Living Life

Between the upswing in virus infections, the demonstrations (including in our own small town) and the rioting, it has been an unsettling couple of weeks since I last posted.  In spite of all the upheaval we are trying to stay focused on the good things the Lord still has placed before us, time with family, time with friends, time in study and prayer and time appreciating the beautiful community we live in. 

Now that we are in Phase 2 of reopening I was able to go to a small birthday celebration for a friend who turned 70 this month.  My friend has a lovely home on the lake and since it was a nice sunny day we were able to social distance outside on the deck where we could enjoy the view.  You can't see it, but looking across the water, my house is located on that hill behind the large house with all the dormers in the middle of the first photo.

 

This birthday cake was made by my friend's daughter.  It was gluten free and made with coconut flour and sugar. It was delicious!  

 

On my way home from the party I noticed that the new farmer's market was having it's grand opening in our little village.  We didn't make it that first day, but we made sure that we checked it out the following week. The day was cloudy but warm.  The lake front park has just been reopened after an extensive renovation.  It has all turned out quite nice and includes the town war memorial which had been removed for a time and has now been reset. There is also a nice fishing dock and a new sandy beach where the kids can play.  It's already turning out to be a great community area.  We enjoyed walking through the various stalls looking for fresh produce.  The iron globe is actually a fire pit that is lit in the winter during the annual Christmas tree lighting.

We walked from the new park along the cove to a second small park around the corner. This is where we used to bring our kids when they were small.  It was the first time I had taken that walk in over three years! Amen!

Then it was back to the market to do a little shopping. We brought home flowers from the market to enjoy.

 Also strawberries picked fresh the same morning! Yummy!

 

And what is more delicious than a fresh strawberry pie shared with friends on a summer evening?

My crust was a little crumbly but oh, so good!  Thank you Lord for the gift of taste!

Now as a new week begins, I pray that each of you are keeping safe and well as we continue to navigate these challenging days.  

 For God has not given us a spirit of Fear

but of power, and of love

and of a sound mind

2 Timothy 1:7 .

Adieu!

Public Market

 Sunday afternoon after church we met our daughter and her husband at a local waterfront market.  It was a beautiful day and everyone was out enjoying the end of the summer sunshine.

There was so much to see in the market, from the local artisans showing showing off their wares--

Hand made wooden bowls

Glassware

Lovely floral arrangements all ready to take home and put in a vase.

 to produce from the local farmers.

I've never seen purple carrots before.

There were delicious baked breads and sweet pastries to choose from.  

I couldn't resist taking one of these home with me, strawberry, raspberry and almonds, all my favorite flavors how could I not?    I cut it in half and ate it for breakfast two mornings in a row.  Delicious!

When we finished walking around the market we stopped to enjoy the waterfront.  You will notice that we couldn't resist the caramel corn either.

As we strolled along the docks, this pair popped up next to a nearby fishing boat looking for a handout.

Which reminded us that it was time to head out for lunch.