March 20, 2025 Happy first day of spring. Yay. I love spring. Why, I do not know, because Spring around here is cloudy, rainy, cold, and windy. With the occasional snow shower. But there are more birds. And there’s more light. Red Winged Blackbird (Agelaius phoeniceus) bird perched in grass The red-wing blackbirds are back … Continue reading 92 Days of Spring
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Birds and Shit
A whole bunch of years ago G and I rented kayaks at Puddledockers in Ithaca, NY. After setting us up with paddles and life jackets, the outfitter, a bored college kid, pointed to the right and said, "If you go this way, you'll end up on the lake (Cayuga); if you go this way (left) … Continue reading Birds and Shit
This Getaway Brought To You By The Letter “B”
Everyone has their own recipe for the perfect getaway. Here's mine:: B is for Beach. This morning we took a long walk down the beach to the lighthouse. This beach is famous for its shells, so much so that people walking along, looking down, are known for their slouching posture, named the "Sanibel Stoop." G … Continue reading This Getaway Brought To You By The Letter “B”
A Slow Day, with snow
A little fresh snow, light and fluffy, is a joy on a winter day. We got a few inches overnight, and then a little more during the day. I am slow these past days with no caffeine to jolt me, no wine to mellow me out, no sugar to jazz me. There is something rather … Continue reading A Slow Day, with snow