Tag: writing
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The Solstice Arrives
A clear, comfortable day with rising wind and slowly falling temperature. The solstice sun against the trees throws long shadows across the field. The freshening breeze rustles the smaller branches of the maples and jostles the more sail like branches of the conifers. The sun is warm but in the shade one feels the wind…
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After the Storm
Bright sun welcomed us this morning. Now the sky is alive, alternating cloud and sun; suddenly overcast, then deep, rich, blue. It is hardly the quiet after the storm, the west wind howling past and bending the trees as far over as they will go. We received about an inch of welcome rain overnight; the…
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October Chill
A cool, sunlight day. We are in-between storms, as a nor’easter is due to come up the coast this weekend. With luck, the forecast rain, falling over three or four days, will break the drought. The trees and hedges in our yard are filled with birds; perhaps they feel the approaching storm and are sussing…
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Balm for the Soul
After sever chilly nights, this morning rose warm and bright. There is a stiffening breeze out of the south and enough humidity to allow dense fog and dew. We are promised rain come Wednesday. The first New England asters have appeared. So for there are the tall varieties in the fields and verges, and a…
