Today was a caffeinated (Old Man Joes) adventure in Watch Hill- long sunny walk out on Napatree Point. The finest sand on that beach! piping plovers, multiple schools of jumping bluefish keeping flocks of cormorant in a feeding frenzy. The tiny town is mostly shuttered now, Olymipia Tea Room still open. The Cooked Goose is thankfully a nice place to find a recovery snack post beach walk.

Yesterday, was tree planting volunteer day with Karen R and The Newport Tree Conservancy. Five native willow and tulip trees are now in the ground in the forest restoration zone of Miatanome Park in Newport. Followed up with a visit to Newport Vineyards, Food Love and a walk on Second Beach with Karen K from yoga.

Decided that TC’s little brother will be a Yorkie after meeting and amazing little bright one on the beach. Asked many questions about the breed. Easy, fun, endearing and adorable, conveniently portable.

Feeling guilty about the lack of garden time this week, knowing I’ll have to finish projects in colder, darker days ahead, planning those outdoor outfits already; how to stay warm and flexible?

The universe gave me two signs : A picnic boat called Snow Goose ( still in the water as November looms) and a Salem sweatshirt. Trust.

The best way to trick or treat is to visit the charming classic cars at fort adams. Love the old logos and hood ornaments and curved glass windows. A gorgeous little robin’s egg blue or tiffany blue VW bug stole my heart. Impeccably restored little beauty with the smallest well crafted details. A grand day out!