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Comings The flock has welcomed two new members, Northern Pintails! The drake is a stunning male whose colors conjure up images of milk chocolate and white chocolate, layered with toffee. Okay, I might be pushing the poetic license here but, … Continue reading
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It’s not easy being a duck in a frigid northern climate. They’re thin webbed feet get so cold, especially if the webbing is wet from being in the water. Although the ducks have ways of keeping their feet warm, it … Continue reading
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One, if she figures out that the snowblower has gears. Yup, I’ve used my second-hand snowblower twice and never knew it had gears. Third time is the charm. All it took was slipping onto my face. While lying on the … Continue reading
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Oh bright January moon, light my way so I may avoid stumbling on the rocks that line my path. Why do wolves howl at the moon? Are they attempting to draw it down? Drawing the moon down is a quiet … Continue reading
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I’ve always wanted the ability to pee standing-up. Men have it so easy, just point and go. Beer bottles, test tubes, any narrow-necked item will do. They can even write their name in the snow. For women, peeing in an … Continue reading
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Nietzsche must have been speaking about plumbing when he penned this statement. If not, I’m sure he would have agreed that plumbing issues would definately qualify. The morning started with a blocked toilet. It should have been an easy task. A … Continue reading
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It turns out all the science stuff I teach my students has come back to bite me on my soggy Uggs. Stuff like water becoming less dense when it freezes, which is a sciency way of saying water expands when … Continue reading
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Spoiler Alert!!! Do not read this post, or look at the photos, if you have a delicate stomach. December 25 started as any other winter day on the Concord River — brilliant sunrise; crisp, cold air; ice on the river, … Continue reading
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Last Saturday brought the first real snow storm along with a multitude of ducks from all corners of the river. At one time, I fed over one hundred beaks. It was like the wedding dress race. Ducks everywhere, rushing for … Continue reading
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Oh, the weather outside is snowy, and the ducks are oh so hungry. And since we’ve no place to go, let it snow, let it snow, let it snow. Breakfast was served on a blanket of white, which the ducks … Continue reading
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