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.

Thursday, May 9, 2019

A Day with Granddaughter #3

Tuesday I spent in Greenbelt with Granddaughter #3.

In the the morning we took a walk and I spied this gorgeous rhododendron.


While she napped in the afternoon I mulched the flower beds in the backyard.  Sarah and William are preparing to sell their home before they move to New York State.

These lovely iris came from my garden before we moved.  Before that they were in my mother in law's garden.


After napping granddaughter enjoyed a snack on the patio and we both enjoyed the cool breeze while we sat in the shade on this warm day.


I spied this nest in the tree beyond us.


Probably belongs to a squirrel.


My days of watching granddaughter once a week are dwindling as the move north gets closer.



Wednesday, May 8, 2019

From the Files - 13

This is an occasional posting to savor the moments from past travels.

2016 River Cruise plus Helsinki before and Munich after.

The subject is food.

The open air market on the water in Helsinki.



The glass enclosed market in Helsinki.



My lunch there.





Lunch in Helsinki.




Marketplace in Budapest.


Snack in Vienna.



Lunch in Cresky Krumlov, Czech Republic




Lunch in Landsberg, Germany




Monday, May 6, 2019

The Cacti in the Garden

My sister in law has become quite the cacti gardener for someone who once gardened in New York state.

Here are scenes from her garden.



Using FaceTime I shared a walk through the garden with my granddaughters in New Hampshire and they were fascinated by all the varieties of cacti.











Saturday, May 4, 2019

More from Arizona

Realized recently that I didn't share all of my photos from Arizona because some were on my phone.

I enjoyed walking while staying with my brother and sister in law so here are some scenes from one of those morning walks.