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When I was out walking the dog this morning I saw this plant standing tall above the dusting of snow that fell this week. It’s December 15th. It’s 10 days before Christmas. It’s 36 degrees outside (Fahrenheit, that is). I thought: What kind of a plant tries to grow in winter? Does it really think…

Generally I stay away from fungi.  But, on this particular sunny spring day, there was something special about the play of the sun and the shadows that drew me closer.  Much closer. I had to put my face about 3 inches from the thing to snap this picture.  I was so close in fact that…

Today some leaves blew across my path as I walked home. The speckled patterns of decay reminded me that winter is upon us. Another year is dying. But, another year is born from this year’s death! The still bright, and festive colors of autumn contrasted beautifully with the dark speckles. Isn’t it interesting that leaves…

We discovered this summer that the Newport Public Library has a telescope that anyone with a library card can take home with them! The kids and I were really excited about all of the amazing things we would see in the night sky that night. We could hardly wait until dark. I’ll admit that the…

“Don’t be coy Roy” Paul Simon

Doesn’t this look like a big, festive autumn wreath? RETURN TO MAIN SITE

Why are so many dogs wearing coats this winter?

It’s a few weeks before Christmas, and it’s certainly clear, that Santa won’t visit our house this year. The contract is signed, demolition complete, the remains of our chimney is in piles at our feet. RETURN TO MAIN SITE

This tiny drama made me ask, “Whoa little guy! Are sure that’s a good idea?” The snail did not respond. RETURN TO MAIN SITE

When we’re lost, and desperate to be found, it may appear that everyone else isn’t. Everyone else seems to know exactly where they are, and exactly where they’re headed. Not so. We’re all lost. But, only some of us have the humility to admit it. RETURN TO MAIN SITE