SEARCHING FOR THE EAGLES
There is a nearby body of water that has a section that does not completely freeze in winter due to an incoming stream. Many fish …
PLACE
WHERE IS HOME?
Where is home? That seems like such a simple question to answer. Most people would say something like “My address is …”, or maybe “Home …
WOODS WANDERING IN FEBRUARY
February is a great time to be wandering in the woods. Depending on the snow depth, snowshoes may or may not be required. Woods wandering …
COLD, SNOW, AND FIRE
There’s been a bitter cold snap through the area lately. Temperatures down in the 20’s below zero accompanied by high winds. Old Man Winter has …
MULTIPLE INTERESTS
There are two basic types of people who venture into the outdoors, the “specialist” and the “generalist”. It’s pretty easy to define the specialist, that …
SIGHT, OR SEEING
Is there a difference between “sight” and “seeing”? I contend that there is a difference, a very significant difference. Perhaps we can train ourselves to …
DO GOOD (SANTA SUIT OPTIONAL)
Theodore “Teddy” Roosevelt (a personal hero) had his joy for life described by a friend as an “unpacking of endless Christmas stockings”. And according to …
GIVING THANKS
The U.S. holiday of Thanksgiving has been celebrated recently. During this time it is customary for people to express gratitude for good things in their …
CEMETERIES AND CHURCHES
Why are some people drawn to cemeteries? Yes, there are times when we must go, for occasions such as burials, remembering passed family and friends, …
THE MEANING OF PLACE
I live and work in the hills of southeastern Madison County, conveniently close to Syracuse, Cortland, Ithaca, Norwich, Utica, Rome, Oneida, and many vibrant small …