FEED YOUR GARDEN

     So, I read somewhere that coffee grounds and egg shells were good for the garden.  This is not such a difficult chore and I decided to try it.
     I dry the egg shells and save them in a bag.  When I have enough to cover one raised garden bed I crunch them up and sprinkle them over the ground.
     Coffee grounds just go directly from the pot to the garden.  I believe all these little enhancements really work as we always have great success with our planting.

FOOD FROM NATURE

     I am so happy it is now chantrelle season and the local foragers are working hard and very early.  I got a message on my Facebook that touted their seccess and offered me some of the bounty.  Of course, I said "Yes!"
     That night we feasted on angel hair pasta with a sauce of chantrelles, shallots, white wine, butter, and a bit of cream.  Truly an epicurean delight.
     The next morning brought a lighter fare - chantrelles quickly sauteed in butter and served with local organic scrambled eggs.  Oh, could it get any better?     

A GARDEN BY THE SEA

     I had just finished mowing the back lawn when I went out on the balcony and looked down on my three beautiful raised garden beds.  If I raise my eyes just a bit I am looking at the sea and at our neighbor islands and the scent of salt is on the air. 
     This particular garden looked so lush to me that I had to capture it on camera.  Too bad I can't capture the feeling of looking down on all this healthy splendor or the scent of the sea. 

END OF ELECTION DAY

      I live in a small town on a small island off the coast of Maine.  The year round population is a little over or a little under 2,000.  It's nice and I love it.  Most everyone knows each other.  Our polling place is the local high school gym.  This is what it looked like near the end of our last election day.  As you can see there is no standing in line and waiting and no reason to produce 4 or five items of identification.  When I walk in the volunteer on duty just says "Hi Thom" and hands me a ballot slip which I patriotically mark with a pencil.  What's a voting machine?