Tag Archives: Island

The Graduate, the car

My son-in-law has the good fortune to have a reputation. He is the go-to guy if you want to offload a vintage car, tractor, or truck. He lives on a small island (Block Island, RI) and it isn’t cheap to … Continue reading

Posted in Occasional Commentary | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , | 2 Comments

A Better Kayak Rack

Last year I took up kayaking as an exercise activity. In other words it is a way to exercise and not get bored.  I have found that the sport has its ups and downs. I first had to purchase a … Continue reading

Posted in Occasional Commentary | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Kayaking the Wood River

As of a couple of weeks ago I had been kayaking exactly two times for the entire summer. It can be a lot of work. The list goes sort of like this: Take the kayak off the wall in the … Continue reading

Posted in Nature: Plants and Animals, Backyard, Woods, and River, Occasional Commentary | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | 3 Comments

Shooting Diehards

It’s a Sunday afternoon in the winter. The ground is white with about ten inches of snow, including the most recent two-inch dusting. Temperatures hover around the 26 degree Fahrenheit mark and the wind does its best to create an … Continue reading

Posted in Occasional Commentary | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , | 4 Comments

Scorpions in Rhode Island

We have all seen the tavern sign that proudly displays a large mug of brew overflowing with a foamy head. Then there is the dental office that displays a large sign in the shape of a tooth (roots and all) … Continue reading

Posted in Occasional Commentary | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

What’s In Your Backyard?

What’s in your backyard?  I’ll bet there is more than you might be aware of.  You just have to take the time to walk around and look.  Sometimes it involves crawling behind bushes or stalking an animal that is all … Continue reading

Posted in Nature: Plants and Animals, Backyard, Woods, and River, Occasional Commentary | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment