Monthly Archives: October 2012

The above photo gives you an idea of our hurricane preparedness. Note large bottle of brandy – every bit as essential as anything else when the power’s out and all you can hear is howling wind and the weather radio, … Continue reading →

Just when we thought the season was over, we find ourselves watching the news, listening to weather reports and otherwise preparing for Hurricane Sandy. It is early morning as I write this, and instead of peace and the occasional bird … Continue reading →

Recently, I spent a couple of hours  hiking the Barn Island Wildlife Management area in Connecticut. This is the largest coastal property in the state – 1,013 acres. If you have been reading my blog for a while, you probably … Continue reading →

When I stopped at my local supermarket this week, this is what greeted me: an immense pumpkin – a behemoth! – 800 pounds, sitting right there on the curb, surrounded by its normal sized cousins. The sign next to it … Continue reading →

  HerbDoc has some thoughts on a different species of oregano: My go –  to herb garden in Connecticut always offers something new and unusual to add to my ever growing collection. On my last trip, I purchased Cuban variegated … Continue reading →

It’s hard to believe this is Connecticut, just over the Rhode island border. Check out the old hemlocks leaning into the gorge. The light is magical. In fact, the entire place is. Here’s another view of the dramatic gorge, bathed … Continue reading →

I was working diligently at my kitchen table this afternoon and the tree swallows I thought had already departed for southern climes descended on our neighborhood. I watched them for a few minutes  as they demonstrated their excellent flying skills. … Continue reading →