April 17, 2019.Reading time 1 minute.
The onset of spring happens in a tumble of blossoms and buds. It’s as if the plants can’t wait to unfurl after a New England winter of ice and snow. Today, the trees — bare just days ago — are covered with baby red leaves, glimmering in the sun. The sky and the pond melted […]
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April 25, 2017.Reading time 2 minutes.
I love Spring in New England. The land is emerging from hibernation. The days are getting longer. And it’s a lovely time to go for a ride. I really enjoy seeing the landscape change. What was recently a winter wonderland is now verdant and warm. Of course, with the advent of warmer weather, the trails […]
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May 21, 2016.Reading time less than 1 minute.
February 4, 2016.Reading time 1 minute.
March 15, 2014.Reading time less than 1 minute.
March 20, 2013.Reading time less than 1 minute.
May 10, 2012.Reading time 1 minute.
After an amazingly long dry patch we’ve had rain, drizzle and cloudy weather for the past two weeks with just an occasional glimpse of sun. Today I went out for a hack and experienced all of the above in the space of an hour. Coming back to the barn, though, the sun came out in […]
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March 22, 2012.Reading time less than 1 minute.
Peepers and hoof beats. That says it all about spring riding. When you first start to hear the peepers you know that spring has arrived. Usually, though, there’s snow on the ground at this time of year. I sure hope that we don’t have a real cold snap because there will be some very confused […]
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