I lived in Randolph, Massachusetts. We were located near the Reservoir. Oak Street ran by one of the closest spots to the water. I found it to be a great place to bird watch. There were lots of water fowl to observe. Canada Geese were of course among the water birds. One day I was…
Recently I’ve been enjoying reading and following a few people on Substack.com. Austin Kleon: writer who likes to draw. Author of “Steal Like an Artist” and “Keep Going”, which I have. Oldster Magazine by Sari Botton: Always diving deep into age and where we’re at in the journey of life. Seeing Things: Liza Donnelly, a New…
The highway road sign said “Wintry Conditions” January 22, 2026 a large snow storm dumped 18 inches of the white stuff in the Providence RI area. I remember snow storms when I was young. I’d go sledding at my friend’s housethat had a hill. When we got too cold to stay out, we’d go warm…
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One of the sounds I enjoy hearing in the morning is the call of the Mourning Dove.It’s cooing call has a melancholy feeling to it.I remember the first time I heard it. I was like, “What is that bird”. It was day time. It couldn’t be an owl. It wasn’t an owl, but the Mourning…
The Los Angeles Fires are a huge loss to those who lived there. I can’t even imagine or find the “just right” words.They’ve lost so much. Yet there are people coming together to help in many ways. Organizationsthroughout Our country are collecting donations to help those in needs.I came across an article, “After The Fires:…
2024 How do you find time for a moment of peace and joy? In our busy lives it’s easy to get caught up in the rush and noise. For a while now in the media everywhere there’s news about Trump trials, extremepoliticians, war in Ukraine, Israel and Hamas terrorism, etc. I do my best to…
This summer I’ve been happy to see two hummingbirds around our yard.I feel amazed each time I see them.They are territorial.The one that has been at this summer location for a time defends his territory.When the second one comes over he gets chased away.I wonder. The second probably gets some sips in at the feeder…
Happy Autumn Autumn brings cooler days.The leaves of deciduous trees change color and fall in their preparation for winter.Some birds migrate south to warmer climates. In summer, I enjoy seeing the ruby throated humming bird that visits my hummingbird feeder. He hovers as he sips from each sugar water hole. Sometimes he sitson the perch…
I’ve been working full time hours for my job with United Cerebal Palsey organization. I work with disabled adults in their apartments. It’s good purposeful work. I have sent out my manuscript with sample illustrations to publishers. So now there is an amount of waiting to see what response I get. As any creative person, I…
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