Category: Nature
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The Turning Year
We have passed through the Holidays. The sun, which had been low on the horizon, has begun its climb towards the north. The days are noticeably longer. Still, dark comes early, and by 8 p.m. we are considering bed. We have had snow most days since just before Christmas, and a deep, white blanket covers…
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Where the Tides Meet the Land
Today I am in the studio, writing. Through the west window I see a magnificant maple, one-forth of which has turned brilliant orange. The rest remains mostly green. Other trees betray just a hint of color. Here in the valley Autumn comes late; we expect to be in full color around the 10th of October.…
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Autumn and Arcadia
Autumn is two weeks away. Already the days are shortening rapidly, and the nights are chilly. The fog hangs overhead late into many mornings. A few trees have turned dull red and orange. Most of these are along waterways, maples with their feet wet. This is a good time to be at the ocean in…
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