The dunes of Lake Michigan are always a magical spot. Whether arriving at dawn in quiet, golden light or on the tail end of an immense storm, there are few…
We all have experiences of the power of the “press”—even if that is nowadays often social media rather than the press of olden days. The ability to share information with…
I’d promised to share a few more photographs from our recent visit to the Shelburne Museum. One of the delights of this remarkable gem is the Ticonderoga, a side-paddle-wheel steamship…
…and words seem pointless!
We’ve finally had a few days of sunshine and with many flowers in full bloom the pollinators are all “abuzz!” Fun to watch this diverse group of bees, flies, and…
Like many places in the world today, it is—again—hot and steamy. A place like this might be a good one to aim for at some point in the day: And,…
These damp summer mornings I commonly see drops of water on the edges of many kinds of plants, especially Strawberries and Lady’s Mantel. The physics of the process of guttation—not…
It was so dark with clouds and rain again this morning I had to turn on a light to see enough to make my tea. This “handful” of poppy photographs—this…
The weather forecast on the evening of May 14th was not good: temperatures predicted to drop into the mid-20s. My tart cherry trees—in their second season—were in full bloom for…
Between rain storms, so many delights.
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