9:16 – The Squares of B: Along the River and Canal The river runs from the hills in the north part of this county down through Rhode Island and to the ocean. It twists and falls, a small but powerful… Read More ›
#BlackstoneRiver
AL FRESCA WITH A BENCH
CFFC: Outdoor Seating All benches because this is not an area where people spend a lot on outdoor furniture. On the other hand, we have benches. Some were getting old enough to make the probability of serious splinters an issue… Read More ›
SQUARING UP – 9:02 AM
9:02 am – Thursday May 2 – MOVING FORWARD Moving forward from the shore, a tiny kayak on the river on a warm summer’s day.
SPRING IN THE VALLEY
It was warm today. Warm and sunny. Outside barefoot in a t-shirt, trying to chase the cowbirds off the deck, I had to take that moment and just breathe. We are still waiting for the flowers and for leaves on… Read More ›
PHOTOS FROM BLACKSTONE by GARRY ARMSTRONG
PHOTOS OF MARILYN There is — at last — a new cardiologist for Marilyn. It’s tough getting a cardiologist anywhere but it’s especially difficult in this area. There aren’t enough cardiologists anywhere and fewer in Worcester county. The stone bridge… Read More ›
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.
AZALEAS
FOTD – April 13 – Azalea One the prettiest flowering shrubs in spring are azaleas. We have just one, but it’s pretty big and when it blooms — if the rain stops and we get a little sunshine — it is… Read More ›
FOUND ON A PICNIC TABLE
CBWC: Things found on a Picnic Table or in a Park I couldn’t find all the pictures I wanted, but I found a few good ones — two of mine, two of Garry’s. All of this stuff was found in… Read More ›
MY BRIEF CAREER AS AN ANIMAL CONTROL OFFICER
I live in a small town. The village, or as we say around here, “downtown,” has a classic brick town hall, an old church that has become a museum and an elegant old library. Our neighboring town, Millville, makes Uxbridge look… Read More ›
MARCH 2024, THE CHANGING SEASONS
The Changing Seasons, March 2024 Because today is Easter Sunday, I’ll start with my Easter Lily which fully bloomed — appropriately — this morning. Hot from the camera, Easter Sunday Easter Lilies. Considering how rarely we got outside this month, I… Read More ›
WHICH WAYS YOU CAN GO
CWWC: Any road, path, step, bridge or sign Most of these are recent or new, but one is from last fall.
STROLLING OUR RIVERS – GARRY ARMSTRONG
Marilyn assured me my photos required no significant processing, just minimal cropping and size reduction. I thought it was a huge compliment. I think finally getting a bit of sunshine may have helped too. Happy birthday to Marilyn on her… Read More ›
SERENDIPITY - SEEKING INTELLIGENT LIFE ON EARTH 