The Rainbow

A beautiful rainbow covered the sky tonight
as we took a walk and it wasn't even raining!



We gazed in awe at it til it faded into the
lovely clouds.

A Sign

August 10th was a very sad day
but in the evening something special happened...
the sky was totally overcast with thick clouds,
as we drove by the ocean looking for the moon.
It was nowhere to be seen.

Suddenly the invisible moon sent a thin line of orange
moonlight through the clouds
that lit the ocean at the horizon line.
The light slowly moved towards us a little and faded away.


It was very mysterious and
perhaps it was a sign from our beloved cat, Polly
that we sadly lost that morning.
It was a comforting thought...

In My Heart

My beloved Mom is always in my heart,
missing her on this special day.

Relief from the Heat

We've been experiencing hot humid weather here
in Maine...last night we found a bit of relief
along the shore but it was still very humid.


If you are in the midst of a heat wave I hope
you can find a cool spot to cope with
the weather.

Here are some excerpts from an article I found on-line
about dealing with the heat
and especially caring for elders in the heat:

"How to stay safe when the weather is hot 
• Lower your standards: 90 degrees is already too hot for many older adults 
• Go to an air-conditioned area (home, grocery store, mall, senior center, library) 
• Avoid strenuous activity 
• Wear lightweight, light-colored clothing and hats 
• Stay hydrated (not just water—see below) 
...
What are warning signs of dehydration or heat stroke? 
• Dizziness, confusion 
• Weakness, headache 
• Muscle cramps, nausea/vomiting 
• Fast pulse, sweating (but not always), passing out

What to do if you notice a problem 
• Get out of the heat ASAP and call for help if you cannot 
• Water is good, but it's not enough if you are sweating—drink a sports drink 
o Sweat contains salts (sodium and potassium chloride) 
o Many sweat replacement drinks on the market, get one for marathoners 
...
Dr Arbaje says making your own sweat replacement drink is easy and gave the following quick and easy recipe: 
• 1 quart (32 oz) or 1 liter water 
• 1/3 cup sugar 
• ¼ teaspoon table salt 
• Flavoring to taste – ex: orange or lemon juice 
• Keep refrigerated"

Lettuce and Blueberries

The Romaine lettuce in our vegetable garden
resembled a rose to me!

The blueberries haven't turned blue yet but
look so beautiful!

In the Garden...

Welcome to the garden path...
So much is blooming now.

The lilies are so beautiful...
many colors dot the gardens.



After all the many years that D spent working
on the perennial garden it is now mostly on it's own.

Now D's energies have been focused
on the vegetable gardens, learning as he goes.

Catching Up

It's been very hot and humid recently...
here's some scenes from the past week.
Hope wherever you may be it is comfortable!