No chance to rest on accolades, but we are grateful for the many kind words after Harry’s recognition, as life careens along. We have had human visitors, in addition to avian guests (and some rodents and other creatures).
Daughter Anne came bearing gifts of socks that she knitted for us, her Father’s Day visit postponed by other guests.
Steve, one of Harry’s theatrical friends, came for a visit and to audit the television interviews that Harry gave in advance of his Star.
On Saturday, Sagon visited, along with her future son, due in September. Sagon was one of Harry’s advisory group of students at MICDS, way back in 2005. They have had a special connection ever since. She is obviously good with horses, too!
Nephew Scott also trekked out here for a visit, which was great fun.
Jane stopped by on her bike, instead of on Derry!
We had a delightful brunch on Sunday with my brothers, Peter and Mark, and his wife, Cynthia. Alas, I failed to get a picture. Peter attended the Wednesday Star ceremony in disguise, and across the street, disclosing himself only by sending pictures he had taken! Peter may be more camera shy than I am! Meanwhile, Mark is the family king of photography. I was sorry to have missed the photo op, but we had a fun Sunday brunch together.
It has not been all fun and visitors around here. I managed to remove several sections of fence and two gates to prepare for the massive erosion remediation project. No small feat under optimal circumstances, but we have been under a “heat dome” and the conditions were miserable. Ticks were abundant, but I also met a frog, a huge skink, a snake, and a beautiful painted box turtle.
The south pasture awaits heavy equipment… I worry about the disruption of life in the woods, but I plan to beat the bushes before the work begins, to send creatures out of harm’s way, as best I can. No word yet on when this will happen.
Meanwhile, around the house, we have plenty of company.
I did manage to ride this week, in spite of the heat. We also had our first hay delivery. Production is down 60% from last year. Price has risen, understandably.
This afternoon, just a couple of miles beyond that back hay field, there was a “large brush fire” and we were alerted by text not to use Highway O because of the ongoing fire. It’s looking like a bad summer ahead.
Tom Morris and Marmalade keep to the shade.
Weedy is recovering well, and despite our hectic life this summer, we never forget how lucky we are.
We long for rain, but so far, no luck there…
Be safe, be well, stay hydrated. Slava Ukraini! Peace.
Red headed and pileated woodpeckers at your feeders. What are you putting in your suet?!!
I’ll trade you two dozen sparrows
Funny!!
We have had torrents of rain! It seems to have been raining ever since we purchased a new watering can, but I will never complain of too much rain. I hope you will have improvements to your forecast about the summer.
Wow, those are some smashing socks!
Those socks are BEAUTIFUL !!!
Looks like Anne’s socks stole the show! Bird photos are awesome. But, for me (if you don’t mind) Weedy steals the show. Weedy rocks!!
Those woodpeckers were gorgeous. We had a beautiful bald eagle flying overhead up and down the Current River when we were canoeing last week. I wish I’d had a good camera, but they are never out and ready when you need them. We saw otters, several minks, deer, and of course turtles, but they weren’t as colorful as yours. My grandson loves turtles. Be careful about that heat dome. It’s brutal out there.
I am so happy that your grandson loves turtles!
I have sock envy. Mark may have a leg up on you in Kirlian photography (his 1974 HS thesis topic) but your skills at framing and catching your pic subjects/objects negate any odiously comparative technical advantages 🙄🤦♂️🤷♂️
Thank you (I think) for that convoluted compliment…