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Warmth Sequestered

Quivering, shivering branches and leaves bend and sway in the cooler breezes. Overcast, cloud-filled skies portend rain. Apples and leaves fall down once again. Upon us, the impending cyclical storms. The season of cool nights. ‘Tis custom. Squirrels bury acorns.  … Continue reading

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Spring Cleanup

The weather finally cooperated for our spring cleanup.  Or almost.  Last day of April. Chilly winds prevail.  Snow in the forecast tonight. Spring weather in Upstate New York! Three new Swiss Stone Pine trees grace the side property where a … Continue reading

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Here Comes the Mail!

the mail arrives arrives with Ashley Ashley is kind kind and takes time time for a word word and smile smile goes a long way way for route route is long long and winding winding through neighborhoods neighborhoods with flowers … Continue reading

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Weekend Freedom

Seeking escape and solace, I took a  window seat at my favorite coffee shop. The early morning light and sun danced on the green leaves swaying on the trees in the gentle breeze and played peek-a-boo with dots of blue … Continue reading

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Last Glimpses…

The wind blows the last remnants of summer away. Most of the leaves have blown off the trees. They swirl about in doorways and in every nook and cranny. As I stepped outside this morning into the crisp air and … Continue reading

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