Tag Archives: stories about living on a river

Watching the river flow!

Posted on May 19, 2014 by tinthia

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“Oh, this ol’ river keeps on rollin’, though, No matter what gets in the way and which way the wind does blow, And as long as it does I’ll just sit here And watch the river flow.” B. Dylan The … Continue reading →

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Oh baby!

Posted on May 10, 2014 by tinthia

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My geese had their babies! Goslings, to be correct. Okay, back to reality. The parents (not Ryan’s parents) are extremely protective (I’m sure Ryan’s parents were protective too!). The male hissed whenever I got too near with the camera. He … Continue reading →

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The ugly duck gets the girl!

Posted on April 29, 2014 by tinthia

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During the winter season, a duck with odd facial patterns, we’ll call him Cheeks, was a frequent member of the flock. Not the most handsome drake I had ever seen, but not coyote ugly either. As a biology teacher, I … Continue reading →

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The rhythm of a river!

Posted on April 5, 2014 by tinthia

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For centuries the Concord River has been flowing toward the Atlantic. Before man became a fixture on the landscape, the river followed its rhythms of flowing – and flooding. Living along its banks, I get lost in the beauty and … Continue reading →

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A water buffalo arrived in my yard!

Posted on April 2, 2014 by tinthia

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March, 2014, came in like a lion and left with all the grace of a water buffalo. The rain system that dumped four inches into the Concord River is still increasing the water level today. According to my neighbor, the … Continue reading →

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Falling forward and other flight patterns!

Posted on March 10, 2014 by tinthia

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Last night the clocks were turned forward, resulting in the loss of an hour. Do people turn clocks anymore or just push buttons? We need a new saying. Instead of “turning the clock forward,” we could say “pushing time forward.” … Continue reading →

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30 days ago …

Posted on May 15, 2013 by tinthia

… I bought a house on the Concord River. She’s a little house, not much bigger than 800 square feet but she’s all mine. And she comes with a view that takes my breath away. She is my piece of … Continue reading →

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