Category Archives: Seasons in Virginia

Autumn Leaves have Fallen

Posted on February 12, 2017 by Roger Gosden

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 | 2 Comments

The Berkeley Thanksgiving

Posted on November 22, 2016 by Roger Gosden

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 →

Posted in Memoir, Seasons in Virginia | Tagged Berkeley Plantation, Captain John Woodlief, Good Ship Margaret, Lyon Tyler, Nibley Papers, Thanksgiving Day, Virginia | Comments Off

Dragon Run in a Kayak

Posted on May 19, 2016 by Roger Gosden

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 | Comments Off

Peace in 2016

Posted on December 30, 2015 by Roger Gosden

Posted in Memoir, Other, Seasons in Virginia | Tagged Alfred, Isle of Rhum, Lord Tennyson | Comments Off

Glycerinate Fall Leaves

Posted on November 25, 2015 by Roger Gosden

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 →