Rare Winter Storm in Memphis

Giovanni Johnson jogs shirtless in frigid temperatures near his Memphis neighborhood on Sunday afternoon Feb. 14, 2021. Rahim Rashada found joy in a quiet walking meditation during the snowfall at Shelby Farms. These are a few scenes from the winter storm in Memphis, Tennessee the week of Feb. 14, 2021. The national weather service warned of a major winter storm that impacted the Mid-South all week as temperatures drop into the single digits. Frigid temperatures and winter precipitation fell across the entire Mid-South. Snow and sleet accumulated up to 4 to 7 inches with a wind chill advisory for temperatures as low as 5 below zero.

Catholic Indians in Memphis

“This report is an accounting of the vibrancy and sacredness that constitutes Catholic faith and Native American Cultures. -From Two Rivers, A Report on Catholic Native American Culture and Ministry.

COVER STORY OF FATIH- the magazine of the Catholic Diocese of Memphis.

Summary: Native American Catholics in Memphis talk about how they weave their traditions into the Catholic liturgy of their home churches. Pat McClusky 74 (Pictured, Cherokee) Shelley Carter, (Lakota and Choctaw), Ruth Allen,89, (Choctaw) Paula Witek (Cherokee) They are members of the Kateri Circle of the River.

The magazine can be purchased from the Catholic Diocese of Memphis https://cdom.org/

Holiday Lights In Memphis

The Memphis Zoo and the Memphis Botanic Garden both have holiday light shows through Christmas. Both events are a great place to create holiday rituals and memories with your family.

Both events are outside and allow for social distancing; masks are required.

In the event that you are can’t get out this year due to the pandemic, I am bringing some highlights to you right here! Share it with a child or elderly person in your life.

Enjoy and have a happy holiday!

Karen

The Botanic Garden has their Holiday Wonders at the Garden special exhibit through Dec. 27, 2020. https://www.memphisbotanicgarden.com/Wonders (Video less than one minute)

A holiday light display brightens up the Memphis Zoo https://www.memphiszoo.org/special-events select nights through Jan. 3rd, 2021. A variety of activities including a Ferris wheel, horse drawn carriage rides with hot chocolate and S'Mores, a holiday market and more. Masks are required.

Purchase tickets ahead if possible.

Rare Albino Turtle at Memphis Zoo

The Memphis Zoo is home to a rare Albino Turtle which is in the China Exhibit near the Pandas. Albinism is the absence of any pigmentation or coloration in scales, nails, skin and eyes, which are pink. Turtles have been roaming the earth for millions of years. Some of them are heading towards extinction.

The Memphis Zoo, located in Midtown, Memphis, Tennessee, United States, is home to more than 3,500 animals representing over 500 different species.