Tag Archives: Memories

First touch of Winter

Posted on December 6, 2016 by

The long drought has ended. Rain, day of rain have soaked the soil leaving us with a shortage of around nine inches more to make up for Gaia’s stinginess. What can one expect when there are hordes of misfits torturing … Continue reading →

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The Little Patriot

Posted on July 4, 2016 by

When I made this photo I was taken by the enthusiasm of this kid, sitting off by himself, thoroughly enjoying the parade and his chance to join in the festivities. Every passing fire truck, band and marching unit was cause … Continue reading →

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The Vacation bump in the road

Posted on June 11, 2016 by

Do you remember those days as a kid… The day finally arrives when your vacation starts. Into the car, getting on the road and someone, don’t know who, told the Transportation Department that you were Leaving today taking this road … Continue reading →

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A bad day fishing…

Posted on June 10, 2016 by

…is better than any day at work. These people are doing just that on Lake Champlain at Chimney Point. whether they caught any fish or not is of no importance. That only adds to the day’s relaxation. The real reason … Continue reading →

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Memorial Day and Memories

Posted on May 29, 2016 by

Photo was taken on Rte 22A just south of Vergennes in June 2007. Some of you may be old enough to remember as kids, buying a roll or two of red, white and blue crepe paper with which we decorated … Continue reading →

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A garden favorite

Posted on May 17, 2016 by

Any garden, flower bed or hanging basket that doesn’t have a selection of different colored Petunias, is just not a garden. A surfeit of colors makes this flower one that brightens up any border or porch. Easy to start from … Continue reading →

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Manah manah in the snow

Posted on January 24, 2016 by

He’s a senior cat now; we found him as a kitten under our shed in August 2010. Manah manah is a real southern boy who has seen only one snow that was about 4″ deep. This one reached about 7″ … Continue reading →

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Sketch book notes

Posted on January 21, 2016 by

When I think back upon places I’ve been at times, I suddenly remember something about a day or time that stuck with me. Usually these sketches become notes for oil paintings or water colors when I have the time. (a … Continue reading →

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Moss Glen Falls

Posted on January 16, 2016 by

Where the Green Mountains form a narrow V shaped twisting valley, route 100 is wedged into the bottom. The sun shines in there for perhaps one hour a day around Noon, plus or minus depending just where you are located. … Continue reading →

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Deer camp door

Posted on January 8, 2016 by

Every deer camp in Vermont no matter how remote has a door with a lock. Long gone are the days when one could leave a place open and expect to find is as one left it the year before. That’s … Continue reading →

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