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Flying Tutus

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This is the time of year when you may notice small bits of fluff floating through the air. This is usually worth a second look. It may be milkweed, or aster seeds, but if you are lucky you might see what looks like a fly wearing a tutu. This tutu wearing insect is actually an … Continue reading Flying Tutus

Nature’s Chill: Finding Joy in Winter Evenings

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We're on the cusp of the solstice and as unlikely as it seems when the forecast is for snow and frigid weather, the days are going to lengthen. It's nearly dark now at 4:30 and the evenings feel long, especially compared to soft spring days when it's hard to come inside before 8:30 or 9. … Continue reading Nature’s Chill: Finding Joy in Winter Evenings

It’s Coming (spring that is)

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Mudseason is a tough time for Vermonters, at least for this Vermonter. I usually have cabin fever and want to get out, but the trails look like this: and the roads look like this: and I just want to be outside in this But I know spring is coming and when I get myself outside … Continue reading It’s Coming (spring that is)

Polar Vortex

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I'm sick of winter. It's the right time of year for that statement. It's early March and I'm ready for signs of spring. Unfortunately, we're expecting up to a foot of snow tomorrow. It's the right time of year for that as well. I want green, but it looks like I'll have to wait. So, … Continue reading Polar Vortex