Well, the raspberries that were in full bloom produced NO fruit, and the rabbits ate all the beans. At least the geraniums are blossoming nicely on the deck, along with marjoram and parsley and basil. We’re even getting a few tomatoes to add to our salad.
Jenn is juggling 2 jobs with catering and working in teen residential homes, sometimes back to back shifts. Addie landed a job as docent/researcher/interpreter at a museum, and is also helping out at the local library - Bookmobile duty is a favorite; you may also find her stacking books at one of the colleges in town when she is not caring for a developmentally challenged child.
Thanks to Phil, our Kamp on the Lake is in good working order. Yes, we even have hot and cold running water. A few dead and overgrown tress have come down, opening up the lake view and getting more sunshine into the backyard. Now for the time to be up there to enjoy it while Kamp-enjoying weather is at its peak.
Less than 2 weeks, and Jenn is back for senior yr. We will miss her, and the family dynamics will change once again. She’s been frustrated with knee problems, unable to run and hike in her free time. We hope and pray that her knee problem is resolved soon. She’s been getting great care from professionals who happen to be our neighbors, and we are grateful for that.
Geo and I have taken in a few plays and musical productions. Last week it was Suds, and before that, Brighton Beach Memoirs #3, and Into the Woods. We’ve been helping out with audio-described productions for the blind and visually impaired, taking our turn assigning seats and distributing the receiver headsets. The plays are described in detail for those who are unable to see the stage and actors, so the visually impaired are able to enjoy the productions. Some of our local theaters also have audio description with state of the art transmitters and receivers for anyone requesting them. So nice to take part in this.
Geo spent a week on vacation in Maine. Unfortunately, it rained most every day. I was able to join him for 1 weekend. We dined at a German restaurant, heard a Dixie jazz band, and savored gourmet gelato for dessert one evening. While he was there, he met up with a Belgian Shepherd - and was quite impressed. So...
we’re beginning to think about getting a partner for our Beagle-Shep Lucy. The new dog would have to be just the right match for sweet mellow Lucy. Lucy is a “pack dog,” and would benefit from another pal. And we need a dog with a little more energy to keep us moving. Let’s face it, Lucy is a couch potato and does not seem to require quite as much exercise as we need. She let’s us know in her little Beagle way when she’s had enough. But she is Lucy, the sweetest dog on the planet, and we love her to bits.
