The lack of new activities this reporting period reflects a change of focus in our lives towards more community engagement and less travel and adventure.

Sadly, on Saturday, October 18, I attended the memorial service for brother-in-law John Hendrickson who passed from this earthly life at the age of 78. He and I married sisters (in my former life). I did get to visit with daughter Jenny briefly before and after the service.

Otherwise, Kay and I played pickleball or golf almost everyday.

I did manage to take a few photos on October 17, 21, and 31. Most notable among the subjects were a Monarch butterfly during early migration and a Great Blue Heron that hangs around the dock almost every morning, seeking fish or small reptiles for a morning meal.

This Monarch was photographed on Friday, October 17, 2025.

A Ruby-crowned Kinglet was photographed on the morning of October 21, 2025.

And, this Pine Warbler was photographed a few minutes later.

This Carolina Chickadee was just to “cute” to pass up.

As was this Chipping Sparrow.

This skiddish Great Blue Heron visits the shoreline near our house frequently.