This is my fourth summer here, and this is what is happening:

Eleven chickens: three from 2022, and eight from 2024. We collect 6-8 eggs per day, and share with friends and neighbors.

The peach tree Maddy brought with her and planted the first year is producing lots of fruit. Last year they dropped while still green, but this year looks promising.

After three seasons, I am harvesting a little honey. It’s messy and sticky, but such sweet work. Every drop is precious.

I brought these in from the garden today, July 31. I love a salsa garden, andI hope to be pickling peppers by the end of August.

I can’t believe how much my life has changed since retiring. My friends are all getting ready to go back to school, and I definitely miss the sound of the marching band practicing as we prepare our classrooms for the year, and seeing teachers, custodians, admins, and students swarming the campus. I do miss it. But also: I don’t miss it. It’s fun to be retired. i definitely recommend it.