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Monthly Archives: December 2020
Auld Lang Syne
By Robert Burns (1759-1796) Should auld acquaintance be forgot,and never brought to mind?Should auld acquaintance be forgot,and auld lang syne? For auld lang syne, my jo,for auld lang syne,we’ll tak’ a cup o’ kindness yet,for auld lang syne. And surely … Continue reading
Winter’s first (serious) snowstorm
The first snowstorm of the winter of 2020-21 will arrive in the North Country sometime in the course of this day, ending the mild weather that has graced our fall and early winter. The first serious snowstorm, I should say, … Continue reading
Huntin’ dhem vild chicken rooster birds
Vell Ron I know you most like to choot dem little doodle birds, but I tink you vould maybe vant to hear about vhat happened dhis morning vhen Yohn and me Ole vent to hunt dhem birds dhat ve mostly … Continue reading
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The covenant
The introduction to my latest book, Coot Dogs – An Anthology of Dog Stories by a Crazy Old Coot, “The covenant” is my explication of the bond and the communion that bird hunters share with their dogs. It has been … Continue reading
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Christmas gifts for my grandchildren
This Christmas essay was posted five years ago on the Dispatches from a Northern Town blog. As this year of 2020 comes to an end, a year of much trial and turmoil and suffering, Christmas gifts for my grandchildren seemed … Continue reading
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Blindsided
No doubt about it: this was clearly a crime of passion. Fueled by a dangerous mix of testosterone and endorphins, and armed with a hefty set of antlers, the whitetail buck attacked and ripped apart one of my ground blinds. … Continue reading
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883 cow photos
Reminder to self: remove the SD cards from the trail cameras before the cattle are moved to the hilltop pasture! A mixed herd of Jersey dairy heifers and Devon beef steers cell-grazed our hayfield – five-acre plots at a time … Continue reading
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Coot Dogs – An Anthology of Dog Stories by a Crazy Old Coot
A NEW BOOK! Coot Dogs – An Anthology of Dog Stories by a Crazy Old Coot. And just in time for Christmas. The latest of five books in the Old Coot series is available through Amazon at Coot Dogs. Although … Continue reading
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How to read the solunar hunting-fishing calendar
Long years ago, a hunting companion confessed to me that he was a firm believer in those calendars that portend to list the best dates and times for hunting and fishing, based on “Solunar Forecasts and Predictions.” He swore by … Continue reading
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