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A Wake of Vultures

Posted by on Nov 21, 2016 in birds, fall, Unmowed Blog | 0 comments

A Wake of Vultures

Vultures fly high over our heads, but they’re always scanning the world. They see our bald spots, our backyards, our secrets. They see us. And they smell us.

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Darkness

Posted by on Nov 15, 2016 in fall, Unmowed Blog | 0 comments

Darkness

The shortening days seem a metaphor for the sadness of the world.
But the solstice is coming. Soon the days will begin to lengthen, as light re-enters the world.

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November 9, 2016

Posted by on Nov 9, 2016 in fall, Unmowed Blog | 0 comments

November 9, 2016

In the words of the immortal Jim Croce:   “Tomorrow’s gonna be a brighter day.”

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Love Trumps Hate

Posted by on Nov 7, 2016 in fall, Unmowed Blog | 0 comments

Love Trumps Hate

Walking along Philadelphia’s old cobbled streets, I feel like I should be asking voters to elect Thomas Jefferson or John Adams instead of Hillary Clinton. 

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Invasion of the Box Elder Bugs

Posted by on Oct 30, 2016 in birds, fall, insects, Unmowed Blog | 0 comments

Invasion of the Box Elder Bugs

Box elder bugs: unwelcome trick-or-treaters. They might creep you out, but they don’t suck blood, bite children, cause disease, or make the dog itch.

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Sadness at Standing Rock

Posted by on Oct 28, 2016 in fall, Unmowed Blog | 0 comments

Sadness at Standing Rock

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