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“The Scottish Gorget”

“Snapshot Saturday”

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A Witness to History

Elk moccasins left shallow prints in the sandy soil. Beyond the once majestic oak’s spear-like stump, a long-bearded tom turkey watched three hens peck their way to the east. The farthest hen perked up first, then the other two and … Continue reading

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“Waiting on a Buck”

“Snapshot Saturday”

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The Sanctity of a Warm Homestead

A yellow birch tree popped. The bang rattled through the frigid bottomland like a hostile rifle shot. A blue jay started to scream a warning, but quit after the first penetrating “Jay!” It flitted to the top of a nearby … Continue reading

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“A Warm October Afternoon”

“Snapshot Saturday”

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Msko-waagosh Waited in Ambush…

Oak leaves sprouted a few days ago. The maple and wild cherry trees are well ahead, almost complete. The lone shag-bark hickory to the north sports leaves the size and shape of a half-grown cottontail rabbit’s ears. Ahead and to … Continue reading

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“Kindling an Evening Fire”

“Snapshot Saturday”

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“A Fine 9-Point Buck”

“Snapshot Saturday”

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