How does a plant grow from a rock? I was wondering this as I looked at the black birch seedling sticking out of the […]
Growing in Granite
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Watatic and New Business
Standing on the top of Mt. Watatic last weekend with a view in all directions, it became clear to me why Google Earth is […]
Hurricanes and Catching Waves
Hurricanes – not a typical New England thing – have been on my mind lately. With two near misses in the last couple weeks […]
Customers and Trout
I had the good fortune to go fishing in northern Maine recently and while reflecting on my fishing luck (or lack thereof…) saw many […]
Traction and Mud
I had an uneasy feeling as the car wheels slid sideways in the mud. Spring is here and with it comes warmth, buds, birds, […]
Avalanches and Forecasts – Living with Risk
I was having one of those post-card days skiing in Vail recently when my chairlift mate said, “That slope over there avalanched last month.” […]
Ice Storms, Shade Tolerance, and Competition
The tremendous ice storm last night has put a fine point on this note, since as I write this, 14 inch oak trees are […]