Weekly Walk 45
Seven weeks after the summer solstice, and we’re back to full-on drought.
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Weekly Walk 44
Six weeks after the summer solstice, and we got to hike in the rain!
Bookends: July 2016
July was hot here. Of course, New England heat isn’t as hot as Utah heat or Arizona heat or the heat southern California had earlier in the summer, but we complain about it … Continue reading Bookends: July 2016
Garden in the Woods
Earlier this month, we visited Garden in the Woods in Framingham, Massachusetts, where we met some of my spouse’s former workmates. We had a picnic lunch and then walked around. … Continue reading Garden in the Woods
Nature in the Neighborhood
We see a lot of plants and animals on our hikes, but we don’t need to head into the woods to see nature. On a walk around our neighborhood this … Continue reading Nature in the Neighborhood
Weekly Walk 43
It’s five weeks after the summer solstice, and while I’m not about to complain about the heat since so far we can still get by without running the air conditioner if we … Continue reading Weekly Walk 43
Atlas of Unknowns by Tania James
Atlas of Unknowns was the June 2016 selection for the SBC (the accidental book club I started with my sister). Comment below, or check out our Goodreads group to join … Continue reading Atlas of Unknowns by Tania James
The Parasites by Daphne du Maurier
This was the July selection for the SBC. It’s not too late to join the discussion! Visit us at our Goodreads group to discuss this or any of our other … Continue reading The Parasites by Daphne du Maurier
Weekly Walk 42
Four weeks after the summer solstice, we took advantage of a break in the heat and took an after-lunch hike.
Weekly Walk 41
Three weeks after the summer solstice, we once again walked the trail, this time in a surly mood.
Weekly Walk 40
Two weeks after the summer solstice, two days after Alton Sterling was shot to death in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, one day after Philando Castile was shot to death in Falcon … Continue reading Weekly Walk 40
Weekly Walk 39
Our first summer walk—the week following the solstice—was best described by one word: Buggy.
Imperfect Happiness 