Tag Archives: seasons

Thoughts on Halloween

Posted on 11/05/2021 by chick

We took the kids trick-or-treating on Halloween. As an outdoor activity, it seemed safe enough Covid-wise. Marshall wore a taco costume, and Livia dressed as a wolf. It was a relatively subdued night compared to previous years. There were fewer … Continue reading →

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Out of Season

Posted on 10/23/2021 by chick

It is fall, and most of the local plants are behaving accordingly, but not all. Is there any significance to there being so many plants blooming or fruiting at an odd time? I don’t know. I have often seen common … Continue reading →

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Farewell to Summer

Posted on 09/23/2019 by chick

Today is the autumnal equinox, the first day of fall, which means my favorite season has officially begun. In celebration, I offer three “Farewell to Summer” pictures from my walks last week.

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SITY: Change of Seasons

Posted on 08/21/2016 by chick

Before moving to this house, the only time I ever gave the aster a thought was when doing a crossword that contained the word ASTER. Thanks to the word’s pattern of vowels and consonants, it is well-shaped for puzzles. It … Continue reading →

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The Woods in Late Summer: Part I

Posted on 10/10/2013 by chick

I usually don’t go out in the woods during the summer, because it’s unpleasantly hot and I worry about ticks. I went up to the woods three times in the late summer this year, and almost regretted it. As expected, … Continue reading →

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Late Summer Pictures

Posted on 10/05/2013 by chick

One of the nice things about spending time outdoors is that you start to really notice the change of seasons. Not just the big seasonal changes, like the difference between spring and winter, but the little changes, like the differences … Continue reading →

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Space Invaders

Posted on 09/17/2011 by chick

Have I mentioned that we have a bug problem? It’s not a continuous one, but rather a recurring one. Our first year here, we were invaded by caterpillars in the spring. Next it was millipedes, and they’ve returned every year … Continue reading →

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Learning from Squirrels

Posted on 10/24/2010 by chick

Yesterday, I took Marshall outside to play. It was a beautiful day, with a blue sky, bright fall foliage, and the perfect temperature. There were acorns everywhere. I couldn’t walk more than a few inches without crushing one. So here … Continue reading →

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