Tag: writing
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Our Group Show Approaches

Today is cool and damp, a breeze slowly moving the tree limbs, and the occasional spit of rain. There’s a low pressure system southeast of us, just close enough to be felt. Had it come straight up the coast we would have had a very welcome nor’easter. This morning we joined friends for breakfast in…
Michael Watson PhD
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Use Your Words

A fine early September day. We had a goodly dew overnight so the grass is wet, green, and lush. Jennie says that this morning’s dawn chorus was rowdy; without my hearing aids I could not hear it, but I am glad the birds were up and singing. The days are cool and sunny, the nights…
Michael Watson PhD
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On the Need Not to Know

A bright early autumn day, sunlight spiling across the field and through the trees. It was chilly this morning and has warmed up some now. We may have a little rain tomorrow. Out on the marshes the grasses have turned a mix of early season green, beige, and brown. Our neighbour who owns the field…
Michael Watson PhD
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Stillmeadow Revisited

After a blistering July, August began with deep chill. At one point Friday afternoon the temperature was 63F with a stiff breeze blowing in from the northeast. I kept putting on layers until late afternoon when the sun came out, the wind died down, and the temperature rose into the low 70’s. This morning the…
Michael Watson PhD