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Touch the stillness …

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… of the river. Winter has finally come to my small corner of the Concord River. Our first snowfall didn’t bring the right type of snow for a snowdog, or snowman, or even a snowgnome, but it did bring a … Continue reading

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Blessed Solstice!

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May the solstice and turning of the wheel bring you love, peace, and good fortune in the coming year. Bless the light and welcome the returning Sun with joy. Blessed be :}

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Today’s menu features chef’s special surprise!

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Truly! I have no idea what was on the menu, but an immature bald eagle seemed to be enjoying it. The eagle was riding his meal as they slowly headed toward Lowell, pulling out entrails and other long, squishy-looking things. … Continue reading

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Musings on aging!

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Bette Davis is quoted as saying, “Old age ain’t no place for sissies.” From what I’ve read, she was a pretty cool lady. And, from what I’ve seen, she was an amazing actress. Cheers to you Ms. Davis. Okay, back … Continue reading

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Wait your turn!

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Life is getting a little crazy here on the Concord River. Back in October the ducks, except for Franny and her drake, left after hurricane Joaquin blew through the area. Now I’m back to having over three dozen beaks to feed! … Continue reading

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Thanksgiving Moon!

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Yesterday marked Thanksgiving Day. Last night I offered up thanks for my bounty of blessings to the moon above. She reflected onto the river like the ghostly galleon Alfred Noyes wrote about in his beautiful poem, The Highwayman. To truly … Continue reading

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It’s time!

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One would think, since most of the flock decided to leave in the wake of hurricane Joaquin, that the few remaining hearty feathered souls would follow suit. Not so. I have about a dozen ducks, Franny included, who are still … Continue reading

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Line up!

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This post will not address life on the Concord River. Instead, I’ll use it to relate the action above the river–way, way, way above the river. For the past few weeks Venus and Jupiter have performed a celestial dance on … Continue reading

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Blessed Samhain

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May the veil reveal those who you have loved but lost as they moved onto a new path. Bid them hello and welcome them with sweet tea (or a meaty treat) and a loving smile. On this most hallowed eve, … Continue reading

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The colors of my world!

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No much has been happening this past month, thank goddess. No floods, pestilence, or wildfires, although the teenagers across the river seem to be having a fun time with lighting fires at night and getting drunk. Ahhhh, to be young … Continue reading

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