A big coyote was seen on the pond this week. Neighbors living at the north end emailed the news. It must have stayed north, I thought, disappointedly, because I didn’t see it. ...
After I sent out this photo, several people emailed back asking me what it was. They all used the same word, “amazing,” when told. The story begins with the leafy canopy over ...
How was it done?” That’s another question I’ve been hearing about the icicle photos, particularly about this one. I can’t take too much credit for this one, however; the lio...
The water had been high in the pond for days. In fact, it was up on the bank, a source of concern after last March’s flooding. It was mid-December, late in the day, cold, with an easterly win...
A pale orb brooding, Omen of menace, Behind winter’s veil, Glares in retreat. Bare boughs stirring, All lacy and dark, In spring never fail, Await gentle heat. Small birds singing, Bidden wit...
A view north toward Smith Point. Note trees in water. Middle: Southern shore of Smith Point, and Heron Rock. Bottom: View looking east from the center of Smith Point. These photo...
The water in the pond remains stubbornly high, almost as high as it was two weeks ago on March 9, when I wrote my first post on this subject. The Hardy Pond Slow Drainage Exhibit (pd...
Responding to my two previous posts, a neighbor across the pond told me she’s unconcerned about the high water “because I don’t think it is high, especially not for early spring.&...
This lovely crocus has weathered many a winter at the corner of our house, bravely to reappear each spring before all others flowers in our garden, here at the edge of the pond. A double ...
I titled this post Yellow Daffodil because in truth I didn’t know the correct name for this ...
These delicate images of the Thalia Jonquil were recorded at 4:50 pm on...
Daffy bright,Gold on white, Petals pure, Aspect sure, Life so brief, Full of grief, Soon to go, Fail to know That you give We who live, By the trick Of this pic, Joy to keep, As we weep. ...
