Wednesday, February 28, 2018
Tuesday, February 27, 2018
footsteps
Walking by the ocean is peaceful. The sounds of the water and the birds leave room for reflection and the changing surface of the sand provides a fresh canvas as the tide turns.
The tide is rolling in. It will soon smooth the sand, removing the footsteps of the beach walkers.
Posted by Denise Goldberg at 5:13 PM
Sunday, February 25, 2018
Saturday, February 24, 2018
first flowers
A bit of purple, a bit of white, a first sighting of snowdrops and crocus served as a sign for the season that is still almost a month away.
Posted by Denise Goldberg at 7:03 PM
Friday, February 23, 2018
Wednesday, February 21, 2018
unseasonal
A second warm day continued our mid-winter respite before (predicted) cold returns tomorrow. It pulled me to the ocean for a walk at the Parker River National Wildlife Refuge.
I prefer to walk the beach as the tide is heading out but my plans and the tide didn't coincide today. I arrived an hour before high tide which meant that I needed to keep my eye on the waves as I walked. The water was faster than I was only once, not too bad!
Posted by Denise Goldberg at 5:02 PM
Tuesday, February 20, 2018
a taste of spring
Today's temperature reached high, supporting outdoor walking wearing spring layers. I headed to Maudslay State Park around noon with the thought of walking down the road bordering the park. Staying on the road was a good decision; I peered into the park to see muddy trails decorated with pools of water.
It was a good day to be outside.
Posted by Denise Goldberg at 5:00 PM
Monday, February 19, 2018
Sunday, February 18, 2018
overnight snow
The ground was clear when the sun set yesterday; it is a sea of white today. While snow was still falling early this morning, the sky has now changed to a clear blue as the temperature edges above freezing.
Posted by Denise Goldberg at 8:46 AM
Saturday, February 17, 2018
fence posts
I've always wondered about the purpose of these fence posts across from Odiorne Point (in New Hampshire). There doesn't appear to be any wire or fencing material, just posts in a pattern of curving lines.
Posted by Denise Goldberg at 4:52 PM
Friday, February 16, 2018
misty morning
Mist on the horizon topped by layers of clouds created a mystical view from the New Hampshire coast.
Posted by Denise Goldberg at 6:22 PM
Thursday, February 15, 2018
warmer
It's the 3-year anniversary of one of the crazy blizzards that hit this area in 2015. It was the 6th winter storm in three weeks, a storm that dropped up to 2 feet of snow in the area. I remember that winter!
I was happy with today's mild temperatures. I'm still wishing for spring but for now a day edging close to 50 degrees feels pretty warm. Tomorrow is supposed to bring more of the same, with a possible return to winter over the weekend. My fingers are crossed...
Posted by Denise Goldberg at 5:37 PM
Tuesday, February 13, 2018
Saturday, February 10, 2018
Friday, February 09, 2018
Thursday, February 08, 2018
flitter, flutter, butterfly!
Sometimes it's a bit of a challenge to capture butterflies (with my camera), sometimes they sit still. I'm always happy to stand and watch.
Posted by Denise Goldberg at 3:24 PM
Wednesday, February 07, 2018
Tuesday, February 06, 2018
west to warmth
I've felt a need to visit butterflies over the past couple of weeks, keeping an eye out for a good non-weather-event driving day. Today dawned cold and dry; although snow showers were predicted west of here it felt like a good day for a drive. I drove to the west, following Route 2 then popping a bit south to South Deerfield, MA.
As I entered the Magic Wing Butterfly Conservatory I felt a sense of wonder. I stood still for a bit, watching the butterflies flitting about, landing on flowers, staying still momentarily, flying again. I walked, soaking in the tropical warmth, looking at bright flowers, enjoying the magic of butterflies.
Posted by Denise Goldberg at 7:00 PM
Sunday, February 04, 2018
Saturday, February 03, 2018
RubyFrost apples
I had my first taste of a RubyFrost apple today; it won't be the last! It's a relatively new apple from New York, first marketed in 2013.
From the New York State Apple Country website:
RubyFrost® boasts a beautiful rich color and definitive crisp texture, blending a delicate balance of sweet and tart flavors.
Posted by Denise Goldberg at 3:35 PM