Recuperation journey 2.0: Looking at the sky

 Backyard view at 7 p.m. today.

Recuperation journey 2.0: Looking at the sky

 Backyard view at 7:40 p.m. 

Recuperation journey 2.0: Looking at the sky

 ... a few minutes before it all turned a vibrant shade of pink.

Recuperation journey 2.0: Looking at the sky

 ... at 8 p.m. with thunder rumbling in the background.

Recuperation journey 2.0: Looking at the sky

 Backyard view of setting sun through the trees. 

Recuperation journey 2.0: Looking at the sky

 

I ventured outside for three minutes to snap a photo. Hope tomorrow is a better day.

From the photo archives: Day lily memory

 Around the yard throwback photo from July 14, 2016. Thanks, FB memories.

Recuperation journey 2.0: Looking at the sky

Rising full strawberry moon Monday seen through trees at 9:39 p.m.
 

And the moon at 10:15 p.m.

Recuperation journey 2.0: Looking at the sky

 Backyard view at 8:40 p.m.

Learn about monarch butterflies at Seymour Community Center program

 

Recuperation journey 2.0: Looking at the sky

 This evening's backyard view. 

From the photo archives: Looking at the sky

 Sunset after a rainy day on this date last year.

Recuperation journey 2.0: Looking at the sky

 Tonight's backyard view through the trees. 

Oxford Nature & Arts Festival slated June 7

OXFORD - The 2026 Oxford Nature and Arts Festival will feature expanded fine arts vendors along both sides of the Oxford Walkway running along Route 67. 

Vendors of all kinds will be displaying and showing off their home-made items and fine art. Are you looking for a local event where you can see art in all its formats? This is your event.

Additionally, there will be entertainment throughout the event. A presentation of reptiles is planned, musicians will be playing, along with other entertainment. If you're an entertainer and would like some exposure, please reach out to us.

There will be an expanded number of food trucks available during the event. The exact number of food trucks is yet to be determined. 

Recuperation journey 2.0: Looking at the sky

 

Sunday sunset view at 7:55 p.m.

Recuperation journey 2.0: Looking at the sky

Backyard view at 7:45 p.m. today.

Recuperation journey 2.0: Looking at the sky

 Backyard view at 7:38 p.m.

From the photo archives: Looking at the sky

Backyard view on this date last year. 

'Turnback Tuesday' (on Wednesday) features Naugatuck River

Turnback Tuesday is highlighting the Naugatuck River. The river has a total length of 40.2 miles starting in Torrington and ending in Derby at the Housatonic River. 

Our river is never more beautiful than in the spring. Osprey, geese, and eagles are returning to their nests and fishing grounds. Boaters are enjoying the beauty and tranquility of fishing in these waters. The name Naugatuck is derived from an Algonquin term which means “lone tree by fishing place.” It was a great food source. 

Today our river is clean and enjoyed by many. Take a stroll along the Derby river walk and you will see. Just a reminder to please be safe while enjoying the river.

Thanks goes to Derby Public Library staff for sharing interesting local history each week.

Recuperation journey 2.0: Looking at the sky

Backyard view at 7:23 p.m. Have a peaceful evening.