Musing on summertime

It’s been a good summer thus far in this area other than brief skirmishes with moles and rabbits invading our vegetable and flower gardens, minimal adverse weather and the usual turmoil of owning a home and property. Rewards of fresh vegetables now supplement our meals.

Usually days require light clothing, morning sweatshirts or sweater. Don’t forget long sleeves, hat and sunscreen for prolonged exposure to the sun. Those rays look delightful and enticing but can be dangerous if precautions are not taken.

We were delighted to learn our granddaughter qualified for the national swimming finals at Ocala, Florida,and have been attentively watching simulcasts of her races. In Ocala.A variety of birds have had successful hatches and hummingbirds seem to be in over abundance. Their feeders require daily cleaning and filling. Their flight antics and near mid-air collisions are fascinating to watch and often make me conjure ‘if only our military developed a fighter plane with flight capability of a hummingbird it would be invincible’. Baby sitting a couple of independent thinking pugs has kept us occupied, amused and at times frustrated.

The fringe growth of our property is receding and soon ready for brush-hogging to control overgrowth.

My thoughts are turning to fall events: Great stream and river fishing beckons as does our yearly reunion of The Rounders of Riga at deer camp (More on that later).

Legion and Firehouse breakfasts are opening to the public, usually on Sunday mornings. Where locals and ever increasing neighboring towns public enjoy socializing and a fulfilling sit-down meal or grab some take-outs for themselves or those unable to attend.

God bless you faithful and patriotic readers and your families. Enjoy the remainder of summer and the upcoming delightful fall season. Til next time.

Town of North East resident Larry Conklin is a Vietnam veteran and a member of both the Millerton American Legion Post 178 and the VFW Post 6851. in North Canaan, Connecticut.

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