Wanderings

This is an article I wrote for a small publication in my area.  Although it’s written about the Pioneer Valley of Massachusetts, the trend described is a national phenomenon and most of the conclusions apply no matter where you live. (more…)

Waxing poetic on a sunny late winter afternoon. (more…)

Remembering a warm July afternoon on a cold February day. (more…)

An account of our bonding session with a friendly pair of ambassadors of the North. (more…)

A tale of a January adventure, birding on the beach at Cape Cod. (more…)

Thoughts on researching and writing about history (more…)

Observations on linguistic crutches and other pet peeves. (more…)

New Year’s is a time for lists – best of, worst of, people we’ve lost, etc. Here’s mine. (more…)

How a shared passion began as a simple gift. (more…)

Thoughts on the arrival of winter. (more…)