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Autumn Leaves have Fallen
I remember leaves falling precipitously in Quebec during September when the sugar maples create a blazing mosaic of gold and ruby on forest floors. But the first snow blots over the colors as it quietly descends layer on layer with … Continue reading
Posted in Environment, garden, Seasons in Virginia
Tagged fall leaves, leaf mold, Quebec, William Blake
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The Berkeley Thanksgiving
It will be missed by no one on this side of the North Atlantic that Thanksgiving Day 2016 falls on Thursday. Yet, some Virginians mindful of another tradition already had their Thanksgiving a fortnight ago. They resent the hegemony of … Continue reading
Dragon Run in a Kayak
Ever dreamt of returning to another era for casting your eyes on celebrities and moments when history was made, but not staying long enough to be risky? Everyone has their favorites, and one of mine is to join Captain John … Continue reading
Posted in Environment, Nature, Seasons in Virginia
Tagged bald cypress trees, Beaver, Captain John Smith, Dragon Run, kayak, Middle Peninsula, resurrection fern, Virginia
Peace in 2016
Posted in Memoir, Other, Seasons in Virginia
Tagged Alfred, Isle of Rhum, Lord Tennyson
Glycerinate Fall Leaves
Here’s a cheapskate suggestion for decorating the table at Thanksgiving or giving at Christmas to people who have everything. Fall leaves! While other families in the neighborhood are filling bags with leaves from their yard for collectors to cart away … Continue reading
Posted in Environment, Seasons in Virginia
Tagged fall leaves, glycerin
