Author Archives
Retired and very glad to be. I take pictures of our valley, birds, rivers, and dams. I write about anything and everything, from archaeology to politics with many photographs. Come on by. I'll leave the lights on.
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A FULL MOON
When the moon is full I am the wolf. I know not what I do but when I return to me I carry the scent of moss and woods.
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THE DAY THE WORKERS REJECTED FREE PIZZA
FOWC with Fandango — Pizza I used to work in high tech. I usually worked for very small companies who were funded by bigger corporations. The number of people working in these companies ranged from half a dozen to maybe 20…. Read More ›
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SPRING FLOWERS AFTER FROSTY NIGHTS
FOTD – April 27 – Spring flowers that survived frosty nights We had a few warm days and nights. Then, we got more warm days with wintry nights. This is odd. I don’t remember any spring with weather like this. It… Read More ›
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HOBBIES BUT MORE THAN
Answer me this…April 25, 2024 What are your hobbies and how did you get into them? I started taking pictures when my son was a toddler. I had a friend who was a photographer. One day, he gave me an old… Read More ›
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WHAT IS YOUR POWER
When you’re worried, frightened and have lost your way without idea what to do, what’s your game changer? Is it a hug from a loved one? Encouragement from peers or colleagues? A visit to the doctor where he or she… Read More ›
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A PASSING BOUQUET
FOTD – April 25 – A dead bouquet I love bouquets, but I hate throwing them away. I keep them until they fall completely apart. I know they need to go, but I can’t bring myself to put them in the… Read More ›
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AMERICA’S INDUSTRIAL REVOLUTION
BORN ON THE BLACKSTONE In many ways, the Blackstone Valley was Alexander Hamilton’s dream come true. He wanted the U.S. to grow into an industrial and international powerhouse. This was the subject on which he and Thomas Jefferson fought. Jefferson… Read More ›
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EARTH BY THE BLACKSTONE
Sunday Stills: Continuously Moved by the #Earth I loved wild places before we moved here, but I love them even more today. The valley is beautiful through every season. We try to keep it so, but is isn’t easy.
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MEDIA WAR STORIES – EPISODE 52
The front page listing of all podcast episodes was too long. I created a separate page that includes a separate page for podcast episodes plus contact information for writers. The menu is conveniently located directly above the heading image. Episode… Read More ›
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ROUGH AND TUMBLE
CFFC: Things that are Rough Life can be rough. So can trees, rocks and buildings. The barn was built in 1720 and it’s in almost perfect shape after a restoration about 25 years ago.
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THE DUKE BY HIS WINDOW
The Duke loves that front window. All our dogs loved it. As long as we have lived here, all of them have propped themselves up so they could watch the world go by — and see if there was anything… Read More ›
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ORCHIDS STILL BLOOMING
FOTD – April 22 – Orchids Lo and behold, the day turned out to be sunny, though not particularly warm. And tonight, they’ve issued warnings that it’s going to drop below freezing so bring those delicate plants inside — if you… Read More ›
SERENDIPITY - SEEKING INTELLIGENT LIFE ON EARTH 