Canopy of Trees Beneath a Canopy of Trees

The beginnings of a hut made from branches at Sargent Pond in New Hampshire.

Family Outing

A family of Canada Geese go for a morning paddle on Harrisville Pond. Photo by my Dad.

Early one morning late last year.

Jack Frost does his thing, outlining the edges of Kalmia, Azalea, and Rudbeckia seedheads.

My Thanksgiving in Acton Massachusetts 2002

A very Massachusetts Thanksgiving. The Mass Pike was completely jammed with holiday travelers. There was a light dusting of snow on the ground. The house had actually been renovated by Bob Villa on "This Old House" back in the day. The women were all busy cooking the wonderful Thanksgiving dinner. The men, well we were of course all gathered around the tube watching Dallas or Detroit play somebody. Before dinner everyone held hands in a big circle while Aunt Ginny the nun said a prayer and then we each added what we were thankful for.

I was the "new boyfriend" so I was tasked with taking that years photo of the whole crew with everyone's cameras. I guess if I'd made it to two years I'd have been included in the next one. It's a pretty good technique for keeping the transients out of the "permanent record." Still I was thankful to be welcomed there for a memorable Massachusetts Thanksgiving.

Waterfire in Providence, RI

Wow, Providence looked nothing like this when I lived there. It was an odd, interesting place with a lot of strange little nooks and crannies that seemed to endlessly ooze bizarre and interesting characters onto the streets. It may be a lot prettier now but I'm not sure it would be as fun to come of age in today's remade Providence. Waterfire is a great time for children of all ages though, and you should definitely check it out on selected weekends in the Spring, Summer and Fall.

This tree is really showing off.

This Japanese Maple near Edgerton Park loves to strut it's stuff. November 9, 2002