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Nature: English sparrows drive out native birds
There were surprises in the wood pile this week! Some family members discovered some interesting ...
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Nature: Grosbeaks come in many varieties
Notices of new arrivals have almost come to me daily this month. Now IS a great time to watch the birds for they are in their breeding plumage and easiest to recognize. A handsome Blue Grosbeak visited a feeder of some friends this past week in Tremont. I suspect that the Rose Breasted Grosbeak is …
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I’m disgusted by my son-in-law’s overture. Do I tell my daughter?
Hi, Carolyn: Recently my daughter and son-in-law were staying at my home. My husband was away. After an enjoyable evening out, we came home and had more wine. My daughter and their baby went to bed while my son-in-law and I stayed up chatting. At one point he said, “You look pretty cute, why don’t …
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Nature: Hummingbirds get chilly, feeders help
Spring is a glorious time of year with so much going on in the out of doors for humans and wildlife. A summer tanager arrived on a Tremont feeder this past week. Probably most people know the beautiful scarlet tanager with its scarlet red body and black wings. It is often described as a tropical …
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Painful to see ex-boyfriend’s sister
Dear Carolyn: My boyfriend of three years recently cheated on me, broke up with me through an email, and then ghosted me. I know I should be glad to be rid of him, but I loved him. I’m trying my best to go on without him. Before and during our relationship I was very good …
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Nature: Prime time for warbler watching
Frogs and salamanders are very active now. Even in mid-afternoon. One day I was able to watch many frogs actively engaged in courtship and mating rituals in a small vernal pool next to the road. The peepers and wood frogs have been singing their love songs and the females have come from far and near …
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Does inner peace only come from being with your soul mate?
Dear Carolyn: My marriage of 25 years is coming to an amicable end. I’m very depressed, but not about that — it’s because I feel like I’ve spent my whole life looking for a soul mate, unsuccessfully. I’m fearful that at my age, if I haven’t found someone by now, I never will. My friends …
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Nature: Treasures underfoot
Peepers are getting louder these spring nights and their chorus will swell to mighty heights as the evenings are warmer. It is my favorite sound to hear after a long winter. This little frog has a mighty voice! Take time to listen as they and the wood frogs call in island pools and ponds. A …
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Dealing with family’s frustration over wedding in Hawaii
Dear Carolyn: My fiancé and I are planning a Hawaii wedding. We’re from the East Coast. We would love for all of our family to make the wedding, but we understand some of our family and friends won’t be able to make it. I have an aunt who is notorious for influencing others to make …