The yellow leaves of Tamarack against the slate-gray sky yesterday morning are reminders of the changes to come in the next few weeks. I love winter, in part for those undeniable changes, but…
In a world where fake news has become indemic, where, at a minimum, it can be challenging to know what is true about so much, Witch Hazel is undeniably both real…
The most logical thing I could think of doing today was to talk to a rock. This rock is part of the floor of the planet so it has been here for…
Yesterday was my 68th birthday. There is no doubt I’ve lived a very privileged life, though some might call it lucky or blessed. While I grew up mainly wearing secondhand…
Just as I opened my eyes this morning, the flock of pigeons flashed by, splashed in the gold of the rising sun. Snap! A mind picture. A good time to rise! A…
I believe the greatest way we can honor veterans is to make sure there are no more wars. Full disclosure: I am not a veteran of military service. During the…
As our current—and inspiring—President reminded us, “the sun will come up tomorrow.” After a very gray yesterday, it has, in fact, come up this morning. To what I am not…
Heavy frost here this morning with clear skies. The sun has arrived and will warm things up nicely. A good day to go to City Hall to vote, a delight even…
Like many of us, I’ve lately felt really stuck. While there are many things I don’t know or understand, I realized again this week I actually do know what is important…
One of the reasons I love trees is that their lives are often longer than humans. That said, sometimes we humans make choices that affect the life of trees. This…
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