Readers, Welcome to my blog (formerly Birds, Blooms, Books, etc). I'm entering a new decade taking on the challenge of moving from Maryland after living there 46 years and learning about my new home here in New England in the Live Free or Die state - New Hampshire. Join me as a write this new chapter of my life.

Sunday, September 6, 2026

News from Here

Leaves are changing here.  One of our maples is showing fall colors in sections.
Here's looking east.


Here's looking west at the same tree.



This maple on the Meeting House Green has been turning since August.


Our new library is making good progress.


The green fencing between us came down on Friday.  We look at the community room which will have a patio on the right side.  We will have to decide once they landscape whether we need any shrubs between us.



Fall flowers still in bloom.  This Black Cohosh is so fragrant.


Sedums are such beauties this time of year.



Dahlias will bloom until frost.


One of only a couple of sunflowers I planted.


Goldenrod is everywhere.


View of the mountain behind us.


Touches of color showing there too.


A new angel in the garden purchased at an estate sale.


On the front porch only three plants remain to be brought inside.  Some of the ones I had out here are now just on the outer side of the window.  I figured they liked the east exposure.





My Kings Day sign is still in the guest room window facing the street.  NH primary is on Tuesday. I'll be serving as a ballot clerk for the morning shift.


I gave this shutter pumpkin a fresh coat of paint on Friday.  


Saturday we went to Patch Orchard to get apples for an apple pie I'm making to take to friends in Massachusetts this week.  We always love the view from this orchard.



Besides apples I came home with two of these pots of mums.


Looking forward to a cookout and bonfire with Emily and family Sunday, and getting together Wednesday with friends we made on our Greek cruise in April.