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I enjoy trout. They are never disappointing company. They like the things I like–clear mountain streams, swift moving water, wildness.    Harry Middleton

A bewitching evening of pumpkin carving!

I have been living and breathing van Gogh all summer long and I still enjoy painting his work.

You hike a path of yellow petals. What you see is a palette of gold, yellow and red hues.  What you hear is the “quakees” in symphony with the spruce and pine forest and what you smell is the medley.  It is Oz.  … Continue reading →

Though the land crab is mostly terrestrial,  they do rely on the ocean for part of their early life cycle. Spawning occurs from June–November or when the spring rains begin. Once the eggs are fertilized, the crabs migrate to the … Continue reading →

One of the most famous stories in American history involves the trading of beads. Legend has it that Peter Minuit and the Dutch settlers purchased Manhattan in 1625 for $24 in beads.  Although, they now say our history books have it wrong … Continue reading →

(The Starry Night, June 1889 by Vincent van Gogh) Painted by DS Van Gogh painted The Starry Night near the mental asylum of Saint-Remy, 13 months before his death.  His mental instability is legend; he attempted to take  Paul Gaugin’s life; he … Continue reading →

  Waves in excess of 8 feet — with much taller faces — were  breaking along the beaches beginning Thursday.   They waves were epic on Friday and Saturday in the Jupiter area. (Juno Pier, August 28, 2011)   Hurricane Irene … Continue reading →

Vincent van Gogh (March 30, 1853 – July 29, 1890) is considered one of the greatest Dutch painters but he had little success during his lifetime. He sold only one painting.  Van Gogh never enjoyed the monetary success of his counterpart Rembrandt.  Van … Continue reading →