Broken and Uprooted
Last weekend’s storm left hundreds of thousands of people without electricity. For some that meant no heat or water and flooded basements .The damage from the wind to the trees and power lines was extremely widespread. Walking…
Finish Strong
The 2018 Winter World Olympics are set to open this Friday night in Pyeong Chang, South Korea and literally the whole world will be watching. These athletes are the best of the best. They have practiced innumerable…
Of Hearth and Home
Pictures of fireplaces with a crackling flame evoke strong sentiments of warmth and a cozy place to sit. We are drawn in for the warmth and to toast marshmallows or some people just enjoy poking at the…
Lost in Distraction
Last Friday I couldn’t believe my eyes. I got closer and watched this beautiful Monarch butterfly flitting around on my lilac bush. Because of the unusually warm fall we’ve had, one of my lilac bushes was covered…
Seeds of Potential
Did you know that apples are not native to the US? They were introduced to North America in the 17th century by European colonists and their descendents. My daughter lives in Leominster, MA -the birthplace of John…