I tried to make snow the other day, but much to my surprise, I failed. I couldn’t believe that my exquisitely designed system of a leaf blower, hose sprayer and duct tape did not produce the wintry landscape that is absent this year. Instead I got an icy coating on the brown grass and frozen [...]
The other night, I bolted straight up in the darkness to the sound of people screaming for mercy. After a few seconds, I realized that it was not Charles Manson loose in the neighborhood. It was the wailing howls of a bunch of amorous coyotes.
They reminded me of the unrequited calls that some companies make [...]
I went timber cruising last weekend. No, this is not aimlessly driving the back roads of New England, but rather, walking around the woods selecting trees for next year’s firewood. I take little pink ribbons and tie them around the trees that will eventually keep us warm during the blizzards of January 2012.
Though the forest [...]
I was having a drink in the back yard last weekend when a large black and gold dragonfly landed on my knee. It was fantastic looking, with a 4 inch wingspan, its shiny black head moving around to take in its surroundings. It reminded me of a biplane. I was surprised to [...]
I had the good fortune to go fishing in northern Maine recently and while reflecting on my fishing luck (or lack thereof…) saw many parallels with fishing for customers. There are a few important things to consider when trying to hook the wily trout. Time of day, type of bait, and where you go are [...]
I had an uneasy feeling as the car wheels slid sideways in the mud. Spring is here and with it comes warmth, buds, birds, … and mud. Getting traction in the slippery stuff is sometimes a tricky thing. More effort usually gets you moving less. Similarly, I often see wonderful products come to the market [...]