Elevenses! A new Hobbit themed cafe & bakery in Brunswick, Maine

 

 

 

The Declaration of Independence

Constitution Facts:
 https://www.constitutionfacts.com/us-declaration-of-independence/read-the-declaration/

On the Eve of Independence

"Democracy is the government of the people, by the people, for the people." - Thomas Jefferson

"Liberty cannot be preserved without general knowledge among the people." - John Adams

"Liberty has never come from the government. Liberty has always come from the subjects of it. The history of liberty is a history of resistance."  - Woodrow Wilson

"Freedom is never voluntarily given by the oppressor; it must be demanded by the oppressed."  - Martin Luther King Jr.

Shiloh in his Alaska suit, with the Brooks Range in the distance

 

As we understand it, all his gear survived the crash, including his cell phone, despite it having no cover.  But, yes, that camera, his laptop, the rifle and more, all unscathed. Still waiting to hear if the binoculars outlived him, but it seems likely. 
The helicopter must simply have landed too hard.  Not sure why.  Still waiting on the preliminary report. Note that Shiloh never used a gun of any sort, except when he was required to carry one while working in Alaska and, before being allowed to go there, had to show that he could shoot off three rounds swiftly, in case he were ever being charged by a bear.  He'd scared off a bear or two over the years by shooting upward. Never had to shoot a bear in 28 years of working in the Arctic wilderness. 

Hot AIr Balloon over the Bay / Happy Canada Day! 🇨🇦

 

Last of June

We went out on the boat today for the first time since Shiloh's death. 

It was so good to be together with Eldest and Root*Center*Son

Beer Can Island from Loch Nest

View at Beer Can Island

I wish....

 

Anniversary Photo

Last year (in August, actually) we took this whole-family photo.  It was the only thing Wil and I requested in celebration of our 50th anniversary. We are so very grateful that we got this photo...the last time our entire family would ever be together. 
We thought, at the time, what would get in the way after that would be the grands starting college and slowly dispersing.  We never expected Shiloh's death. (In this photo, Shiloh is 3rd from left. He was also the photographer, who set the camera on delay then jumped into place.)         Today marks our 51st Anniversary. 
 

First Rose of the Season

Mizzen's Nap Time

 

Aragorn quote from J.R.R. Tolkien

 I was reminded of this quote recently by Shiloh's younger daughter
(age 15), who is well-read, wise and compassionate.

Cedar Waxwing in the Shad

 

Black & White Warbler

This bird showed up in our front yard and is a Life Bird for me. 

Wishing I could have told Shiloh.   ~ listener

The Robin Chicks Fledging

 

Shiloh (PhD*Son) with a Whimbrel

 

Shiloh (PhD*Son) with a newly tagged American Oystercatcher

 

Shiloh (PhD*Son) with (I think) a Semi-palmated Sandpiper

 

Guarda Flowers and Milkweed

 

Oystercatcher / What Would Shiloh Do? (Bought this hat via Etsy!)

 

The Wrens are Fledging!

 

Trillium

 

No Kings!

 

More Boats...

 

This was read in the Maine Legislature on Wednesday...

Actually, this was delayed by a day, 

so will be read today! 

 

SHILOH

Article from the Boston Globe (no paywall):

Scientist at Plymouth conservation nonprofit dies in remote Alaska crash 

https://jshost.s3.amazonaws.com/boston-globe/index.html

Youngest wrote this beautiful summary
(not asking you for donations, just to share the perspective) 
https://www.gofundme.com/f/honoring-dr-shiloh-schulte-supporting-his-legacy

Manomet has started a Kudo Board where folks who worked with him can post remembrances and photos.  We're learning things he did we never even knew!
https://www.kudoboard.com/boards/uGDutZGD/Shiloh

Statement from Manomet Conservation Sciences
                          on the passing of Shiloh Schulte, PhD
https://www.manomet.org/publication/shiloh-schulte/

We cleaned up the new (to us) Tender

This was before we put the battery and motor back on.

 

Lining up on Race Night

 

Amazing Swing at the Garden Center

Horsford Garden Center is over 100 years old
and always just feels like it grew that way!

 

The two-tone Purple Irises are in their glory!

 

Male Cardinal at the Feeder

 

Susan's Earrings....look out TACOworld!

 

listener's Eldest is 50 today!

 

listener's town is voting today!

Shall we expand our Town Selectboard from 3 to 5 members?
Stay tuned!  listener will be counting absentee ballots.

 

Just Sayin'...

 

Welcome, June!

 

Bye May!

 

Such a Bumble!

 

Here's one for you, Susan!

 

Crabapple Blossoms

Lilacs