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.

Friday, October 21, 2022

Fall

 Autumn usually referred to as Fall sure lives up to its nickname.

Here are some before and after photos.

From my desk window October 8th


October 20th


By the side of the house October 11th


October 20th



Wednesday, October 19, 2022

Wednesday Walking Group

 Wednesday the 12th I selected the spot we walked.  It was a gorgeous day and one of the last ones with leaves in full glory.

This is Paradise Park in Windsor, VT. Mt. Ascutney is to the west over the pond.





A heron and cormorant deigned to show themselves to us as we started out.  Later a bald eagle flew over us and the walkers remarked about how close we were to it. Alas no photo capture.








We walked over three miles roundtrip and climbed the equivalent of 20 stories according to the health app on my phone. 

From here we drove into Windsor to a coffee shop where we sat outside and enjoyed the sun. Next week's walk I hear will be on flat terrain along Mascoma Lake.

Monday, October 17, 2022

Hope Cemetery

 Barre, Vermont is known for its granite quarries and the sculptors from all over the world that have made the town home.

The local cemetery is a testament to their skill. We spent quite a few minutes walking around admiring the headstones which are unlike anything we have seen before in cemeteries.

















By the way Barre is pronounced barry not bar as I thought.

Someday we will return and make a visit to the granite quarry museum there.