Outrage of the Homeless Swallows. Where’s Our Condo!
It’s all my fault. I wasn’t paying attention. So when the weather finally warms up enough for me to step […]
Return of the Sandhill Cranes. Giants in My Pasture
I looked out and there they were, the pair of sandhill cranes who have taken to hanging out in my
First Killdeer Today. Noisy Arrival of Spring
Some people wait for the robins, some for the red winged blackbirds, some for the first turkey vultures wheeling about
Winter’s Last Gossip Columns in the Snow
We had two day of blizzards, temperatures in the minus double digits and a massive pileup of cars and tractor
Summer Birds Back in Time for the Deep Freeze
February thawed us out. The month almost broke records for breaking records. Shorts and patio weather near Valentine’s day. Rain,
The Big Thaw. When We Should Be Shivering
It’s February. We had snow, we had ice, we had wind and now, suddenly the temperature has shot up. Nine
New England Vampire Panic, A Tale We Can’t Pass Up
A poke through the internet looking up, say, best prices on a vampire killing kit for a safe vacation, lets
Positively the Last Word About the Road. Until Spring.
I thought I was finished with the road paving project but I’ll have to mention those annoying little leftovers after
Road Paving Finished at Last. For Now.
After the pavement in front of the house was done, the machines disappeared far down the road and busied themselves
Asphalt Time. Weather Warms. Paving Finally Begins.
After a week of snow and cold, the weather gods relented. The sun came out. The road crew reappeared. I