Moonrise

We were a day late for viewing the full moon. But it still looked great coming up over the bay. We went down to the marina for a good view to the east. The...

first frost

First frost last night. Today’s weather was sunny and beautiful though! A very energizing combination. We got a lot done around the yard today. I really like this time of year. When the garden...

A change of scene

Back from Syracuse. The trip went well. When not attending wedding festivities. we walked around Syracuse and got to know the city a little bit. Most impressive was the huge regional farmer’s market that...

harvest time

A few mornings ago, I went out and noticed an animal had been enjoying some of my squash from the garden. I don’t know what kind of animal, but it has sharp chisel-like teeth...

duck brook

We took a bike ride in Acadia, with many other riders who had the same thought that today would be a good day to ride. I’ve never been to the Duck Brook Bridge. It...

October begins

I saw two new birds at the feeder today. That is surely a sign of seasonal change. One was a woodpecker, black and white. He didn’t belong at the feeder, but he was tapping...

asters

The asters have been so prolific this season. Meadows full of billowy white puffs of blossoms. Occasional plants with blooms all shades of lavender. The back garden row has two large clumps of the...