Winter’s Dying. Last Days of Ice and White.
Maybe. It’s only the middle of February but the forecast is rain during two days of 11C and the next […]
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The Tree Everybody Knows. At Least on Our Road.
From my earliest memory, the tree has always been there. Along the road home. Though there are trees, trees, trees
Swans in Winter, A Matter of Survival
Mute swans are an invasive species, descended from a few birds introduced in the 1800s as park and estate ornaments.
How I Almost Burned the House Down. A Cautionary Tale.
What a shock to get up and discover a blackened, ashy piece of wood lying on the floor in front
First Snow of Winter. Always a Thump on the Side of the Head.
Yesterday was almost 9C and lightly raining so I went to sleep lulled by the promise of continued gentle autumn,
Praying Mantids Take to the Road. Are They Suicidal or Giddy from Romance?
Usually, it’s very hard to find a praying mantis. These majestic insect predators camouflage themselves so skillfully you can stare
Dead Frog Alley: Biking the Splatter Road.
Biking on country roads requires a certain ability to stare straight ahead, steadfastly ignoring the prompts of one’s peripheral vision.
Dogs in Costume. Fancy Chickens. Giant Vegetables. It’s Fall Fair Time Again.
Our local fair is one of the best. It’s been going since 1836 so it’s had a lot of practice.
When Vimy Came to Visit
At first, you could hardly make them out. Then three little dots grew in the sky. The dots resolved into
Tall Ships Make Me Feel Short
I’m a sucker for sailing ships. Not puny yachts and weekend sailboats, but the real thing. Mighty ships from another