Monthly Archives: April 2011

Roads less travelled

Posted on April 26, 2011 by admin

Abandoned road near the old radio base on Otter Cliffs Roads connect us. They get us to work, bring us to visit family, and take us to distant adventures. Road trip—the words conjure an expanse of asphalt disappearing into the … Continue reading →

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Pick up lines

Posted on April 19, 2011 by admin

Every April our town offers a roadside pick up. Things too big to put in the weekly household trash collection can be hauled to the curb and taken away for burning, chipping, recycling or to the landfill, whatever the town … Continue reading →

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Nesting, Nesting 1-2-3-4

Posted on April 10, 2011 by admin

Snowshoeing several weeks ago I startled a downy woodpecker. She flew from a perfect round hole in the decapitated, shoulder height trunk of a white birch I was passing. She flew into my arm, and then, all a fluster, (we … Continue reading →

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Common Cause

Posted on April 5, 2011 by admin

When we hear of quilting bees and barn raisings, we are mentally transported to colonial America, or perhaps a 1950’s sewing circle. That same spirit of camaraderie prevails today. Brothers, sisters, aunts, nephews, neighbors, friends, kids and dogs converged and … Continue reading →

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