Author Archives: Ed Mitchell

Mute Swans

Posted on April 5, 2012 by Ed Mitchell

Yesterday, on my way to the beach, I found a mute swan on the road. Most likely it flew into the electrical wires across the street. Perhaps she was momentarily blinded by the low angle of the sun. These are … Continue reading →

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Let the Boogie Begin

Posted on March 29, 2012 by Ed Mitchell

The horseshoe crab was the only thing new on the beach this morning. I saw the boogieman too.

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Horseshoe Crabs

Posted on March 29, 2012 by Ed Mitchell

Saw a horseshoe crab this morning. That’s about 8 weeks early. Crazy. Here in New England, I expect to see them beginning in late May, along sandy protected beaches during the new and full moons. At high tide they push in … Continue reading →

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Venus and the Moon

Posted on March 28, 2012 by Ed Mitchell

Monday night I stepped outside into a winter wind. Low in the WSW, I saw Venus accompanying a crescent moon. With her fiery light, she has long fascinated mankind. The Egyptians, the Arabs, the Greeks, and the Romans all knew her well. Down through the … Continue reading →

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Our Mild Winter: The Good, The Bad, & The Ugly

Posted on March 25, 2012 by Ed Mitchell

Man, what a mild/dry winter. Right now, here in Rhode Island, March is 10 degrees above normal. Astounding! What’s good about that? Well unless you’re a skier, the extraordinary mild winter brought with it beaucoup benefits. You saved a bundle on heating. You didn’t shovel your driveway. … Continue reading →