Tag Archives: Spring

Mounting Tension

Posted on April 11, 2016 by Mark Zeiger

A sense of growing excitement pervades the homestead, as spring advances, and the herring run approaches. Gulls and other sea birds gather in larger flocks, sitting on the water, perching on the rocks, and filling the air with their cries. … 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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