Ok guys, there are a lot of pics in this post because too many beautiful things are happening. First of all, fall is popping up more and more and I couldn't be more excited. Also, check out this cool old camera bag Dean got me at the Epoch Arts tag sale :)
At the guests' recommendation, I decided to check out Hurd State Park. It's pretty close by and crazy beautiful.
Had a couple more good nights by the fire with our neighbors, Patti & Victor. Lucked out and we've already had 2 "family dinners" this week. Also found out that Patti has kayaks at her place on Lake Pocotopaug and she's offered to let me use them, hooray! I know my mom will be psyched about that.
Monday Jenn and I went to Boston. The city is big and busy and a little overwhelming, but so exhilarating. It was really cool to see these historic buildings and pretty little parks hidden among these gigantic skyscrapers.
The best part was that I got to spend the whole day with Jenn. It was so nice getting to know her a little more and it's pretty crazy how well we get along. I already feel like I've known her for ages, and I'm so glad I've met her at this point in her life, when she's about to head off on some amazing adventures.
After a long walk around the city, I dropped Jenn off at her Air BNB, which was adorable, and we took a little walk down to the water.
I've been watching this amazing series on Netflix called "The Kindness Diaries," about a man who travels around the world on a motorbike, with no money. He completely relies on the kindness of strangers, and has so many incredible experiences. Along the way when he meets an especially generous person with a very specific need, he'll surprise them by donating something big to their life. The lessons he learns along his journey are profound, and it has me thinking more and more about the kindness I've received over the years and especially since moving here to Connecticut.
Today was busy--a top to bottom cleaning of Bevin House, some emails & phone calls, a tour of the Inn for an upcoming event, and making limoncello cupcakes :) Then tonight after another lovely dinner at the neighbors I had a nice long talk with Jess. She asked how I'm feeling about the whole experience and if I'm still enjoying it. Just the fact that she'd take the time to ask meant so much to me. And as she thanked me for some of the little things I've done the past few weeks, all I could think about was how nice it is to be around people who notice and appreciate all of those little things.
And in the spirit of noticing the little things, I'll leave you with this picture I took of a fuzzy little bee. They love our Allium Medusa...
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