John Payne
@johnbacc47.bsky.social
I am a retired secondary educator. I taught biology and became the principal of a large high school with an international student body. After I retired, I taught 12 years at a private school for children with learning challenges.
So much to love in Northeast Fall. So much for which to give thanks.
November 22, 2025 at 3:26 PM
So much to love in Northeast Fall. So much for which to give thanks.
Apple Taste Galette Tart
Apples, raisins, apricots, and apricots preserves with cinnamon and sugar.
*New Hampshire apples.
Apples, raisins, apricots, and apricots preserves with cinnamon and sugar.
*New Hampshire apples.
November 20, 2025 at 10:07 PM
Apple Taste Galette Tart
Apples, raisins, apricots, and apricots preserves with cinnamon and sugar.
*New Hampshire apples.
Apples, raisins, apricots, and apricots preserves with cinnamon and sugar.
*New Hampshire apples.
Purchased from a Colebrook, NH artist this Fall. My wife matted and framed it for me.
November 11, 2025 at 7:53 PM
Purchased from a Colebrook, NH artist this Fall. My wife matted and framed it for me.
Goodnight honey. I'll miss you dearly. By the time you put your Spring ouifit on, I can watch the Tufted Titmouse couple do their early Spring thing ❤️.
November 8, 2025 at 4:24 PM
Goodnight honey. I'll miss you dearly. By the time you put your Spring ouifit on, I can watch the Tufted Titmouse couple do their early Spring thing ❤️.
The meal tonight includes
Cranberry Walnut Stuffed Squash
Fresh cranberries, walnuts, brown sugar, cinnamon and butter baked in an Acorn Squash. Served with steak, mushrooms and onions.
Cranberry Walnut Stuffed Squash
Fresh cranberries, walnuts, brown sugar, cinnamon and butter baked in an Acorn Squash. Served with steak, mushrooms and onions.
November 8, 2025 at 3:01 PM
The meal tonight includes
Cranberry Walnut Stuffed Squash
Fresh cranberries, walnuts, brown sugar, cinnamon and butter baked in an Acorn Squash. Served with steak, mushrooms and onions.
Cranberry Walnut Stuffed Squash
Fresh cranberries, walnuts, brown sugar, cinnamon and butter baked in an Acorn Squash. Served with steak, mushrooms and onions.
Rlc. Young Kong opened 3 blooms since Halloween. This orchid blooms every Fall.
November 2, 2025 at 7:45 PM
Rlc. Young Kong opened 3 blooms since Halloween. This orchid blooms every Fall.
Fall offers its bounty…Spaghetti squash from Fryeburg, Maine. Delicious and healthy.
October 23, 2025 at 4:33 PM
Fall offers its bounty…Spaghetti squash from Fryeburg, Maine. Delicious and healthy.
I observed this beauty on Route 26 approach to Dixville Notch, New Hampshire yesterday. I always drive slowly through there.
October 10, 2025 at 11:15 PM
I observed this beauty on Route 26 approach to Dixville Notch, New Hampshire yesterday. I always drive slowly through there.
My first attempt to make French Toast with Linda's homemade bread. Ot was delicious!
Errol, New Hampshire.
Errol, New Hampshire.
October 4, 2025 at 9:52 AM
My first attempt to make French Toast with Linda's homemade bread. Ot was delicious!
Errol, New Hampshire.
Errol, New Hampshire.
Colebrook, New Hampshire
October 4, 2025 at 9:47 AM
Colebrook, New Hampshire
I observed this MAGA nonesense on Route 26, Errol, New Hampshire.
What Democrat ever said or acted with hate for America?
I ask you to list one thing you know MAGA TRUMP HATES. I give one myself.
What Democrat ever said or acted with hate for America?
I ask you to list one thing you know MAGA TRUMP HATES. I give one myself.
September 25, 2025 at 3:00 AM
I observed this MAGA nonesense on Route 26, Errol, New Hampshire.
What Democrat ever said or acted with hate for America?
I ask you to list one thing you know MAGA TRUMP HATES. I give one myself.
What Democrat ever said or acted with hate for America?
I ask you to list one thing you know MAGA TRUMP HATES. I give one myself.
Headed north to the White Mountains. Woodstock, New Hampshire
September 24, 2025 at 5:13 PM
Headed north to the White Mountains. Woodstock, New Hampshire
Good morning from Cape Cod, Massachusetts
September 23, 2025 at 1:40 PM
Good morning from Cape Cod, Massachusetts
Sunrise on the first day of Autumn at Strong Island Cape Cod.
Have a great Autumn.
Have a great Autumn.
September 22, 2025 at 8:35 PM
Sunrise on the first day of Autumn at Strong Island Cape Cod.
Have a great Autumn.
Have a great Autumn.
Maryland steamed crabs in the fall when they are on sale make for a great game day feast.
GO PATRIOTS! GO RED SOX!
GO PATRIOTS! GO RED SOX!
September 14, 2025 at 1:08 PM
Maryland steamed crabs in the fall when they are on sale make for a great game day feast.
GO PATRIOTS! GO RED SOX!
GO PATRIOTS! GO RED SOX!
Denizens of the sea on a beautiful September day at Barnstable Harbor Cape Cod. Hot roasted Clams Casino and
September 12, 2025 at 11:28 AM
Denizens of the sea on a beautiful September day at Barnstable Harbor Cape Cod. Hot roasted Clams Casino and
His first big league game! Congratulations
September 10, 2025 at 2:55 PM
His first big league game! Congratulations
Joyce's Shrimp, Asparagus and tomato Primavera was DELICIOUS! Perfect Red Sox game day supper.
September 10, 2025 at 2:50 PM
Joyce's Shrimp, Asparagus and tomato Primavera was DELICIOUS! Perfect Red Sox game day supper.
A job with a view.
Sagamore Bridge
Cape Cod Canal, Massachusetts
Sagamore Bridge
Cape Cod Canal, Massachusetts
September 9, 2025 at 1:55 AM
A job with a view.
Sagamore Bridge
Cape Cod Canal, Massachusetts
Sagamore Bridge
Cape Cod Canal, Massachusetts
Labor Day Supper
Swordfish Steak Parmasan
Garlic roasted Cauliflower
Swordfish Steak Parmasan
Garlic roasted Cauliflower
September 2, 2025 at 12:24 AM
Labor Day Supper
Swordfish Steak Parmasan
Garlic roasted Cauliflower
Swordfish Steak Parmasan
Garlic roasted Cauliflower
Soon there will be color changes at beach and marshes. Happy Sunday.
August 31, 2025 at 2:54 PM
Soon there will be color changes at beach and marshes. Happy Sunday.
Beautiful day on Cape Cod.
August 30, 2025 at 2:18 AM
Beautiful day on Cape Cod.
Perfect summer supper. Chicken Pesto with fresh garden vegetables.
August 29, 2025 at 3:47 AM
Perfect summer supper. Chicken Pesto with fresh garden vegetables.
Annual Summer Showoff
Cattleya Orchid BLC Fuchs Orange Nugget 'Lea' BS Compact
Cattleya Orchid BLC Fuchs Orange Nugget 'Lea' BS Compact
August 27, 2025 at 12:34 PM
Annual Summer Showoff
Cattleya Orchid BLC Fuchs Orange Nugget 'Lea' BS Compact
Cattleya Orchid BLC Fuchs Orange Nugget 'Lea' BS Compact