One more throwback

Ready to roll. Before we got our bags from Sauders’ checkout line to our car, I had to stop and admire their truck parked out front. Farm to table. Great way to advertise what’s fresh, I thought of the well-cared-for truck surrounded by just-picked corn.

Big and beautiful throwback

Bountiful choices. Sauders opened my eyes wide. The big building on a back road in the Finger Lakes town of Seneca Falls offered so much produce, meat, bread, candy and, well, good-eatin’. Pies in my eyes. We grabbed a cart and took our time. We made sure to stroll every aisle. If you want to…

Hidden in the Finger Lakes

All true. My dear wife Karen thought I’d appreciate a little drive with her to the west. She’d visited Sauders after a crafts day visit to Aurora with a car load of her girlfriends. So off on a sunny morning we went to Seneca Falls. It will be like a cross between Ontario Orchards and…

Pop of purple

Two colors in one. We do appreciate how the one big bush up front pumps out both white and purple blooms. Of course, I think that means folks that lived here before us planted two different plants right next to each other, which strikes me as a good move every time this happens.

Here comes autumn

Quick-change artistry. I always keep an eye out for the first tree that decides to give up its green for yellow or orange in my part of the world. My dear wife Karen and I were quite surprised to spot the big one across the street in front of the town offices as this year’s…

Vinny in his element

Park time. Elisabeth and George now pack up kitty Vinny and cart him the couple miles over to our wonderful Onondaga Lake Park. He loves roaming on his leash there as much as around their yard.

Basket case

Take a stand. My dear wife Karen continues to find great accessories for our flowers. The hanging basket she received from Elisabeth and George months back still flourishes on the stand.

Garden expansion

Perfect corner. When lifelong friend Greg came to visit earlier this summer, he graciously gifted us with a rose plant. My dear wife Karen found the perfect corner for it in our backyard garden. Thank you, Greg.