Early July 2020

We survived the fourth of July. Benji was mercifully unperturbed by all the loud noise from the fireworks. He went about his business as though nothing unusual was happening.

The usual cast of characters are keeping us entertained. We have also ordered restaurant food to be delivered twice, Japanese and pizza, which is a welcome change. We continue to putz along in the kitchen as well. I have tried to document it all for your viewing pleasure.

The birds of prey are keeping an eye on the yard.

• 

• 

It is the same story every year about this time… We have two blueberry gardens and the berries are starting to ripen. We don’t manage to harvest many of our blueberries because a host descends on them and they are gone.

We have a fair amount of baby activity in the yard.

• 

• 

• 

• 

• 

• 

• 

• 

We continue to have trouble keeping water in the bird baths. It is fun to watch all the activity.

• 

• 

• 

We have other visitors to keep Benji entertained….

We had some more landscaping by wind, lost another big tree. But the deer are actively eating its leaves.

We have been trying to have fun in the kitchen. Often the creating and presentation are as much of a goal as the eating. The eating is just a side benefit. We need to eat, so there is no reason not to have a little fun on the side. Maybe I should have a sub blog focused on recipes and some cooking videos. (Example HERE)

• 

• 

• 

• 

• 

• 

We make an effort to maintain Friday BYOB atmosphere, even though we are self isolating. Just trying to add a little joy to the weeks as they drag by.

• 

• 

• 

• 

• 

Benji keeps us on our toes. He is still a puppy and very active.

• 

• 

• 

• 

In preparing the blogs and taking photos, it helps to have a spotter. They can give you a heads up when something is going down.

We are hanging out in NewMahket and trying to make the best of things.

Mark, Wink and Meg