Category Archives: Seasons in Virginia

Shelterbelt Trees in Snow and Fog

Posted on February 28, 2018 by

Have you noticed how trees hollow out melted sleeves from snow around their boles as our arms would if we could hold them long enough in a snow blanket? And have you wondered why winter fog sinking over open fields … Continue reading →

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Fall Colors in Appalachia

Posted on November 2, 2017 by

Most people in this region look forward to the fall more than any other season, despite this being the prologue to winter. Starting in September at the atlas or far end of Appalachia, color changes ripple down the spine to … Continue reading →

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Autumn Leaves have Fallen

Posted on February 12, 2017 by

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 →

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The Berkeley Thanksgiving

Posted on November 22, 2016 by

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 →

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Dragon Run in a Kayak

Posted on May 19, 2016 by

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 →

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