July 22, 2025

Another beautiful day in Franklin County.  This is why I live here. 







EJ and I met Herb for lunch today and laughed for 2 hours.  They really do have their father's quick wit and a plethora of information in that head of their's.  It really is fun.

Afterwards they went to the Y and I went to Highland pond and wrote.  I have not done that in a really long time.   In the shade with a tiny breeze, it was lovely and I hung out for a little over an hour.  Amazing how I only wrote bits and drabs and didn't complete anything.  But it was very nice to be there. 




I'd forgotten how many dragonflies there are there.  That neon green algae covers the shaded part of the pond and nothing seems to be occupying that end.  I didn't even see any mallards.  But on the sunny side of the pond the dragonflies are hovering away.  I have a picture that Amie took of two sitting on my arm, hanging out with us on the bench there.  It was nice to see them up close today. 







EJ's garden is producing tomatoes and potatoes and grapes and basil. It's fun to get out of the car and go check out the new developments.   





It was really good to get away.  I'm really happy I went to Maine and hung out with Loren and got to look at different surroundings and breath salt air, eat seafood and think how lucky I am.   But I'm also glad to be home with my built family.   I really am a lucky kid.  


Margo brought me a bouquet.  I placed it on the altar.  Made a big salad and am going to bed early, content.  

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