Category Archives: On the Road

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 →

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Vernal Pools

Posted on March 15, 2012 by Ed Mitchell

Vernal pools supply a fascinating and transitory habitat, that signals the arrival of spring in the forest. Essential small wetlands, these pools hold water often from rain or snow melt. Typically they disappear by summer. So why “Vernal”? Vernal refers to the … Continue reading →

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North Cove Outfitters is Closing

Posted on February 28, 2012 by Ed Mitchell

About a week ago I learn that North Cove Outfitters, in Old Saybrook, was closing their doors. Sad, indeed. After faithfully serving the outdoor community in southern New England for 24 years, the dour economy caught up with them. While there … Continue reading →

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Love of the Land

Posted on February 28, 2012 by Ed Mitchell

Crazy about being outdoors? Live for the wind and the tide?  Then embrace our planet amigo; never, ever take it for granted.  Lets work to keep things wild…… Like to see more images of Ireland? Follow this link.

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