Summer is moving forward at a fast speed. August is a great month for lots of fresh produce grown locally. Swain’s Farm Stand and Carter’s Farm Stand should begin to have local corn on the cob for sale. Tomatoes, zucchini, and blueberries are other crops that come on strong in the month of August. I need to collect the ingredients to make zucchini relish which is a two-day process but very well worth the time.
I’m planning on attending the Friday morning 8 a.m. class at the Community Annex on the subject of breathwork. T.J. Farnum is the instructor so I am looking forward to learning about more practices for self-care.
This Saturday, on lower Main Street at the Philbrook Place you will find Randy Bennett signing his White Mountain books from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Talking with a Maine historian always provides a treasure trove of information. Stop by and visit Randy as well as check out the offerings inside the Philbrook Place. (This book signing was rescheduled from July 18 to this Saturday, July 25.)
Events next week include the monthly Community Supper at the Bethel Alliance Church on Wednesday, July 29, from 4:30 to 6:00 p.m. The church is located across from Telstar on the Walkers Mills Road. This meal is free and open to the public.
On the topic of meals, the recent Neighbors Feeding Neighbors in July provided free meals and donated provisions for our local food pantry. The hamburger that was grilled came from Blake’s Farm which is supporting our local farms in our area.
Folks also donated salads, which is always a blessing. The next Neighbors Feeding Neighbors will take place on Tuesday, August 11, at the Methodist Church.
I graduated from Mexico High School in 1972 and over the decades I still get together with some of my classmates/friends. Joanie Dawson and I have been friends for decades. Joanie lives in rural Maine with her husband. She worked for over 40 years with juveniles who got into some legal troubles. Upon retirement, she took up watercolor painting and still continues with that art. Joanie then decided to try her hand at writing short stories and recently had her first book published.
Her book, Something For Everyone: Three Short Stories From Maine, features three stories. “Starting Over” is a love story. “The Old Seaman’s Chest” is a mystery. “Finding A Home” is written for middle grades, ages eight to 12, but adults enjoy the story, too. What makes this book unique is she is not only the author but the illustrator as well. It’s unusual to see the same person as author and illustrator, but Joanie is very talented along with being humble as well. I hope she continues to paint and write, for these gifts to make life more enjoyable for us all.
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