Enough of ice, at least for a bit. Yesterday by the river my eye was drawn to a small stand of Red Osier (Cornus sericea) which seemed brighter. Perhaps it…
A lovely hike at North Branch Nature Center along the North Branch of the Winooski yesterday, found me seeing several new kinds of ice. Along the edges of the river…
I know many folks around here are sick and tired of ice and I may get that way too, but for now… . Yesterday, after I was on the little…
Cold last night (4F) and all day today (10F). Not quite below zero but it felt bitter. I knew, after our recent warm spell, the ice on the stream near Chase…
Snow changes color depending on the color of the sky above it. I made these photographs several years ago at Morse Farm and love the way they illustrate the changes…
Today, for the first time since early November, the sun is shining through the kitchen window. Even if for only a few minutes as it rises and finds its way…
…why do it?” I have our Vermont heroes, Ben & Jerry, to thank for that wonderful thought. Sometimes when I find myself grumpy, I am reminded I don’t really need…
Light, really light, by 6am. When did that happen? Temperature was -4F but the sky as clear as a bell. My two hiking pals both game to walk a new piece…
Perfect weather yesterday afternoon in which to fly home. What a way to see the world! And just after we landed the Full Snow moon rose over Mount Mansfield to…
Today overflowed. Catching up with friends via email. Two new books on lichens. A great meeting. A long walk with my friend and photo buddy, Rob. Even if the walk…