It's finally October, my favorite time of the year. I like other times too, but this is special. Maybe it's the vibrant colors around the Northeast, maybe more. I don't know. A good cup of coffee, and some working cameras makes it very nice.

I get up before it's light, and get ready for the day. You never know what it'll bring. One thing's for sure, and that is it's not too long before November. So time to enjoy the season, as brief as it is.

So here we are - September 2026 already. On this date, September 2, 1969 we signed the papers making the farm ours. I've been here 57 years. Lots of water under that bridge. I don't remember exactly when we moved in, but it didn't take very long. My friends from all over came by and helped us out, cleaning up the place and getting it ready. So it's an anniversary of sorts.

It's essentially the same, and we built it up somewhat, but the scene isn't very different these days. There's a lifetime of memories for which I'm grateful. It's been good.

All of the kids Jackie and I had, have kids of their own - And some of those have kids of their own. I'm a great grand-father at this point. It makes me laugh.

Holy Smokes! It's Summer already. It's going fast. But, we're here and hanging in there. I'm getting ready to get the cameras out and start stalking flowers and bugs.

Who'd a thunk! It's February 2026 so the New Year has finally taken off, and running. We're been on the cool side in many places, and my prediction is, it'll be on the too warm side soon enough. Crazy times! Between the excesses in the political arena, the extremes of weather, and whatever else is going on, we just endure. And hope that better times come sooner than later.

In another 8 weeks or so, Marti and I plan to return to The Berkshires. It'll be too hot and humid in these parts - not unusual. Meanwhile - As the song says "I'll still stick around to see what happens next."

It's that time of year again! Love having so many holidays all around this time of the year - It's an opportunity to feel festive! Marti & I are not doing a whole lot, but we're enjoying it! Aside from the chaos of the times, 2025 was pretty good for us - Coulda been worse. Things seemingly got more and more complicated. Maybe it's just my age, but I don't think so. Everything seems like it used to be more simple for everyone. I'm remaining fairly simple myself, as best I can. And festive too!

Enjoy the season - As best you can