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Notes to my future self.

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If hindsight is 20/20, what would foresight be? Perhaps Superman x-ray sight. Anyway, here are some notes to my future self for 2015. Don’t hire Lowe’s ever again to do any kind of construction work. When Lowe’s installed the replacement … Continue reading

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Taking stock …

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Blessed Samhain (pronounced saa-ween). Sunset on Samhain is the beginning of the Celtic New Year, marking the end of last year’s spiritual journey and the beginning of a new one. It is a time to reflect on the bounty received, … Continue reading

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Rituals!

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Autumn is one month old and these past weeks have been filled with the rituals of the season. Simple rituals, such as replacing the nectar feeders with suet feeders, that can sooth my soul. Other rituals bring excitement. For example, … Continue reading

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Blood moon rising!

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Last night marked a full moon, commonly called the Hunters Moon. She also goes by the name Blood Moon. Depending on which folklore you believe, her names are due to: 1) the color produced by the full lunar eclipse; 2) … Continue reading

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Go ask Alice!

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Anyone lose a bunny? I found a domestic rabbit in the marsh near my house! My neighbors and I have canvassed the neighborhood, and I posted a notice in the town center, but still no takers. So, I’ve named him … Continue reading

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Your vision will become your life!

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If you were lucky enough to gaze into the night sky on September 8, you would have been blessed with a spectacular vision – the harvest moon! She cast a luminous path across the lawn, beach, and water, as if … Continue reading

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Don’t blink!

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Because if you do, you’ll miss sooo much. So sit back, keep your eyes wide open, and witness some of the many wonders of the Concord River. While weeding through the mulch, I came upon mother spider with an egg … Continue reading

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Competition is good for the soul!

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There is an age old competition playing out on the Concord River. It’s between the ducks and the other animals who like to eat the ducks. For example, we saw in December that a plump Mallard drake can make a … Continue reading

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The dog days are here again!

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It’s been almost a year since I first wrote about the dog days of summer on the Concord River. I still haven’t seen any wild Romans and the water isn’t boiling but there’s plenty of activity none the less. Angie … Continue reading

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Six little ducklings, happy to be alive!

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  The river claimed one and then there were five. Five little ducklings, spreading their tiny wings to soar. The river claimed another one and then there were four. Four little ducklings, oh goodness what do I see? Not four … Continue reading

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