Until 65 million years ago, huge reptiles dominated our planet – and every summer I think they might be making a comeback. The sight of a snapping turtle hauling herself onto a sunny log or lifting her incredible bulk […]
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Mountain Meditation: Animal sightings and signs part 4: One lucky duck and Canada Geese
My husband Duane and our Black Lab Luke had a magical experience years ago near the boat ramp in Kent Pond. A female Mallard was caught in a fishline. Duane fetched his trusty Swiss Army knife […]
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Poetry Is Power: Listen to the otters
Otters, They are cute little playful animals, They always take time off to play, To do something for themselves, But at the same time, They take time to play with other otters, Maybe the animals have been trying to […]
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Cosmic Catalogue: Take the first step
This week, you may catch a glimpse of how life is changing. How you may be able to move forward, at long last, about something that has hurt your heart or made you revaluate everything. Just when you may […]
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Mountain Meditation: Killington is for the birds—Hawks, crows, turkeys and hummingbirds
Wildlife sightings and signs part 3 Indigenous cultures throughout the world see animals as messengers from the Great Spirit. Each creature is a teacher of how we can heal and tap into our personal power. At a yard sale, I […]
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Living the Dream: Roof racks are the key to many adventures
My fingers move of their own accord, tightening the straps while I press the lever open. I pull just a little bit more before letting the strap fall and wrapping a backup knot. I let both straps fall into […]
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Movie Diary: Mazel Tov!
This past Sunday, my wife and I decided to do some errands together. So, after breakfast we each knocked out a few household chores before finally jumping in my truck to head out. We were about a mile down […]
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The Funologist: Language arts
I didn’t want to do it. But I needed to do it. For both of us. Our marriage of 42 years is solid as a rock—and scrappy. We are a great team, achieving a high level of DIY with […]
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The Outside Story: Chrysalis Surprise: A Parasitoid Wasp
A caterpillar eats and eats, becomes a chrysalis, and after a period of metamorphosis emerges as a beautiful butterfly! Except, sometimes… it doesn’t quite work that way. Occasionally, while sitting on my deck, I spot smallish, orange butterflies landing […]
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Poetry Is Power: As Free As A Horse
Horses, They gallop around, As free as the breeze, Prancing and dancing, Under the trees, Eating the grass, Smelling the flowers, As free as the leaves, They let their heart guide them, In a world of their own, Their imagination […]