Category Archives: Seasons & Celebrations

Observations of the seasons, particular holidays and special days.

The Tide Turns

Posted on May 9, 2013 by Mark Zeiger

The transition seems as abrupt as the flipping of a switch. On April 30th, on my way to town, I saw a sight in a neighbor’s front yard that inspired me to write Haiku: Forlorn but hopeful New grow boxes … Continue reading →

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Spring Break (2013)

Posted on April 1, 2013 by Mark Zeiger

Ours has been a somewhat unusual spring. After a mild winter, early spring turned cold. Looking back to previous years, marker after marker seems late: the birch sap hasn’t risen to tapping point yet; we haven’t seen any mosquitoes; many … Continue reading →

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