I thought I'd begin the first day of summer with a walk to the Warden's Watch at the Celery Farm, a relaxing way to start a hectic day.

   The rains of the spring have made the natural area lusher than ever, and I tried to keep my mind off the amount of clipping that needs to be tended to in the next few days.

    I also tried to keep my mind off the 50 Canada geese that had beached themselves on the peninsula to the Warden's Watch. Aside from the mess they were making, they weren't a bother.

   The view of Lake Appert from the Warden's Watch was what I was there for, and it provided just what I was looking for, a sense of calm.

   The lake was still, with nary a ripple. Most birds had already had breakfast. Only a few chimney swifts were darting back and forth above the water.

   In the distance were several great blue herons and an egret stood still near the water's edge.

   Peace and quiet.

    Hello, summer. Stay as long as you can.