Mitzi Bault honored at early Thanksgiving event 2019-12-01 - Adair County, KY - Photo by Patty Edwards. The girl in red, Mitzi, directs her smile at husband Ricky Bault (holding up the cell phone) at a family gathering to honor her the day before Thanksgiving 2019. Her mother and brothers were joined by aunts, uncles and cousins adding their love and prayers to those of her children and grandchildren. Mitzi posted, "...each year I ask my kids for their Christmas wish list and here is what they wrote - "Jacob: I want your cancer to go away. Blake: I want you well. Zack: Your cancer gone. Kaylee: For you not to be sick..." Mitzi has been open about her battles with cancer in hopes of helping others. Her gift is encouragement, "never give up." Family prayers for Mitzi are for strength and complete healing. Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Thankful for family time 2019-12-01 - Adair County, KY - Photo by Patty Edwards. This Thanksgiving family gathered in special celebration of Mitzi McKinley Bault, center, to share the love, prayers and respect for her in her battle against cancer. Mitzi's bravery and determination through three different cancer episodes in her life continue to amaze and inspire family and friends. She is in the miracle-healing records and has been asked to speak about her experience. She has been very open in hopes of helping others - her motto is 'never give up!' Pictured in back, from left, are: Jim Richards, Curtis Paul Richards, Ralph Waggener, Ricky Bault, Mitchell McKinley, Bob Chelf, Cyndi and Jerry Skains, and Mark McKinley. In front from left are: Linda Waggener, Annette Richards, Fay McKinley, Jade Waggener, Mitzi, Hilda Jenkins, and twins Cory and Lori Skains. The setting is in the meeting room at Patty's Liberty Road General Store & Diner, outside of Columbia on Highway 206. Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Bigger find 2019-11-30 - Adair Co., KY - Photo by Marie Freeman. Marie writes, "Thought I'd share some of my better specimens. You can also dehydrate them and make them into a mushroom powder add to soups casseroles etc. for flavor." Read More... | Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Rainy weather 2019-11-30 - Marion Co., KY - Photo by Linda Waggener. Just into Marion County coming south between Springfield and Lebanon, KY, a normally small, meandering stream has changed the landscape into a lake. Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Epicurean Kentuckian: Pizza Margherita 2019-11-30 - Photo by Pen. A classic crispy/chewy curst, fresh mozzarella, tomatoe sauce, and fresh basil make for a comforting cold day lunch. Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Careful identification is key 2019-11-30 - Adair Co., KY - Photo by Marie Freeman. To identify puffball mushrooms, they must be pure white when cut in half, like a marshmallow or a fresh mozzarella cheese. Any sign of patterns, or marks or colors or anything other than pure white, and especially signs of gills, could indicate a potentially very toxic look-alike, such as a destroying angel or deathcap mushroom. More about puffball identification: eattheplanet.org/puffball-mushroom-youll-be-ok-if-you-follow-one-id-feature Read More... | Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Puffball mushroom, before the spore stage 2019-11-30 - Adair Co., KY - Photo by Marie Freeman. Marie writes, "My puffballs discovered at fall time never make it to the spore stage. I consume mine in the fall if I'm fortunate to find some. When browned, to me they almost have a cheese flavor." Read More... | Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

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