Tag Archives: mallard ducks

Hours blend into days;

Posted on May 28, 2018 by

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With each passing day, time slips away like water through our fingers. Continue reading →

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I know in my heart it is June.

Posted on June 10, 2017 by

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A Summer’s Day Black bees on the clover-heads drowsily clinging, Where tall, feathered grasses and buttercups sway; And all through the fields a white sprinkle of daisies, Open-eyes at the setting of day. Oh the heaps of sweet roses, sweet … Continue reading →

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Imbolc 2017, Brigid’s Day.

Posted on February 2, 2017 by

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Imbolc, (EM-bowlk) is a Gaelic term meaning ‘in the belly’. This is the time of year when Mother Earth celebrates life by nudging awake the frozen seeds slumbering within her belly under the barren soil. She whispers softly to them … Continue reading →

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The brighter side of life.

Posted on January 12, 2017 by

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The Concord River woke this week to a world of white–a little snow and birds. Actually, a lot of snow and one bird. But they were both white. A swan visited, taking my breath away and giving the ducks something … Continue reading →

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Did you think I’d forgotten about you?

Posted on January 1, 2017 by

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Never in a million years! It’s just that, as years go, 2016 wasn’t all that great. Sure, sure, I wrote and published a second book, which is now available on Amazon. (Shameless plug.) However, publishing my two books were pretty … Continue reading →

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The Hawk and the Rock

Posted on October 12, 2016 by
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There once was a hawk and a rock, on the rock the creatures would stop. ‘I say,’ said the hawk, ‘Why do you sit on that rock, when my talons are a nicer place to stop?’ Blessed be :} Save

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Come and get it!

Posted on June 10, 2016 by

The ducklings are growing like weeds. They’ve incorporated themselves into the flock that is also growing like weeds. At present I have over three dozen ducks, including ducklings, stopping by for breakfast and dinner each and every day. Even though … Continue reading →

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The nursery is open for business!

Posted on May 22, 2016 by

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Oh baby, we have ducklings! No, not Franny’s ducklings. I haven’t seen Franny in a long time. Not sure if she’s sitting on her nest or became lunch for the eagle. However, Clemant is here. He and a group of … Continue reading →

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The Merry Month of May

Posted on May 1, 2016 by

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Yup, it’s true. Today is May first. April went by in a dizzying blaze of dryness. We’re on a water alert here in Billerica and my Concord River is low. I’m not complaining (If it seems that I am, I’m … Continue reading →

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The rhythm of my life.

Posted on April 3, 2016 by

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My life on the Concord River follows the rhythm of the river herself. The life I share with the all the living creatures who inhabit my small piece of paradise is one that offers great pleasure and, at times, perils. … Continue reading →

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