Another Month Passes
Above average heat, below average moisture and the ever-frustrating interruption in Internet service dominated June 2025. Uncertainty continues in various countries across the globe and the U.S.A. is not watching from the sidelines. Cyber threats continue for both governments and private businesses. Definitely not a month of norms.
June 2025 In the Garden

The cherry crop was a few days behind schedule but yielded a batch of jam and a batch of jelly in addition to enough for several pies. The Big Garden continues to produce and we enjoy the bounty daily. Fresh green salads accompany dinner most nights. The second planting of potatoes are thriving and the first planting is getting very close to harvest. Green tomatoes pepper the side garden plants while the back garden boxes and The Big Garden tomatoes are full of blooms. Planting of seeds and onion sets continues, ensuring a staggered harvest.
Inflation, Stagflation, Disinflation or Deflation?
Economic indicators still create a mixed picture. Stocks prices are at all-time highs; the Misery Index is within normal limits at 6.55% and the new market basket prices vary. Some products dropped in price while others increased. Travel in June 2025 anecdotally shows an increase in airport traffic even though newscasts indicate fewer travelers. Maybe I’m just hitting the hot spots on my trips.
Product | March 2025 Price | June 2025 Price |
---|---|---|
1 Gal. Whole Milk | $3.69 | $5.99 |
1 LB. Bananas | $0.65 | $0.54 |
1 Can Cr. Style Corn | $1.99 | $1.99 |
Dozen Eggs | $6.49 | $6.99 |
1 Dunkin' Donut | $1.79 | $1.79 |
1 Gal. Reg Unl. Gas | $2.89 | $2.97 |
Doz Reg. Mouth Kerr Lids | $4.99 | $3.97 |
Scott's Step Fertilizer | $104.00 | $97.00 |
Hamilton Beach 4-slice Toaster | $48.95 | $54.49 |
Samsung Galaxy Chromebook | $624.99 | $749.99 |
GE 2 Cu.Ft. Microwave | $239.00 | $199.00 |
Misery Index | 7 | 6.55 |
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In the Library June 2025
Three books were reviewed in June. Another book will have its’ review later this week. The lone non-fiction entry, The Ageless Brain, took most of a week to read. The other two, Beach House Rules and the cozy murder mystery Bridal Shower Murder are enjoyable quick summer reads.
Plenty of kid books were read to my grandsons on their visit to the High Plains. A classic from 1969, Babar’s Moon Trip by Laurent De Brunhoff was the hand’s down favorite. The pop-up book was read at least a dozen times to the oldest child. At almost three, he was allowed to gently pull on the tabs. Truly, the infant may not have absorbed much, but it is never too early to listen.
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