Most days I see something that absolutely blows my mind. On those when I don’t, I’m always clear I’m simply not seeing! Our world is so full of life, mostly…
This morning birds sang, accompanying the breeze. Lovely music.
Camel’s Hump is one of the touchstones of living in Central Vermont, so much so that it was selected to grace the back of Vermont’s 25-cent piece several years ago. You…
I’ve been unable to post here for a couple weeks due to poor internet activity (full disclaimer: I was in the Grand Canyon!) and then to a computer I/O board…
Every day we can gather more and more of the sun’s energy. Our solar hot water heater has totally replaced fossil fuels for over two weeks and I expect it…
As our part of the earth looks away from the sun—a month to the Solstice—we really know it here in Vermont. Even if today is dark and rainy and feels more…
In spring I celebrate the new leaves of trees, green in so many shades. Those of Beech trees I find particularly gorgeous. By summer it is obvious the leaves of trees are…
My wife and I have always loved the line from wonderful spoof play, Spamalot, “I’m not dead yet!” Many see Fall as the end of the lives we greeted in the Spring. One…
Just back from a long weekend with dear friends on Martha’s Vineyard, always a delight but especially so anytime after the summer crowds have departed. We had several lovely, long walks…
Monarch butterflies have been part of my summers since I was a child. The same is true in most parts of North America. When we lived along the eastern coast of…