A trail at Whitney & Thayer Woods in Cohasset/Hingham. Last year at this time I wrote an article recommending twelve open space areas to explore in the New Year. Throughout […]
Not Our Usual Thanksgiving Day Walk
Photo: Rosanne Cerri in her back yard. Over the past few years my family has developed a tradition of taking a long walk outside on Thanksgiving morning. While my husband, […]
Traveling by Water
Niagara Falls Earlier this fall, my husband and I took a week’s road trip around the state of New York. We try to go away at least once each year, […]
A New Place to Walk A Dog
I always enjoy discovering new places to walk, especially those that are unique in some way. I’m not much of a pet person, so earlier this year the opening of […]
A River Family
Natalie Loomis Recently I had the good fortune to spend some time with Mrs. Natalie Loomis at her home on the South River in Marshfield. Knowing that I love a […]
The River at Night
Sunset at Couch Beach on the North River. In this final hour of the autumn equinox, my companions and I drift down the moonlit North River. A cool September wind […]
Plans for the Summer
Cornell Woodland in the summertime. MEMORANDUM (with a nod, and some apologies, to E.B. White) This summer I should spend more time outdoors. When it’s warm out and the sun […]
Animal Encounters
One morning this spring, my husband and I were awakened by a “thud” that rattled the windows above our bed. Truck traffic in front of our house can be quite […]
Turtles and Other Signs of Spring
Skunk cabbage beginning to leaf out — a sure sign of spring. While out for my morning walk one day a few weeks ago, I stepped into the path of […]
Quiet Sundays
A swan at the Norris Reservation in Norwell. When I was growing up, Sundays were considered a day of rest. Not particularly religious, my family observed Sundays as “family days” […]