Category: Other Subjects
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The Fate of the Osprey
A bright, warm late summer morning, less hot and humid than recent days. We’ve managed to make it through the morning without air conditioning on the first floor! The electrician, who is working in the basement, reports that he is cool and comfortable. Across the street roses are still blooming. In yards and margins throughout…
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Now From Providence
A lovely mid-summer day, warm and not too muggy. This is a relief following last weeks raging heat. Still, the rabbits are grateful for the evening shade and the birds, mostly sparrows and robins, relish the bird bath. We finally had significant rain and the world has responded with deepening colors and happy plants. This…
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A Bright April Day
A warmish, sun drenched morning. Last night was warm as well and the peepers were in fine voice. We’ve been wondering where they were; I guess it has simply been too cold for them. Te last few days have been cold, dark, and windy, causing us to have the fireplace heater on in the evenings,…
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Slow Motion Move
A grumpy, gray day. Windy and chill. It is difficult to believe that just a few miles inland the weather is much more springlike. On Saturday I went for a scooter ride through the neighborhood, looking for signs of spring. There were surprisingly few. Still, there are crocuses here and there, daffodils near blooming, and…
