Tag Archives: trees

Just Like “The Lorax”

Posted on 02/15/2016 by chick

As I was driving to CT a few months ago, I was surprised to see piles of trees along the side of the highway. I was awed by the scope of the destruction. It went on and on. And then, … Continue reading →

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Two Trees With Character

Posted on 12/30/2015 by chick

I like a trees. I particularly like trees with character, such as this one. This tree is located near the Icefalls. It has more trunks than is usual, and I wonder why. What benefit is there for a tree to … Continue reading →

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SITY: The Big & The Small

Posted on 01/29/2015 by chick

Perhaps it may seem silly to write about the little snowstorm we had last week given that we’re still digging out from the blizzard of 2015. But small snowstorms are wonderful. They’re a lot less trouble than blizzards and often … Continue reading →

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Walking in November

Posted on 11/26/2013 by chick

Somehow I managed to escape the house and take a few walks in the woods recently. One of the things that amazes me at this time of year is how many different leaf shapes there are. In one area of … Continue reading →

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Nature’s Persistence

Posted on 07/29/2013 by chick

I am often impressed by Nature’s persistence. Look at this tree growing out of a rock. There’s a sad bush on the border of our yard that appears to be some kind of blueberry/huckleberry. It doesn’t get a lot of … Continue reading →

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SITY: It’s Raining, It’s Pouring

Posted on 05/26/2013 by chick

In honor of this weekend’s very rainy weather, I offer you some photos from a wet day earlier this month.

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Fall = Love

Posted on 11/05/2012 by chick

Having seen no ticks this year (just tiny tick-like things we now believe to have been mites), I finally decided to brave the woods behind the house. I have been up there many times in the last few weeks. Fall … Continue reading →

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Seek and You Shall Find

Posted on 03/03/2012 by chick

The weather has been variable this winter but never too warm or too cold to enjoy a walk in the woods. Here is a collection of pictures I took during my recent walks. Remember how I told you last year … Continue reading →

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SITY: The Aftermath

Posted on 09/03/2011 by chick

People may call Irene a Tropical Storm, but she’ll always be a Hurricane to me.

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Autumn Leaves

Posted on 10/06/2010 by chick

Dear Marshall, It is March of 2011 now. I wrote the following post during the fall, which is why I’m setting the publication date to this day (chosen randomly) in October. I looked out the window at the tree limbs … Continue reading →

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