Tag Archives: life on the concord river

“The question is not what you look at, but what you see.” Henry David Thoreau

Posted on March 9, 2015 by tinthia

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Hmmmm, well, presently, when I look out my window, the snow seems to be the only thing I’m seeing. Ok, Henry, I get it. I need to look with my soul, not just my eyes. For example, that pile of … Continue reading →

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Time and tide wait for no man (or woman)!

Posted on February 26, 2015 by tinthia

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The legend goes that King Canute of England (1016) had his throne brought to the shore of the ocean. Sitting with his arms raised, he announced “You are part of my dominion, and the ground that I am seated upon … Continue reading →

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Blessed Imbolc

Posted on February 3, 2015 by tinthia

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Pronounced EE-molc, Imbolc is also known as Brigid’s (pronounced Breed) Day, (yes, the same Saint Brigid who laid down her magic cloak), and marks the beginning of spring. Brigid is the Celtic goddess of fertility, and this day marks her … Continue reading →

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A blanket of white on a frozen river!

Posted on January 27, 2015 by tinthia

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Blizzard Juno is here and giving the Concord River (and surrounding areas) a deep coating of pristine snow. Chris’ car is mostly buried and Penny has decided it’s best to pee in her diaper than head outdoors. That’s okay, I … Continue reading →

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Goodbye old friend!

Posted on January 20, 2015 by tinthia

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There is no beautiful prose that I can write about the passing of my companion, friend, confidante, and love. Fifteen years is a long time to spend with one so sweet, tender, and tolerant. His ears were always there to … Continue reading →

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In order to see birds it is necessary to become a part of the silence.

Posted on January 19, 2015 by tinthia

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Robert Lynd When I was a small child, I wanted to fly like a bird. Taking branches of leaves, I would run as fast as I could and flap my arms like crazy. For a while, I actually believed I … Continue reading →

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“There are nights when the wolves are silent, and only the moon howls.”

Posted on January 6, 2015 by tinthia

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Tonight is the Wolf Moon. Even though wolves howl at just about any full moon, this moon is special. Not just because it’s the first full moon of the new year, although that is very cool. But because the dark … Continue reading →

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Yes, there is a Santa Claus!

Posted on December 25, 2014 by tinthia

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The other day, someone asked me when I stopped believing in Santa Claus. I replied that I hadn’t. In fact, I still listen for sleigh bells, and before going to bed on the 24th, I look to the sky for … Continue reading →

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Give me your huddled masses yearning to breath free!

Posted on December 5, 2014 by tinthia

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“The wretched refuse of your teeming shore.” I’m sure Emma Lazarus wasn’t referring to Mallards, but here on the Concord River, anything goes. Like a hen who’s been wobbling around with an enlarged foot due to fishing line with entangled … Continue reading →

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When I can’t sleep ….

Posted on November 27, 2014 by tinthia

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… I count my blessings. My first blessing is my son. He’s there for me when I need a ladder held or an ear to listen. Second blessing, my family and friends. They have watched me travel some bumpy roads … Continue reading →

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