August 30, 2018. Western Head, Nova Scotia. Coffee With Fran.

My plan here was the same as in Mississippi: I invite a friend to come and have a cup of coffee with me. The idea is splendid. I get to visit with a good friend and they do not spend all their day. On Tuesday morning, Fran came for coffee. I had not seen her this year so we had lots to talk about, which included her gorgeous garden and our productive vegetable garden. Many years ago, Fran and Kelly rented a house down the road from Gill. I stopped in to ask them to come to a party and they did. We have been fast friends ever since. Next they bought a home in White Point Estates and bit by bit turned a dreary yard into a bit of heaven. But it was hard work, Kelly died three years ago so Fran needs help with her garden. She has two ladies helping each week. And a man helps when heavy tasks are beyond her. Fran is a busy lady. She plays in the Swing Band, The Mersey Band, and the Ukulele Strummers. And she sails regularly with Mary. She is lively and energetic and a pleasure to be around. During our coffee, we talked about our difficulty harvesting our vegetables. She wondered if her helper Joe would be interested. He was working in her garden while she was with me. The next morning, she called to say that Joe would be pleased to help and would take any vegetables we do not need. So today Fran brought Joe and picked him up on her return from Bridgewater. They left with her car full of vegetables to take home. And we will pick him up on Monday to complete his cleaning up task. Out of one cup of coffee comes a good deed. In years past, we have donated extra vegetables to the food bank but our problem this year is the harvesting. Joe has helped us out and was delighted to get all the produce. Ken and I are delighted that the vegetables will be used and Joe was even more pleased to get the produce. He lives along our loop on Western Head Road and lives with his brother and mother. I feel so fortunate that I invited Fran for coffee. One less problem is solved.