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Another day, another great hike. And where would you guess this is? Probably not Rhode Island, known for its beaches. But it IS Rhode Island, on the “Duval” trail which is owned by the South Kingstown Land Trust. It is … Continue reading →

At the end of our longish driveway, I have planted shasta daisies. There they are, next to the ugly metal pole that holds our house number. As I walk by, I often pause to neaten up the grasses that grow … Continue reading →

On a recent hike at the Tillinghast Pond Management Area, a Nature Conservancy-managed preserve, (that’s the pond in the photo) my friend and I were blown away by the beauty and diversity of the wildflowers. It had rained a couple of … Continue reading →

This is my collection of heart-shaped rocks. I collect rocks of all kinds wherever I go, but there is a special place in our living room for the heart-shaped kind. I found another really good one on the beach last … Continue reading →

I really, really hate ticks. Here in Rhode Island, there are several species of ticks, the best known of which is probably the nasty little black legged, or deer tick, that transmits Lyme Disease. June, the most dangerous time of … Continue reading →

Allow me to introduce the newest member of our family. This is “Fidgit,” a two-year-old Welsh Pembroke corgi. (The breeder’s name, not ours. Oh and she also has one of those long official kennel names, but we’ll never use that.) … Continue reading →

As I was walking and driving around our neighborhood this week,  I was struck by the stunning display of the magnolias.  Once again, I snapped these quickly with my iPod. No time to run home and grab my camera. This … Continue reading →

There it is, right beside the flats of pansies. The arsenal of chemicals that home gardeners will unleash on the environment. I love those “Wild West” themed commercials that make spraying your dandelions the manly thing to do. The man … Continue reading →

A few weeks ago, I wrote about how a red squirrel adapted to the giant earth mover that’s been marring what little remains of our view since before Christmas. He or she doesn’t hang around here during the summer, but … Continue reading →

Last weekend, my friend and I hiked the Tuckerman Ravine trail on Mt. Washington, (in the state of New Hampshire for readers who are outside the US). We were blessed with perfect weather, albeit wintry. There was complete snow cover, … Continue reading →