Sometime in the latter part of April, Wendy, et al, started a gardening project.
The low fence around the garden is electric. So far it is keeping the goats and friends out. Keoni tells me it's easy to take up and put back in order to mow.
From Wendy before the electric fence went up...
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Warm sun, warm manure-filled box, warm cat. |
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And the community garden began again at Dock. I often walk by it as this evening shows. A deer was going by, too. |
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About a week later. I don't know what is keeping the deer from eating this up. |
After the first several weeks of distancing and being alone, I became acutely, oddly, and suddenly aware of the deprivation that it causes. It happened when John brought over a couple dozen eggs and we "distance" exchanged the bags we gave each other--the eggs in one, and the first set of masks I'd made for them in the other. Suddenly, I was almost in tears appreciating John's familiar presence. Soon after that, I masked up and began to walk around the perimeter of the farm a time or two each week, weather permitting. Nearly every time, one or more, sometimes all, of the family has come outside to "distance" visit for awhile. What a difference it makes. It also, makes me feel especially for those who cannot do something like this for themselves. Those with fading memories, or disabilities limiting them are for long, long times missing contact while their institutions must keep visitors away. At least, I can get in my car and just drive around.
The eggs are wonderful and the family and chickens abundantly supply me with them.
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Aidan colored Easter Eggs again. This one is a masterpiece. |
Another surprise happened when I was nearing the end of my walk at the farm, and Keoni stepped out of the woods with his violin and a bluetooth speaker. Here is a snippet...
Then, he said follow me around to the back...
And in addition, Aidan surprised me with a video he made on his iPhone...
Keoni and family fixed up the dining room as a makeshift studio, closing off the kitchen. He completed his school programs in May and by May 22nd sent the last of his audition recordings for virtual summer music institutes. It happened here...
On the evening of the last day to submit recordings, Wendy, John and Aidan dressed up like they were going to a concert and sat in attendance while Keoni made his final recording. They texted this afterward...
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