The foliage is coming in hard and fast this year. It seemed like there was very little difference at the Roof of Wrentham until just last week, and then boom! Everything took on a shade of red and yellow. The evergreens are starting to dry out a bit, and everything deciduous is burning bright in…
Month: October 2025
Happy Diwali 2025!
Diwali was celebrated on October 20th this year, the same day at Uncle Jared’s 40th birthday. Quite a reason to celebrate! The diyas were lit on the lazy susan with care, and Ganesh stood watch over all of our fare. After a dinner of paneer tikka, dal, rice, rotis and samosas, the gifts were given…
An Afternoon At Adams Farm
A few weeks ago, we went with Grampy and Mimi to Adams Farm in Cumberland, RI. They are a working family farm with tons of old-fashioned play areas. One of the highlights was the water pump duck racing tracks. You have to pump the water to get your duck to float down to the other…
Chocolate Cupcake Extravaganza
One rainy Tuesday night, Penny asked to make chocolate cupcakes. “Not tonight,” I said. “It’s too late. It’s raining. I don’t know if we have the ingredients. I think I’m coming down with something…” I made all the excuses, but she persisted. So, Wednesday after dinner, we started. We learned about adding hot water to…
A Year At The Roof Of Wrentham
This year, for our Science/Nature work, we are conducting a longitudinal study of the seasons and weather patterns at the Roof of Wrentham, a very exclusive hiking trail near our house. Each week, we ascend the the staggering altitude of 440 feet above sea level and survey the land. From our lofty perch, we can…