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Epic (Fail) Crane Adventure

I know better. I really do. I have been led astray on many an epic nature adventure. There was the “whale watching spot” in Northern California at the height of the season where we saw exactly zero whales. Then there … Continue reading

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Moving On and Taking Stock

Today was the first of those misty mornings when steam is rising from the local lakes and ponds and everyone notices the sun’s low trajectory. There are tomatoes on the vine, a few final zucchini, and plenty of unripe peppers. … Continue reading

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The Twins!

Living on the farm has made me very aware of the fragility of birds. I didn’t really think of them that way before. They could always fly away, and if they died flying into windmills or hitting skyscraper windows, well, … Continue reading

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