How lush the garden looked upon my return this morning from Poughkeepsie! Rain fell in my absence, but also Sven watered thoroughly. The peonies and poppies add splashes of color. I had a great time, but it is nice to be home. Sven did well with our guests from Denmark, whom I was not fortunate enough to meet. I was away four days, a most unusual occurrence. Now what I want is to go up and see the sea ...
