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Shades of white…

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… lots and lots of white! Yup, record-breaking snowfall so far in 2015. Here on the banks of the Concord River, the snow is still pristine white. This is the upside of living along a river in a protected wetland. … Continue reading

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Blessed Imbolc

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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!

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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!

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

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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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Give me your huddled masses yearning to breath free!

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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 ….

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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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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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