Colors are popping right now
After traveling, I always have a hard time getting going–there seems to be so many things to get back where they belong, so many concerns to tend to. We’ve just returned from visiting grandboys in Tennessee. But right now the foliage in our area has simply “popped” and I can’t bear to miss it. Continue reading
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Maples are changing first
When driving around town and visiting other nearby towns to share pictures of Easy Walks in Massachusetts, I’ve kept my eyes peeled, watching for hints that leaf-peeping season is upon us. Continue reading
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Sugar maple in its blazing glory, in a cemetery in Mendon, MA
Find the “perfect spot to view the stunning foliage in New England is a matter of luck, skill, patience, and determination. A rainstorm can cut short an already short “season.” The leaves that were ‘just there” when you drove by may be gone by the time you can grab your camera to preserve that stunning view. Continue reading
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On the SNETT in Douglas, MA with group walk sponsored by the Douglas Library and Sr. Center
I make it a practice to always head out on the trail in the company of others. Most often with just one other person, which makes for nice conversation as we explore a trail, and occasionally with groups as well. I’ve had a series of injuries this spring and summer and I’d gotten out of the habit of planning these outings, but the cooler weather is coming and people are checking in to see if I’m up to walking. Thankfully, my latest shoulder injury causes me no pain while walking. In fact, my walking sticks seem to be great therapy as my shoulder heals.
On Delcarte’s floating bridge with Pam
I headed out to Delcarte Conservation area in Franklin last week with Pam, Continue reading
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Summer flowers, comfortable bench along the Blackstone River Bikeway
We took our tandem down to Woonsocket, RI to the Blackstone River Bikeway early this morning in the cool of the day. Summer is still with us and the shady portions of the trail felt wonderful as we sailed along. Continue reading
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Lazy Susans in the sun
I’ve walked this path over the years–so familiar, and yet today I noticed flowers, many planted with deliberation, but so many others volunteering their presence in the neighborhood. Continue reading
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Mute swans in marsh just off Boyden Heights Conservation area, adjacent to the East Bay Bike Path, E. Providence, RI
This summer has been pretty long for me–a series of injuries has taken much longer to heal than I could have imagined, and even now I limit myself to very short walks as my foot continues to heal. Because of my “Easy Walks in Massachusetts” hiking books and Facebook page of the same name, people often ask if I lead walks, but the fact is that I, myself need support along the trail. It’s why I do only easy walks! Continue reading
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I wrote this shortly after my friend, Rose White, died. I was unable to attend her memorial service. Her husband Bob read it to those gathered to remember her. There will never be another Rose.
Rose at her goofiest best
In the ten years we spent as near neighbors, Rose always went first, and I was right behind her, cheering her on, ready to come right up behind her. Rose did not have my back, I had hers. She had my front and led the way. And it made all the difference. Continue reading
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Cleanup volunteers getting ready to head out
I have always loved helping out at cleanup events–so much more fun than housework, those repetitive chores that quickly become undone. There’s usually a sense of fun, working together, and then the job is done, at least for a while. Continue reading
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Along the SNETT Douglas, MA
Summer is not my favorite time of year. For one thing, it’s hot! For another thing, it’s hot! Have you noticed that the heat of summer is not my favorite thing? Regardless, summer is also a time when it’s really nice to get outside. So we try to head out early. A few days ago we packed up our tandem bike and headed to Douglas, Massachusetts, which has a number of miles of open trail along the SNETT, Continue reading
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Marjorie Turner Hollman 