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Wilted Woods

Posted on 07/23/2008 by chick

The woods were dark and lonely yesterday evening. The clouds had prematurely aged the day, and the looming threat of rain kept all but the serious joggers at home. It was so quiet that I heard every rustle as various … Continue reading →

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Soul Exercise

Posted on 07/02/2008 by chick

When I came home from my walk the other day, my camera loaded with new pictures, our house guest said something like, “So your walk isn’t really for exercise, but more for picture taking?” And my reply went something like … Continue reading →

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Mystery Thing #3

Posted on 06/12/2008 by chick

I’ve been on the lookout for caterpillars ever since I started hearing chomping noises in the woods. I’m happy to report that I haven’t seen an excessive quantity. There have just been a few here and there. This little guy … Continue reading →

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Mystery Thing #2

Posted on 05/29/2008 by chick

I heard a strange sound in the woods today. I was a sound I recognized, but one I hadn’t heard since the so-called gypsy moth infestation of about 20 years ago. It was the sound of caterpillar poops raining down … Continue reading →

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Four Walks

Posted on 03/26/2008 by chick

I’ve only taken four walks so far this year. But four walks, I hope you’ll agree, are better than none. 1 It was January. The last time I had walked the path, there had been a few brave flowers still … Continue reading →

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An Afternoon Walk

Posted on 10/23/2007 by chick

Images from an afternoon walk— Sections of the canal covered with floating autumn leaves. Zigzagging trails of clear water marking the passage of ducks. A capped jug bobbing cheerfully in the river. What’s in the jug? Moonshine, maybe. Or maple … Continue reading →

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Best Present Ever

Posted on 09/15/2007 by chick

I had a birthday this week. My Faithful Reader and I attempted to celebrate the day with a trip to Newport. The goal was to enjoy the afternoon on the fabled Cliff Walk, a paved 3.5-mile path that runs between … Continue reading →

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Bringer of Rain

Posted on 06/22/2007 by chick

I took a long stroll along the shore this afternoon. The sand was soft under my feet. The ocean was so calm and clear that I could see a crab skittering around several feet under water. The sky was a … Continue reading →

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