Hound on Oriental Rugs.

I recently took in a coon hound from an animal shelter.  He was lost in dark December, wandering rural Vermont. Continue reading →

New England Graves: Time.

Tonight on new year’s eve, as we await midnight, here’s a final Puritan grave for 2014.  The stone was cut over Continue reading →

Christmas 1916.

Hanging near my bookshelves, I have an unusual letter.  It was written ninety-eight years ago, on Christmas 1916.  The author Continue reading →

A Rough Storm.

I love the snow, especially at the start of winter, when a cold snowfall is bracing and exciting.  The snow Continue reading →

New England Graves: Elijah and Joseph Sikes.

Prior essays in this series examined the famous death’s head and soul effigy (see, for example, here and here).  These were the most Continue reading →

Firewood.

I took a break from raking leaves to stack wood.  I had two and a half cords delivered Monday.  I Continue reading →

Rainy Day Notes.

I hoped to spend an hour raking leaves this morning.  The fall foliage has peaked, at least at my home. Continue reading →

Moon-Light, Mars-Light, Planet with Ears.

Last night was clear and cool, perfect weather for stargazing.  I recently bought a mount for my iPhone, designed to Continue reading →