One of my favorite essayists, EB White, while reporting to the New Yorker magazine from his farm in Maine one winter a long time ago, summed up his eagerness for […]
Snowboarding at Forty
It is the middle of unseasonably warm February day, and I am standing at the top of a large hill dubbed The Green Monster, wearing a helmet, sunglasses, a waterproof […]
Walking The Labyrinth
Before my son was born five years ago, I used to attend semi-annual yoga retreats at Kripalu in Stockbridge, Massachusetts. While there, I would take classes to help me develop […]
My South River
A “hidden” section of the South River, behind a commercial strip on Route 139 in Marshfield. On December 1, 2011, thanks to major improvements in water quality, 313 acres of […]
Trail Running on the South Shore
A trail at the Norris Reservation in Norwell. I started jogging earlier this year. Approaching forty, I felt pathetic because I couldn’t run a mile. So I set off around […]
Favorite Fall Walking Places
Autumn vegetation at Daniel Webster Wildlife Sanctuary in Marshfield. Every fall, it seems that someone asks me about the best places to take a walk on the South Shore. We […]
What Is Sustainability?
Taking greater advantage of solar energy is one way to promote sustainability on our planet. There’s been a lot of talk about sustainability lately – but what exactly is it? […]
Biking and Other Changes
Dedicated readers of this column will remember that, when last mentioned, my bicycle had been languishing in a dark corner of the barn for more than a decade. Last fall […]
Celebrating the Summer Solstice
photo courtesy Alex Pevzner For more than a year now, my mother has participated in a twice-monthly drum circle, led by Alex Pevzner, at the Porcello Gallery in Marshfield. The […]
The Great American Backyard Campout
On June 25, 2011, the National Wildlife Federation will sponsor The Great American Backyard Campout, encouraging families all over the country to spend the night outdoors. You don’t even need […]