Ice Retreats, Spring Edges In
At the end of February, cold and frozen, spring seems far away. However, the days are noticeably longer and the […]
Pond Beavers Snug for the Winter
This winter has been warmer than usual but the ice on the beaver pond holds up enough for a trip
Remembering Drought
The winter winds are howling and the pond, filled to capacity with autumn rains, is frozen over, spilling long fingers
Fun with Photoshop, Gateway to Weird Delights
For the past year or so, I have been entranced by Photoshop and have absorbed a horde of tutorials. Finally,
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Mesdames of Mayhem Create Yet More Hair Raising Havoc
Canadians are terrific at crime. Crime writing, that is. A group of my fav crime writers, the Mesdames of Mayhem,
Egrets, Egrets Everywhere.
I always thought great white egrets lived in Florida, close to the sun and the alligators, brightening up the Everglades.
Sandhill Cranes Remain Devoted as Ever Despite Family Tragedy
The pair of sandhill cranes that nest each year in my beaver pond, have raised another baby into long-legged readiness
One Hundred Years of the Village Women’s Institute. The Women Who Create Civilization
Our little village just held a celebration for its local W.I. (Women’s Institute). The village Town Hall was packed as
Goose Babies Everywhere
The flocks of Canada geese that arrive from the south to congregate on my pond in the spring generally disperse
Maple Syrup Slurping and What Real Farm Animals Look Like in Spring
Maple in the County has arrived, an annual celebration of our local maple syrup producers. Folks flock for wagon rides