John Spaulding Photography

The latest framed art acquisition for the household. We’ll hang it this weekend.

No, Apple! No!

Exactly.

Not really good for Scrabble tray, but a fair representation of the sound I hear in my head when the alarm goes off in the morning

Note the Maryland flag license plate holder adorning the new family member, given to me as an early birthday present!

❤️💛🖤

The black-eyed Susan plant (state flower of Maryland!) given to be as a Father’s Day gift is starting to bloom. 🦀🌻

I have to cover 2 buildings about 40 min apart in my new job, but I can’t really say I mind the commute. 😁

Just enjoyed a week in Mexico with family, culminating in the joyous union of my elder daughter Paige to a wonderful addition to the family, Justin. There will be more pictures to add from that spectacular event.

But after a long overnight journey (and a recovery nap) I find myself so happy to be back where things are green and blue and cool.

I find myself once again on the beautiful patio adjacent to the Silver Bean Café on the banks of the Otonabee River.

The name of the river “o-to-NAH-bee” means “the river with a heartbeat” and I find that name simultaneously comforting and challenging. A constant heartbeat and reminder of things as they should be, and also of things to live up to and strive towards.

Perfect end to our Cabo adventure.