Schermerhorn Family Farm, Rotterdam, New YorkSummer 1937 February, 2021 It was perhaps a month or so into 2020's sheltering-in-place life, that I began to take fresh notice of this particular family photo among the others in the corner of my living room. Living alone--something I most always enjoy, even savor--this new sort of isolation was …
Two Owls and the Wild Geese 2013, late November -- I was excitedly counting down the days to my fated appointment with the folks at the National Bank of Delhi who would guide me through the legal process of becoming the new owner of these seven hillside acres of woods, streams, and ponds---and also a …
This year's Valentine's Day dawned beneath calm and brightening skies following several days of quite wintry weather, our snowiest week of the season. Nearly a foot and a half of snow has fallen in these past eight days keeping me close to home with the pleasurable tasks of monitoring the bird feeders, firing up Penguin …
It took little time to fall in love with you, my Sister and Brother-marchers, all 9,999 of you. We began to gather shortly after 9 am last Saturday, every one of us grateful to be together on such an incredible day like none other in anyone's memory. Around midday our number was reported at …
December 9th, 2016, an anniversary like none other and one that I'd been anticipating with increasing gratitude as this day drew closer. This past year has been a healing journey, one that not only allowed my body to heal, but brought more ineffable gifts for which I will forever be grateful. On what was an …
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