I have not done much in the way of entertainment during this sabbatical. Well ….that is not really true I have been enjoying some good reading,

and I finished this year’s season of The Rings Of Power.

I did write last week about going to the Fall Fest, but today I did something new in a new place and it was also entertaining!

My son and his wife invited me along on their excursion out to Hollis Hills Farm, In Fitchburg MA. They had never been and neither had I, but it came highly recommended.

I guess this is as good a time as any to talk about the transition coming up at the end of the month. Joe and Kristine put in an offer on a condo here in Winchendon and it was accepted. They are supposed to sign paperwork on Oct. 31st my last day of sabbatical. This means their move in date will probably be the weekend of Nov. 1st-3rd, my first weekend back at church.

I think I have been unconsciously preparing for the change all this month, practicing the quiet, and wondering what it will look like as far as a new rhythm of life at The Vicarage.

But today was all about the farm and enjoying the presence of my family.

We had lunch and ice cream in the park while listening to a cover band. I had hummus and vegetables and the kids had barbecue.

Then Sevy had to go see the cows and play on the tractors.

It was a great day. The kids finished up with ice cream and I had a blueberry soda.