I’m thankful for cool summer mornings. 📸

A spiderweb covered in dewdrops is intricately woven with a blurred background of greenery.
A young boy wearing blue boots stands in a forested area and points a small turtle on the ground near his feet. A box turtle is partially hidden among dry leaves and forest ground cover. A turtle is camouflaged among brown leaves and rocky soil. A turtle is is closed up in his shell with some leaves with grass nearby.

We found lots of turtles on yesterday’s hike. 🐢 📷

A narrow dirt path meanders through a lush forest carpeted with small, light purple wildflowers. The trees, mostly leafless with some budding green leaves, create a canopy above the flowers. The scene feels serene and natural, with a mix of earthy tones and the vibrant purple of the flowers contrasting with the fresh green of the undergrowth.

This is an old photo from back when digital cameras weren’t great. Still, looking at it always makes me think of spring. I’m ready for the weekend rains to pass so we can go hiking again. 📷

A close-up of a branch with clusters of small, vibrant pink flowers. The background shows a blurred view of a forest. The overall scene is tranquil, indicating early spring. Close-up of a white dogwood flower with four petals and a cluster of small green buds at the center. The petals have a slightly pinkish tinge near the edges. The background shows blurred branches and brownish foliage. A close-up of a tree branch adorned with clusters of small, bright pink flowers. The branch is prominent in the foreground, while the background features a blurred view of greenery and forest floor. Some new yellow-green leaves can be seen emerging on the branch. The overall scene gives a sense of springtime in a wooded area.

A few of the abundant spring blossoms from yesterday’s hike. 📷

The view from the front porch tonight—cold but beautiful. 📸

A large tree with bare branches stands in the foreground of a snowy landscape during sunset. The sun is partially hidden by the tree, casting a warm golden glow across the scene. Shadows stretch across the snow-covered ground. In the distance, other trees and a barn are visible against the colorful sky.

The Christmas cookie baking has begun.

I got some Micro.blog stickers! I don’t use many stickers, so I’ll have to think carefully about where to put them. Thanks @jean for sending them out.

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Autumn sunset from the cabin we rented—Oct 2023. 📸

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Breakfast on the Campfire—Autumn 2021 🏕️

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This beautiful weather has me wanting to go camping. 🏕️ Planning a short trip next week if we can get everyone over their head colds. In the meantime here are a few pictures from our trip to Montauk State Park in 2021.