Category Archives: Mother Nature

Stop and Smell the Roses, Jennie

Posted on April 24, 2022 by Jennie

This past week  was very busy.  It was school vacation week, so we we rolled up our sleeves to start on yard work.  Spring arrives late in New England.  Of course we had a delightful day driving to a lovely … Continue reading →

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Yesterday, Today, Tomorrow

Posted on January 29, 2022 by Jennie

Yesterday A scary weather forecast Today High winds and lots of snow Tomorrow Playing in the snow with the children Reading “Katy and the Big Snow” Jennie  

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There Are Never Enough Sunsets

Posted on January 14, 2022 by Jennie

In New England, winter sunsets happen around 4:30 PM.  This is today’s sunset at school.  Typically we are outside on the playground at this time.  Today we were inside.  When I saw the sunset’s pink and yellow colors, looking out … Continue reading →

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First Snow

Posted on January 7, 2022 by Jennie

The sun is setting on the new fallen snow Large pines rest their snow laden boughs, ready for a winter’s night. Night falls and the young trees gleam, wearing snow like children who were sledding and playing outside today. First … Continue reading →

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Fire and Ice

Posted on December 26, 2021 by Jennie

Ice storm on Christmas Day It lasted…and lasted. The only thing to do was start a fire. Fire and Ice, Football, and Leftovers. Life is Good. Jennie

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November

Posted on November 22, 2021 by Jennie

November arrives with glorious color, splendor in the leaves on trees. The colors that began to flame in October are finally brilliant, vibrant when November comes calling. There are days of balmy temperatures and warm breezes. November is saying come … Continue reading →

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What Do Children Think?

Posted on November 7, 2021 by Jennie

It’s the last hurrah.  Fall is hanging on to its beautiful colors like a child playing in piles of leaves, or carefully making a bouquet of bright colored leaves.  That’s what children do when they are struck by wonder.  And, … Continue reading →

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Snow and Flowers

Posted on April 16, 2021 by Jennie

Spring in New England Snow and flowers Two beauties of nature, together

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Winter Wonderland

Posted on December 18, 2020 by Jennie

Over a foot of snow fell yesterday. It was a winter wonderland. Since we are alone for Christmas, it will be a treat to have a white one. Light and fluffy. Windy and cold. It found it’s way into everywhere. … Continue reading →

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Trees

Posted on October 26, 2020 by Jennie

This autumn has been gorgeous.  The trees are brilliant in a variety of colors.  They make me look up.  They make me stop to really look. Summer was dry, so it is surprising that our autumn is especially colorful.  I like to … Continue reading →

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