We had a good meeting of the Joe's Pond Association on Saturday.  There were lots of people there and everyone seemed happy that the weather was ok for the fireworks after having to delay them on the 3rd.  We had a comment come in from someone who parked at the beach area and was disappointed not to see fireworks.  We will try to direct people to the best viewing spots, but as trees grow taller and more houses are put up, it seems to be harder every year to find a place to watch from if you don't have a camp on the pond or don't know someone who invites you to watch with them, or if you don't want to launch a boat for the event.  We normally suggest finding a hillside like Davidson Drive off of Route 15, or Harrington Hill, but I'm sure there are other places where they can be seen, so check out the comments page and send suggestions.  I'm sure people would be appreciative.

Our little granddaughter, Tangeni, turned three yesterday.  We were at camp for birthday cake with some of her friends.  Her big sister JoAnn (in the pink top) made the cake, and as you can see, Tangeni (green dress) did a good job blowing out the candle, which was relighted several times at her request so she could make another wish and blow it out again and again.  There will be another party later because her mom and her Uncle Bob have July birthdays, too.  Lucky little girl - two birthday parties.

We've been visited by a flock of crows nearly every day lately. There is a mix of adults and juveniles, apparently it's time to teach them to forage for themselves.  Fun to watch.  We've also had a couple of turkeys wandering through our lower lawn, too.  Today I was down where they had been and found a beautiful big feather, either from a tail or a wing.  Woody, our cat, was quite interested in the feather.

Now that the Fourth is over, the month of July will go quickly.  Someone recently reminded me that summer is about half over.  Dreadful thought.  The best we can do is enjoy every minute of sunshine and hot weather, even if it's oppressive.  Store the feeling in your memory to draw on next January.