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Hercule’s Club or Devil’s Walking Stick, This Understory Tree is Rightfully Named

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ourmshome.com – Mark W. LaSalle, Ph.D. – 2024-06-08 17:12:29

SUMMARY: The Devil’s Walking Stick, also known as Hercules’ Club, is an aptly named understory tree covered in thorns and spines to deter animals and humans. Its mature leaves are the largest in the eastern U.S., reaching up to 60 inches long and 30 inches wide with dozens of leaflets. These leaves attach directly to the trunk and drop off before winter, leaving a spiky, bare trunk. Unique features include clasping petioles, distinct leaf scars, and persistent thorns. The tree produces clusters of white to cream flowers and purple berries, attracting pollinators and birds. Despite its prickliness, it’s a valuable addition to landscapes for supporting wildlife.

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Arancini, Anyone? | Our Mississippi Home

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ourmshome.com – Julian Brunt – 2025-01-12 11:33:00

SUMMARY: Arancini are Italian fried rice balls made from leftover risotto, stuffed with various fillings, and fried until golden. Originating in Sicily, they are often filled with ingredients like ham, peas, cheese, or ground meats. The process involves mixing cooked risotto with egg yolks, Parmesan, and seasonings, then shaping the mixture into balls, stuffing them, and coating in breadcrumbs before frying. The dish is versatile, allowing for various fillings like cheese, vegetables, or meats. Arancini can be served as appetizers or main courses, often paired with marinara sauce. They’re delicious both hot or cold and are perfect for using leftovers.

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Recipe for a Community Park – Add Lots of People

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ourmshome.com – Mark W. LaSalle, Ph.D. – 2025-01-10 09:49:00

SUMMARY: Over the past two years, Moss Point built a nature-based park through community effort, with both contractors and volunteers contributing. The project involved youth, adults, and organizations working together to plant, clean, and build, including creating a fence and removing invasive plants. The park’s opening celebrated the collective achievement of diverse community members. Key contributors included Mayor Billy Knight Sr., the Moss Point Board of Aldermen and Women, and the Rotary Club of Moss Point. The park is now a place the community will care for and enjoy, with a focus on inspiring youth to value community service.

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Let it Snow! Mississippi Snow Creates Childhood Memories

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ourmshome.com – Joy Lucius – 2025-01-09 08:36:00

SUMMARY: The author expresses discontent with the cold weather and snow flurries she experienced upon returning to work after a holiday in Mississippi. Though she acknowledges the beauty of a snow-dusted landscape, the freezing temperatures leave her feeling unenthusiastic. Reflecting on childhood memories of enjoying snow days, she recalls her father waking her and her sister to play in the snow, emphasizing the love and effort he put into creating joyful moments despite his busy life. The author resolves to appreciate winter’s beauty and joins the prayers of local children hoping for a snow day, inspired by her father’s example of love and wonder.

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