Every farmers market expresses the soul of a community. A visit to the Kona Farmers Market is celebrated with tropical fruits, Hawaiian arts and crafts, and the ease of gentle people, warm air and sea breezes. On the west coast of Hawaii's Big Island is the town of Kailua-Kona. Most people just call it Kona. We visit Kona every few years, usually for a week in December to escape the winter weather and holiday chaos at home. [ 451 more words ]
https://jeteliot.wordpress.com/20…/…/14/kona-farmers-market/

At this time of year, when it is extremely dry where I live in Northern California, the water tray is a popular outdoor wildlife attraction. By the time we get to August, when there hasn't been rainfall since April, streams are dried up, rivers are trickling, and lakes have significantly diminished in volume. By providing a refreshing drink during the most parched season, we are inviting an ongoing parade of wild creatures. [ 640 more words ]
https://jeteliot.wordpress.com/2020/08/07/the-water-tray/