palate. Eating gobs of it is considered bad form.