Today I am on the topic of nature. We have a large shagbark hickory tree in the front yard. While outside gardening a couple days ago I noticed a small group of children staring at something on the ground. I joined the kids to have a look and they explained to me a baby squirrel had died; [...]
Perching on Edge of Nest
Today the baby birds fledged, right on schedule.
The departure of the first bird I missed completely. The second one sat on the edge of the nest for some time and finally seemed to work up needed courage, flying down to the lawn with mom. It was initially a bit wobbly on [...]
Bird Spikes seem designed to work. Just looking at them offers a sense of discomfort. For the most part, I think they actually do work just fine, in most situations.
The prior owners of our house made liberal use of bird spikes, particularly on the upstairs covered balcony off the master bedroom. It is a large porch [...]
This morning I stepped outside the back door and found it truly was a balmy 60 degrees. Our back yard is now significantly larger than the 10 x 33 foot Brooklyn garden, where I managed the lawn with a small weed wacker and always wished for more space. Looking across the expanse of backyard, contemplating some [...]
at a hangout in my hood with the sun dropping below my knees and spring just days away…
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On a back road west of Geneva, chasing the setting sun toward Penn Yan, Laurel and I spotted this cat snoozing in the high window of a stone barn. Still warm in the fresh shadows, he appeared intent on completing his nap and remained supremely unintimidated by my approach and mumbles and clickings.
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–Ah, Nature!
–A gently meandering stream, its glassy surface reflects the verdant boughs and cirrus wisps of a late summer afternoon.
–Within its cool bosom: flitting minnows, marine ferns, mossy rocks, lily pads, semi-drowned shopping cart.
