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Pokeweed
I found this in the woodsy area of our property and googled its value and purpose. Even before I looked it up on the internet, I thought, “It sounds like something the native Indians would have used in our area.” I learned that it’s a toxic perennial which is native to North America. It is […]
Asiatic Dayflower
One day as I was walking around our yard and woodlot, I noticed these tiny blue flowers on what appeared to be a weed. I was fascinated by these delicate flowers and learned through my flower AP that they are Asiatic Dayflowers. They are not a popular flower like a rose or a tulip, but […]
Agaricaceae Mushroom in Our Yard
It is always interesting to watch mushrooms growing in our yard and notice the interesting variety. We probably won’t see them again until next summer.
Lunch at City View Diner
I retrieved this picture from the photos that were on my old computer when the motherboard died a few weeks ago. The meal happened in early October in Whitehall, PA. Sam Rittenhouse (right) took Cerwin and me along on this one-hour-plus drive to meet Barb Bredbenner who has been a friend for many years. Barb […]
The Sun Highlighted Our Woodlot
The other evening (4:45 pm) as we traveled home it looked like the sun was focused on our woodlot while the mountains behind us and most of the area around us were in the shade. I don’t remember seeing that before in my life and thought it was really interesting and like a stage light […]
A Sweet Friend’s Funeral
I was asked by her family to take some pictures – especially for their children’s memories. I took a lot but will post only a few here, along with the link to listen to the service yesterday, November 4. Brenda H. Copenhaver Memorial Service.mp4 It was only 6 months ago that she was diagnosed with […]
Photos from the End of September
Now that I finished our Maine trip posts, I will back up to the time my laptop motherboard died – with these pictures on it. I thought you would enjoy this beauty. I love hibiscus Another pretty fall flower. My flower ID ap says it is an Indian Blanket from the daisy and sunflower family. […]
Tuesday Morning in Maine and Traveling Home
Tuesday, October 28 and Wednesday, October 29 Tuesday morning – After Mark went to work – Diane took us on a local drive to see where some of the people live who attend the Wales Brethren Church We especially wanted to see where Jim and Melinda’s family live. They bought a large woodland property where […]
Wild Turkey in Maine
Tuesday, October 28 It was shortly after 8 am when Diane noticed a flock of wild turkey walking up the road next to their house. I took this picture of the entire flock through a window screen. By the time I got to a screenless window, most of the flock had gotten beyond our view. […]
Monday, October 27 in Maine
Monday is one of the days that Mark has off during his weeklong schedule with driving truck for First Fleet. (Friday is the other day off.) Mark and Diane are both into making crafts and are getting ready for a craft show in a few weeks. I asked if I could take some “show and […]
Sunday October 26 in Maine
I always enjoy seeing Mark and Diane’s hydrangea. This time it is in its fall colors. I like this new yard decoration. It is made with melted (heated), painted, vinyl records. ~~~ We enjoyed going to morning worship at Wales Brethren Church, Wales, Maine. After that it was fun to participate in their “Guess Who […]
Driving to Maine – Day 2 – Part 2
Saturday, October 25 Traveling from Sanford, ME to Lisbon Falls, ME We had another beautiful drive to where Mark and Diane (our daughter) live. There was an accident on the interstate as we approached South Portland, so we decided to exit and look for a place for an early lunch. The accident was still being […]
Driving to Maine – Day 2 – Part 1
Saturday, October 25 It was a beautiful morning as we drove from Vernon, Connecticut, to Sanford, Maine. I especially liked these two shots of the sun coming up between the trees with a bit of fog added. More pretty fall scenery Our goal for the morning was to stop at His, Yours and Mine shortly […]
Driving to Maine – Day 1
Friday, October 24 For the first time in the 39 years that Mark and Diane have lived in Maine, we divided the 10-hour trip in half. Due to the pain in Cerwin’s hip – from arthritis – he thought 5 hours was a long enough drive, so we had motel reservations in Vernon, Connecticut. Because […]