Take a walk and have some fun. It’s summer!!! sue

A Gathering

On Saturday night a group of friends from Montville, Liberty, Searsmont, and further away , gathered to share an outdoor meal with candlelight. Mid way through the evening, and as the candlelight ambiance set the tone, it was suggested that we all take a turn at telling a story. True or otherwise. What fun! What a great idea! Stories were told, laughter was shared, and memories of our own personal adventures were offered up. Summer can be a hectic time when we busy ourselves with ‘making hay when the sunshines’, often filling our days with tasks and chores of the garden and a short growing season. What a delight to take time out, gather with friends, share a meal, and reconnect with those new and old friendships that are so important. An added bonus……….an evening of great stories!
Be well, denise

Wedding Season

Another wedding invitation arrived in the mail today….and despite the fact that there are almost as many weddings in my summer as there are weekends, I still felt that instant excitement for the latest couple to make their way onto the refrigerator. So here is to all the couples out there tying the knot this summer, you give us pause to reflect on love, a chance to shed tears of joy and most importantly an excuse to dress-up and get out of the house and away from the garden…Thank you! And as they say…..”to everything turn, turn, turn. There is a season turn, turn, turn!”

Enjoy 🙂

-Casey

Finding inspiration

This is a link to a video about flying kites – 3 to be more specific. As a mediocre kite flyer, I was totally enthralled with what I watched. The ‘kite flyer, Ray Bethell, took up kites for the first time after he retired. The kites are inspirational, as is the man. There are other clips of interviews with him that you can check out if interested.

Enjoy – Debbi

Rain, no Question!

The gardens need the rain and so do I.
Today I will bake bread and freeze rhubarb.
….or read….or knit….the possiblities
are endless!

Enjoy your day! sue

On a day that I think we’re going to have rain, I gear up with a list of indoor projects. Making bread, freezing the last of the spring spinach harvest, vacuuming the corners of the house that we turn a blind eye to when we are mostly outdoors. Then the sun comes out….I should weed the the lower garden and plant the rest of the peonies before the rain. But now it’s beginning to sprinkle, I’ll head back in and mix the bread dough. It’s developed into a light shower now, I’ll put the hot water on for the spinach. Ten minutes later, it’s letting up and more sun is poking through. Should I go dig holes for the peonies? Should I turn the water off for the spinach? Oh my, some days the weather and its unruly nature can turn a planned day upside down.

Good End to a Long Day…..

Black Raspberry Sorbet,
Melting on my tongue; divine.
Slow smile, goosebumps….John’s!

Thank you for holding out and listening! Enjoy!
–Casey

locust

Twenty five years ago our neighbor Chris gave us a pail containing three locust seedlings. We planted them along the driveway and hoped for the best. Many people commented on our decision, calling them weed trees and warning us they were a nuisance to control. Over the years they have thrived, sending shoots into places they were not welcome, (like my vegetable garden,) and surprising unsuspecting children with their thorns. They have also survived porcupine attacks and ice storms, and every spring they delight us with a feast for many senses. They produce graceful white flowers that hang from the branches like lilac flowers. The flowers fill the air with a wonderful scent that wafts through the yard and surprises me when the breeze is moving just right. They also attract swarms of bees whose buzzing is like a warm humming melody. Standing under the trees is a wonderful spring gift that never lasts long enough. It is hard to capture all this in photos, and the bees were not willing to pose while I tried to focus on them, but I’ve posted these anyway, just to give you an idea.
Enjoy – Debbi

What to Do?

What to do when you are not feeling like doing much
of anything? I asked myself this very question the other
day. I was recovering from a flu bug and feeling a little
guilty for not doing much when the to do list was MUCH
to long. I was sitting outside resting and on the ground
right where I left them was a pile of corn husks. I started
playing with them and started making a doll. A corn husk doll
was lacking from my collection. Why not? I had everything I
needed right there, I wouldn’t have to use much energy
and I didn’t have to feel guilty for not doing anything!! sue

A warty friend stood by as I weeded some of the garden beds this morning. He seemed quite content to squat in the dew covered grass, while I pulled chickweed and wood sorrel from the rows. Do toads eat chickweed and wood sorrel? We do!
Be well,denise