Colorful Farmers Market Purchases

 It was busy this morning at the Winona Lake Farmers Market. I had to park across the street and walk a bit farther, but I only had a few items I wanted to purchase.

Last time I shopped a few weeks ago, most of the flowers for sale were zinnias and sunflowers. Today they were mostly mums (large plants) and in the bouquets cockscombs. 

I am enjoying the riot of color.

Not many small tomatoes for sale; the one container I bought also had a variety of colors.

Having some medical surgical procedures done this month. I probably won't feel up to returning to the farmers market until October as its season draws to a close. We had our last sweet corn from the produce stand last week. I see a slight tinge of autumn color in some of the trees. We are transitioning from one season to another.

More Favorite Personal Photos

 

Graham, Texas

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Charlevoix, Michigan

Saint Helena Island, South Carolina

Saint Helena, South Carolina

Nasher Sculpture Garden, Dallas, Texas

Lilacs, Winona Lake, Indiana

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Grace Village Perambulation

 

This past week I have had cricket chirps as my lullaby as I get ready for bed. There are not as many flowers in the neighborhood late August. We are not done with summer, but things are winding down.

This afternoon I put on my newish Skechers slip-on shoes and took a walk over to the main campus and on to the pond (which Grace Village no longer owns). These shoes are comfortable, but I find them warm compared to the sandals I mostly have been wearing.

These berries are at the front approach to the Grace Village Main Building. They are just starting to turn pink.

A few open mallows over by the health care building, but a lot more dried up ones on the bush.

The neighborhood pond matches the Tidal Basin Pool in Washington D.C. with its green algae. 

I sat on my Rolloy several times when I could find shade. There are some canopies on the "patio" of Grace Village which give shade. I sat on the metal bench under the canopy as I headed away from home, but sat near the pond on the way home.

I decided I had gone further than I wanted to walk so I took a shortcut through C Hall, crossed the lobby, and exited out of B Hall. This saved me considerable steps. At the B Hall door there was a small planter with marigolds, a sunflower, and a U.S. flag. Grace Village went all out for the 250th birthday of the United States with flags at various entrances. 

Now that I am home again, I found myself sneezing. Nasty old ragweed pollen is in the air. Even though I take meds for allergies, ragweed had the most reaction when I was tested years ago and gives me problems. 

The neighborhood surrounding Grace Village is very walkable and peaceful. 

Beautiful Morning to Rolloy Around the Neighborhood

 

This morning it was sunny, low humidity with a slight breeze, and about 70 degrees when I set out for a walk in my neighborhood. I reside in a Grace Village condo in what they call Robin Hood. 

A lot of flowers are starting to peter out. But flags and a "duck" add color to this condo. We have 2-3 "ducks" in Robin Hood with wardrobes to match the weather or the season. 

I was surprised to see some lilies at the Community Center. Most people's lilies bloomed in June and July. 

Grace Village has purchased a few houses surrounding the condos that they lease out, also.

I use my Rolloy walker as the problems in my spine make it difficult for me to perambulate more than 15 minutes. This way I bring my own seat for resting.

I try to find a spot of shade in which to sit. There is a nice bench in between two condos, but I didn't want to walk on the wet grass and get my wheels all covered with clippings.

My husband and I sat on our front porch for lunch. In about an hour, we will head to the Igloo in Silver Lake for some ice cream. Summer is winding down. Now is the time for summer treats.