Tag Archives: earthstars

Rivertop Redux

Posted on October 27, 2023 by rivertoprambles

My first four images are selections from the trail cam on my “back forty”: And here two poetic excerpts, appropriate for this season of quick transitions, from my book Earthstars, Chanterelles, Destroying Angels: the golden season slips away oh, to … Continue reading →

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Mapping It

Posted on September 27, 2016 by rivertoprambles

Oh, the fishing has been slow to non-existent due to the continued drought conditions here, but I’ve been busy writing, working and otherwise driving down the roadways mapped inside my muddled brain. I was pleasantly surprised by a blogging pal … Continue reading →

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The Opener

Posted on April 8, 2016 by rivertoprambles

[Reflections from a time on or near the opening of the regular trout season in New York State] A beautiful day with sun and bluebird song… just before the weather crashed and brought back snow and wintry temperatures. April Fool’s … Continue reading →

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A New Book Sunday

Posted on March 2, 2016 by rivertoprambles

The morning sky was colored like a bluebird’s wing, and the temperature promised to reach the 60s mark. My wife and I headed toward the West Branch Pine to do some hiking, but first we stopped for breakfast at a … Continue reading →

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Puffball Daddy

Posted on September 24, 2012 by rivertoprambles

In the Rambles custom of providing you with both provocative and traditional nature blogging (my best at any given time), I thought I’d try something new with “Puffball Daddy.” No, there won’t be any slambam thankyamam lyrics to absorb, just a Franklin poem with … Continue reading →

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