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Like a biblical plague, a cackle of grackles descended upon my yard. The term ‘cackle’ comes from the sound the birds make. (Then why is a group of crows called a murder? I’ve never heard a crow shout “Off with … Continue reading
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I’m tired of snow. There, I’ve written it. Mother Nature can sue me for all I care. I’m tired of the white, fluffy stuff falling on my river, on my birds, on my house! I’m not going to shovel, salt, … Continue reading
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Last night the clocks were turned forward, resulting in the loss of an hour. Do people turn clocks anymore or just push buttons? We need a new saying. Instead of “turning the clock forward,” we could say “pushing time forward.” … Continue reading
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“The British are coming!” was Paul Revere’s famous call back in the 1700’s. The truth is Mr. Revere never shouted his calling, but knocked descreetly on shutters and doors, to awaken those sympathetic to the rebels cause. Anyway, I’m transgressing, … Continue reading
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March 1st marks the beginning of the Pisces New Moon cycle. This s a time when we should allow the past to flow over and away from us, taking with it any negative emotions and habits. Entering the fluid depths … Continue reading
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It was one year ago today when I saw my little corner of the Concord River and fell in love instantly. It wasn’t the fact that I had seen soooooo many houses, over the previous months, with faulty wiring, moldy … Continue reading
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Two Red-winged Blackbird males flew in today. They’re the first Spring arrivals to the Concord River and prove, without a doubt, that Winter is getting ready to say farewell. Punxsutawney Phil was wrong! Red-wings travel in flocks so I’m expecting … Continue reading
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Spoiler Alert!!! Do not read this post, or look at the photos, if you have a delicate stomach. December 25 started as any other winter day on the Concord River — brilliant sunrise; crisp, cold air; ice on the river, … Continue reading
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Oh, the weather outside is snowy, and the ducks are oh so hungry. And since we’ve no place to go, let it snow, let it snow, let it snow. Breakfast was served on a blanket of white, which the ducks … Continue reading
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Ahh, those lazy, hazy, crazy dog days. According to Brady’s Clavis Calendaria, the Dog Days, running from July 24 to August 24, were believed to be an evil time when “the Sea boiled, the Wine turned sour, Dogs grew mad, … Continue reading
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