Monthly Archive: May 2026

An exciting Memorial Day ceremony

It was raining. Sullivan, Maine, was having their 8th (or 9th?) annual Memorial Day ceremony. There was a wreath ceremony on the bridge. The audience, with raincoats and umbrellas, walked to the middle of...

Almost

It was our warmest day yet. A beautiful morning, lots of sunshine. I visited Salt Pond and the beach there, where I haven’t been for a while. On the way I remembered to check...

Surprises

One thing I love about plants – they are full of surprises. This valerian popped up at the edge of the driveway. It seems to be spreading a little. It has surprised me in...

In the garden

It finally feels warm and sunny enough to work in the garden. This new bed didn’t even take as long as I anticipated. It was Sam’s bright idea to move the slab of wood...