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Have you ever wanted a tote bag with a Carolina wren on it? Or perhaps a note card with an Eastern bluebird gracing it? Perhaps a coffee mug with the mug of a duck!? Well, this is your lucky day! … Continue reading
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Have you ever wanted a tote bag with a Carolina wren on it? Or perhaps a note card with an Eastern bluebird gracing it? Perhaps a coffee mug with the mug of a duck!? Well, this is your lucky day! … Continue reading →
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Hallelujah, the spring peepers are awake! The joyous chorus of “Come hither, baby, and let’s rock!” can finally be heard along the roads of Billerica, Burlington, Tewksbury, and other vernal-pondy places in New England. Margaret Wise Brown stated it best: … Continue reading →
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The Concord River is open for business–wide open! Except for a few passing ice flows, the water is free and clear. And, unfortunately, getting higher. I’m keeping a weathered eye on two rocks across from my beach. They’re my benchmarks … Continue reading →
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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 →