When I was a kid July 4th was a day that Momma, Granny, Carolyn and I would go blackberry picking.  I LOVE blackberries.  I did not like the chiggers and briar scratches, but they were worth enduring to savor the yummy blackberry dumplin's that Momma would make for me.  She brought a cobbler yesterday for our annual family day on the lake.  The berries are still sweet and delicious. 

I'll be at Cullowhee, NC this weekend for the Summertime Show.  Doris Hunter has assembled 98 premier heritage and contemporary artists from the area for this 19th annual event.  If you are in the area, stop by to see me and my new works.

One of the series of red wing black birds is pictured here.