Small town, big fun

 

The Twisp 4th of July parade was back after a two-year pandemic hiatus. It drew a big, happy turnout of locals and tourists along Glover Street. As in years past, watched from the sidewalk in front of Amanda and Tom's house, where this local entrepreneur also set up shop. 

Maya did a brisk business despite the unseasonably cool weather. It helps to be so cute! The thunderstorms kindly held off until late afternoon, but the weekend was wet and cloudy overall-- a rare summer blessing in the Valley.  

Then we had a full house over for dinner-- traditional grilled sausages, beans and salads. Fresh cherries and brownies for dessert. Of course I imagined sitting with our picnic food on the sunny deck, but we watched the rain instead from the living room. No complaints, but now that the holiday is over, a sparkling week ahead. The world washed clean.

John is headed back to Seattle, but I'm sticking around for a few more days.