by Carole Duff | Jul 7, 2014 | Faith, Family, Local or Human Interest, Nature |
For everything there is a season, and a time for every matter under heaven; a time to be born, and a time to die; a time to plant, and a time to pluck up what is planted – Ecclesiastes 3:1-2 It’s peach season here in Central Virginia. About a week ago, I...
by Carole Duff | May 20, 2013 | Faith, Family, Nature, Writing and Reading |
My grandparents, both maternal and paternal, lived in Hodgdon, Aroostook County in Northern Maine where folks farmed 6-days a week and attended the East Hodgdon Bible Church. On Sundays, it was essential chores only, and the women cooked in advance – we ate leftovers...
by Carole Duff | Oct 7, 2011 | Nature |
Colorful foliage, Goose Winter and Indian Summer often characterize autumns in New England. The term “Indian Summer” is well known, but I was unable to find any information online about the derivation of the expression “Goose Winter”. When I asked, Mother said, “I...
