Reprinted with permission from The Vermont Standard

7/24/22

Well, this sustained hot weather is a bit oppressive, but swimming in the lake makes it bearable. That and my heat pump set on AC keep me quite comfortable. I am still having a water issue, so have needed to restrict watering. As I write this on Sunday evening, I am awaiting the predicted rain, but alas, it seems to be slow in arriving.

I am happy to report that the injured bear cub rescued by my neighbor, Mark, is making good progress and can hopefully be returned to the wild at some point. The game warden transported the little fellow to The Kilham Bear Center, which is a 501(c)(3) non-profit whose mission is to rescue, rehabilitate and release orphaned, abandoned, and injured black bear cubs. It is an expensive proposition and donations can be maek C/O Ben Kilham, PO Box 37, Lyme, NH 03768

There was a delightful birthday gathering today on Dublin Rd to celebrate Bill Kelley. It also provided me with the opportunity to see friends that I hadn’t seen in ages and to meet new new people!

I hope that folks are availing themselves of the Plymouth Farmers Market on Sunday afternoons. Tyson Ladies Aid is gearing up for the Annual Bazaar, including the amazing array of gift baskets, the legendary bake table and book sale on Saturday, 8/13. This year it will take place at Fletcher Farm which will afford better parking. Mark you calendars!