Denise

Echinops and bellflowers are now showing in …

Everything I've read says sugar water. I know that's what my sister used when she had a hummingbird feeder. https://nationalzoo.si.edu/migratory-birds/hummingbird-nectar-recipe https://www.audubon.org/news/how-make-hummingbird-nectar

From the Boston Globe today: > Attorneys general from 17 other jurisdictions are joining Massachusetts Attorney General Maura Healey in suing the Trump administration over its new rule that could prohibit thousands of international students from …

Gorgeous!

When I entered the garden late yesterday I was greeted by rabbits. They were happily chomping on grass, careful to scamper away if I moved to close. This little bunny watched as I moved closer but not too …

lawless, and only looking out for himself and his buddies.

Maura Healy, the Attorney General of MA, has indicated that she plans to sue over this as well. https://www.npr.org/2020/07/08/889112795/massachusetts-attorney-general-on-new-ice-regulation-regarding-international-stu

I had a conversation with this flamingo on the lawn of a house under construction in Portsmouth, NH last week. https://photos.smugmug.com/Coastal-glimpses/New-Hampshire-coast-2020/i-LbpRdXS/0/6fe7f742/X3/202007_XT2_7095-X3.jpg

I love this @Chris!

> Is it just me or does anyone else feel the result of the electoral college is that my vote doesn’t matter? The only votes that matter are in swing states. It's not just you. And all of our votes should matter.

> However, this ruling reminds us of how silly the Electoral College is to begin with. Especially now in this modern era. It honestly makes more sense for the nationwide popular vote to decide who gets elected president. Thoughts? I agree with …

Another thing to think about is whether there will be available parking at your target destination. Last week I decided to visit Fuller Gardens, a rose garden on the New Hampshire coast that had just opened. It's a good thing I was also planning to …

I've been spending time walking in state parks. As places reopen I've also been visiting gardens and other spots that capture my curiosity. Like @Vilen I always bring water with me and for a longer day I bring food too. Here are two of my recent …

Wow, that is awesome, the bird looks like it is coming off of the wall.

Then I guess it's a good thing that Sarah Cooper also posts her Trump lipsync videos on YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bMKgX3V3Y_k&feature=youtu.be

I'm torn, at first I thought I preferred the sharpness of the first photo but when I looked again I find that I really prefer the second photo. The step back from the flowers makes a better composition in my eye. I don't think there is a right or …

A few from yesterday's after the rain garden …

There were a few other things that caught my eye on my two latest …

At times the water in the canal was still and …

It's been a while since I walked there. My last walk in the North Canal district was at the end of February. It's interesting to see the difference between February and …

I live close to Lawrence, MA and I wander there occasionally with my camera. Yesterday I walked in the North Canal district, taking advantage of the sunshine. https://essexheritage.org/attractions/north-canal-historic-district

The flowers in the gardens of Prescott Park were …

There were a couple of pieces of what I would call 'road art' that asked me to take their …

Yesterday I felt a need for flowers. The garden close to me is in a state of transition so I decided to head to New Hampshire again. My intent was to visit Fuller Gardens in North Hampton then continue up the coast to Portsmouth to check on new …

I've lived alone for many years. I value friendship but I don't feel the need to be with others all of the time. That said, I have had some funky periods during this stay-at-home oddysey. I have always walked outside for exercise. That seems to …