historical fiction writer, amateur photographer, retired computer guru and math geek
Just back from a week away on Lake Algonquin in the Adirondack hamlet of Wells, NY. It was our second year there and the weather couldn't have been more different. Last year was unseasonably hot: 90s all week. This year was a more comfortable 70s. Rain on the way up, rain on the way home, … Continue reading Well, Well, Wells
This first week of July we’ve been vacationing at Boyd Pond. You might remember that we were here in mid-May; that was a “pre-visit” for this week-long stay. Although it has been hot, and very muggy some days, it’s much cooler here than in Syracuse.It’s been quiet too. As I write this, silence surrounds me, … Continue reading Back to the North Woods
Our Airbnb destination early last week was listed as a "rustic cabin." What do you think of when you see the word "rustic"? I think of tents on a barren, dusty site, maybe with a campfire. If you add the word "cabin" I think, sparse furniture, few amenities, ...maybe even an outhouse. But this place? … Continue reading Remote, But Not Rustic
Charlie, the dogs and I had such a great time at Trumbull's Corners in February that we immediately booked another two-day getaway for April 15-17. The weather was much warmer, the countryside covered with blooming daffodils and tulips, the trees just beginning to show the pale green of new leaves.Have I told you how much … Continue reading Back to Trumbull’s Corners
To be fair, the moon did in fact eclipse the sun for about a minute here in Central New York. Trouble is, we barely saw it. I suppose it was a good thing that it was so cloudy we didn't need our special eclipse-viewing glasses to see where the phenomenon ought to be. And there … Continue reading The Eclipse That Wasn’t
Every year, we try to take a small vacation to get away from the winter doldrums. We don't always escape the weather, but just a change of scenery is enough to get through until spring. This year we headed south--that is to the Southern Tier of New York--and we tried something new: we took the … Continue reading Trumbull’s Corners
We took our annual vacation in the Adirondack Mountains the first week of September. This year we took a detour from our usual spot at Chimney Mountain and rented a lovely cottage on Lake Algonquin in Wells, New York. The lake is circled by Route 5 which makes for a nice 3.6-mile walk--something we did … Continue reading Snappers!
Let's take a break from writing today and re-visit nature. Charlie and I recently spent ten days in Montana visiting relatives and boy was there a lot to see! We went to Yellowstone and Glacier National Parks, hiked a few trails, drove up and across the Beartooth Highway (elev at summit 10, 947 feet) and … Continue reading Where the Buffalo Roam…
Have I told you I love loons? Every year we spend a week in the Adirondacks at Chimney Mountain, a small peak just outside of the village of Indian Lake. “The Cabins at Chimney Mountain” are at the end of a country road that winds through the woods and mountains. It used to be a … Continue reading Up the Chimney
Today I finally managed something I've been trying to do for ages: I imported my photography blog written in the early 20-aughts in "Blogspot." It still doesn't look quite like I want it to, but it's a start. Hope you enjoy the pictures.
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