Figuring out our new tree

My friend John sent over a text that declared it was OK to take the fig tree he delivered from his careful pruning at the end of autumn out of our shed. My dear wife Karen and I teamed to hand-cart it onto its new backyard home. Half sun, half shade will be its new…

Still trying hard

The morning after our April snow, the little tree that makes its big mark on our front yard this time of year has decided it’s time. Thank you, dogwood, for sticking to your principles and bringing the buds forth despite the April 20 chill. The backyard daffodils also say hello on the morning after the…

Yes, the snow is back

Cherished rescue mutt Ellie B and I were greeted by a sneaky visitor this morning. Snow returned to our lives this morning of April 19. No escaping it today. They even sent a reporter for the Today show to downtown Syracuse, I just saw flashing on my living room TV from a few miles down…

Chugging out of Schenectady

On her way back home from her traveling job at the end of last work week, my dear wife Karen took one moment to pull to the side of the road to snap an iPhone photo of the beautiful train station in Schenectady. Notice the moon to the top left. I like the look a…