Archive for June, 2004
Goodbye Turkey
The wild turkey that, years ago, came as a little chick to live with the chickens–alas, it appears to have finally bid goodbye.
The reason for its recent departure remains a matter of conjecture. Loneliness, heartbreak, or some mixture of the two are the leading theories. Then, there is the possibility that the turkey left for […]
The Endless Mountains
The last weekend in May I went down to the Pennsylvania Endless Mountains region. The purpose of my trip was to care for my uncle’s animals while he and family were away for a wedding over the weekend.
When I go on trips I have two habits. The first is to over-pack. I take more things […]
Smoke and Flames
Yesterday I did my first cook-out for this year. I am happy to report that it did not end in disaster. It was, I think, my most successful solo outdoor cooking exercise to date. I say solo because last year I took part in another grilling “expedition” over my fire that I think ended up […]
Everything In
I, at long last, (so it seems,) have everything planted. It always seems I reach this state with less dignity and aplomb than I would like. Later winter and early spring are spent dreaming up all sorts of things that I’ll want to get done and complaining that I can’t do everything. Then, starting sometime […]
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