Lilac time
I live in an area of the country lilacs love. This time of year when I take my walks, it seems that every few yards I pass tall lilac bushes loaded with blossoms. Their fragrance hits me before I even … Continue reading →
Category Archives: New England
The Boston Globe vs. The New York Times—vs. the internet
The Boston Globe reports on its own stay of execution. The decision about its fate has been postponed till midnight tomorrow. One of the Globe’s many problems is that it seems to have made an error in calculating the value … Continue reading →
New England springs to life
New England is known for its glorious autumns. But spring’s no slouch either, as I was reminded once again yesterday (as though I needed reminding) on a brief visit to Boston. The trees were in full bloom: magnolias, cherries and … Continue reading →
The garages of New England
A garage is a wonderful thing to have, especially in New England. The reason seems obvious: it snows a lot here, and without a garage you have to dig your car out regularly. An attached garage is even better; whether … Continue reading →
Is it winter yet?
In New England, the fact that the calendar-based beginnings and endings of the seasons rarely seem to line up with the actual changes in the weather is often cause for snickering. Fall begins before the leaves turn. And spring? Don’t … Continue reading →
Snowflakes: no two alike?
Want to photograph snowflakes? The approach of winter makes it seem an attractive proposition. If so—and if you can follow these incredibly complex instructions—no doubt you’ll be rewarded with some wonderful photos. And if you can, no doubt you are … Continue reading →
Mother nature, frosty in tooth and claw
Posting will be delayed today due to widespread ice-generated power outages all over New England, including my home. It’s spotty though—I’m at a nearby friend’s house right now, and it’s a little oasis of power. I probably will do some … Continue reading →
The heat is on
This fall I’ve been engaging in the popular annual New England sport of thermostat avoidance. The idea is to see who can be last to turn on the central heating in house or apartment. Last one to do so wins. … Continue reading →
Fallen fall
It’s towards the end of fall in New England. There are still a few trees at brilliant “peak,” but most have either lost their leaves or turned more rusty colors, the subdued but still-lovely and dappled hues of late fall. … Continue reading →
It’s fall…
…and as always, it’s beautiful. Here are some berries on a tree I passed the other day:
Continue reading →Mountain-climbing for dummies
Used to be people stayed put and didn’t venture onto mountains unless they were an especially hardy breed of adventurer—or goatherders or sherpas or Heidi. But somewhere during the 80s and 90s, perhaps due in part to the growing popularity … Continue reading →
Where are the snowmen of yesteryear?
Old snowmen never die, they just melt away. …do not ask me in the whole week Where they are—neither in this whole year, Lest I bring you back to this refrain: Oh, where are the snows of yesteryear!
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