Tag Archives: seasons

Reaching Out

Posted on January 3, 2020 by rivertoprambles

1. In spring the surface of an orchard pond is broken into circles as the trout begin to feed. It’s like a fantasy gifted by the kingbird in its flight– away to the pear tree’s pearly blossoms. In summer the … Continue reading →

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The Wild Boy Cycle, 1870

Posted on November 19, 2019 by rivertoprambles

Winter: Klukey died in a bear trap he had set near Kettle Creek. Klukey died three miles from his cabin, wandering in the deep snow till his feet accidently struck the pan. Those jaws sprang up– held him through the … Continue reading →

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The Break-Off

Posted on September 6, 2018 by rivertoprambles

The afternoon was hot and humid. The long holiday weekend was coming to a close; the family gathering had been energizing and fun. It was time, now, to bid farewell to the summer season with an hour or two of … Continue reading →

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The Ambassador’s Fifteen Minutes

Posted on April 13, 2016 by rivertoprambles

For 15 minutes I felt like an ambassador to Chenunda Creek… This stream, in the upper Genesee River watershed of New York, does not yet have any public fishing rights, as far as I know, but folks are working to … Continue reading →

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Autumn Journal: October 15

Posted on October 18, 2012 by rivertoprambles

[The four posts of my “Autumn Journal” series from this time of year in 2011 were moderately successful, in my opinion. To celebrate the first birthday of Rivertop Rambles, I’d like to add a post or two to the Journal series here in … Continue reading →

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