A hardy few are still braving the chilly November waters.

A hardy few are still braving the chilly November waters.

This was, without doubt, the most spectacular front yard Halloween display I have ever seen. No store bought inflatables here. The whole thing was designed and hand built – by a 13 year old! https://www.wcvb.com/article/pirates-take-over-newton-massachusetts-house-in-amazing-halloween-display/62678372

In Newton Upper Falls

A heron wades in the Charles River, in the riffles just below Newton Upper Falls.

A cyclist crosses a footbridge over Boston’s Muddy River.

Scene at the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston.

Some closeups of a catboat on Sandy Island.

These fuzzy little guys look cute enough to pet. But they secrete a chemical that can cause an allergic reaction.

The week before our annual vacation on Sandy Island this year was a wet one. So when we arrived, there were profusions of mushrooms everywhere.

Ready to mix and bake.
