In Congress, July 4th, 1776...

In my little town, today, we read aloud the Declaration of Independence,
each person choosing what part they wanted to read.
These will be spliced together for CCTV.  
I read part of the list of harmful deeds being done by a tyrannical king
to the people and their legislative governments.

  It sounded alarmingly familiar.

 

 

Soccer Player Meets Fan

Just love this photo so much!!

Professional soccer player Carson Pickett, who was born without a left forearm, shared a heartwarming moment with 2-year-old fan Joseph Tidd, who was also born without his left arm. 

The two gently bumped arms, creating an inspiring symbol of connection and resilience.

Carson Pickett (born September 15, 1993) is an American soccer player who plays as a left back for the Orlando Pride in the National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL). 

Beyond the pitch, she actively advocates for limb difference awareness, using her platform to inspire others by embracing her own story.

Welcome July!

 

The End of June

 

Catmint

 

Wil & listener have been married 52 years today! 🤍🤍

 

Look who fledged on Wednesday! 🪺

 

Two Jacks-in-the-Pulpit

House Sparrow Feeding Chick

Reminder

Mama Wren has been very busy lately

 

Bluejay

 

Father's Day

It's pretty cool that both American Robin bird parents feed their chicks.

 

Just Sayin'

 

Sweet Wiliam

 

The View from the Boat

 

On the Front Porch

 

Waiting for the last Robin Chick to Hatch

The Garden is Coming Along

 

NO KINGS DAY!

NO KINGS DAY!
^ click to see what's taking place 

Bearded Iris

 

Blue Iris

 

The Lilacs Were Amazing This Year!

First Bonfire of the Year

 

Bumble Bee on Meadow Sage

 
Wil noted a Bumble Bee crawling in the driveway gravel and completely covered in stone dust. It looked so miserable. So we moved it to the first of the Meadow Sage to open...the Blue Hill Meadow Sage plant that had just been watered. The Bee was absolutely delighted! It ran all over the flowers and leaves, cleaning itself off, and probably getting a drink and a sip of nectar. We were so glad to help out this little pollinator!

Yellow Irises

Jack-in-the-Pulpit

 

Male Northern Cardinal

 

American Oystercatcher

My sister-in-law took this photo on Cape Cod this past week. 

In all her years on the Cape she had never seen an American Oystercatcher...
the bird that Shiloh's leadership brought an increase of 45%. 
She was, at the time, telling a friend about Shiloh, so was stunned to see it. 
Since then, she has learned that Shiloh taggedsome American Oystercatchers before on that very beach.  It was a good moment.

June 4th

Eldest (at left), and today is his 51st Birthday.

Shiloh (at right), and today is the one year Anniversary of his death.

 

Four Blue Eggs in the Robin's Nest 🪺

 

Eastern Black Swallowtail Butterfly

 
                            It's a male, so we named him Shiloh.

Robin's Nest in the Wreath!

We'll Miss You, May!

 

Hummingbird in the No Mow May Flowers

Forget-Me-Nots in the Violets

 

First HoneyBee of the Season!

 

Native Lilac

 

The Faithful Old Apple Tree

 

We Remember on Memorial Day 🇺🇸

 

Honouring those who gave the ultimate sacrifice 

and were NOT "losers."

Sunrise on Magnolia Terrace

Saturday, May 23 2026 - Photo by Honore