Just Too Hot For November

A cloudy, grumpy morning, way to warm following a record smashing weekend of heat. I'm told the day began with a marvelous sunrise. Here and there trees are in full color but the dominant landscape now is mostly bare branches with a few fluttering leaves hanging on. The oaks, holding tight to their leaves, are … Continue reading Just Too Hot For November

Acknowledging Ancestors and Spirits

Today dawned a spectacular late autumn day, the sun hitting bright foliage with an illumining, slanted light. Autumn continues to unfurl ever so slowly and we are enjoying the leisurely spread of colorful foliage. After a very chilly start,the fall has been much warmer than the historical norms, further evidence that New England is more … Continue reading Acknowledging Ancestors and Spirits

Beaver People

Today dawned overcast and warm, the humidity palpable. The wind is now whipping the trees in gusts. We just took a look at the radar; it looks as though things will soon get stormy. Certainly we need the rain. While trees are predominantly green, some leaves are beginning to put on fall color; the Japanese … Continue reading Beaver People