Nature
How do you live in the present moment when the present moment sucks?
Not an especially eloquent way to state it but that’s what’s been going through my mind the last couple of days. It’s not that life has been especially trying, not at all. But a conversation that I had recently with a wonderful nun really got me to thinking. In preparation for my next column in […]
The story of Africa, U.S.A. and its proprietors, animal trainer Ralph Helfer and Daktari producer Ivan Tors
Reblogged from Daktari TV Show: My thanks to Walter, a longtime Daktari fan from the Netherlands, for sharing this fascinating article about just what Africa, U.S.A. was all about. * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * […]
The thrill of birding: the game, the competition, the beauty and the art
My brother-in-law (the same one who gave me the Daktari DVDs) has lately been sending me spectacular images of birds from his friend Matthew Faughnan. I enjoyed these pictures so much that I wanted to share them with you (see below for gallery). West Coast, East Coast Since I am an East-Coaster, these birds from […]
Dreaming of Africa as a child, and remembering the TV show “Daktari”
As you know I have a love for the outdoors, especially for birds. And I love cats. Back in the 1960s I had a favorite TV show that had me dreaming of living in Africa taking care of wild animals, especially the big cats. I idolized the lead female character, wishing I could live as […]
A passion for birding brings joy in the midst of darkness (and unlocks a powerful memory)
I am a lifelong bird watcher. My mother was passionate about it and got my New York City-raisedfather hooked on it too. They used to take elder hostel trips to sanctuaries to watch bird migrations. Their favorite was a trip to the Audubon sanctuary on Hog Island in Maine with the “rock stars” of the […]
Opening my eyes to winter
I used to hate the winter. The cold (and the subsequent heavy clothes). The darkness. The snow. The ice. The silence. And how difficult it can be to get around. I used to hate winter. Until I read The Outermost House by Henry Beston. For now I will just elude to it because I am […]
A little more than I expected – a first try at snow shoeing
A big blizzard with lots of light, powder-like snow … a crystal clear blue day and warm February sun … the fields at Tufts Veterinary School in Grafton … how could I resist not trying out my snow shoes today? Except … It was way harder than I ever imagined! A major workout. I had […]
The Blizzard of 2013 (aka “Nemo”) – will this be the only one this year?
Well, the “big one” came and delivered as promised. Here’s how much we got (we’re the red dot): And here’s what it looked like at our house: Rameses needed a boost! I’m awfully glad I got snow shoes for Christmas!! I want to give a big ‘shout out’ to our local cable station, NECN and […]
Reblogged from Canadian Hiking Photography: Man would I love to do this! These are some of the most stunning photos I’ve ever seen. Just think of the secrets a full moon night could tell you …
Step by Step
The temperature outside was 10 degrees with a wind chill of -11. And I still went out for my lunch time walk. When I returned, the office manager and real estate agent on duty applauded. I felt like applauding myself. Never in a million years did I think I would ever find myself walking in […]
