The first step any aspiring chef, or talented home cook, takes is to purchase a quality culinary knife set. I’d say the knife set, along with a good cutting board or butchers block, tops the list of items to acquire. Even if a skillet is out of reach for the time being, we can, at […]
A Draft Horse at an Equine Rescue in Western Maine
As the largest of the horse breeds, draft horses were bred for completing difficult tasks, such as plowing and other farm labor. Draft horses are tall, muscular and heavy-boned. There are several breeds with an array of characteristics, but all of these horses share a common trait as being gentle giants. These horses are not […]
A Scenic Hike at Smalls Falls in West Central Franklin, Maine
Autumn foliage during early October in New England. A footbridge at the base of Smalls Falls in Western Maine. A view of Sandy River surrounded by early fall foliage. The Base Of The Waterfall At Smalls Falls Near Rangeley In Maine The Bottom Of Smalls Falls In Early October Clear And Fresh Flowing Water Over […]
New England Flowers
The perennial bleeding heart flower (Dicentra spectabilis) is a shade-loving woodland plant that blooms in the spring. Red clover (Trifolium pratense) is a perennial short-lived flowering plant found in New England. Flowering bee balm (Monarda) is in the mint family (Lamiaceae) also known as horsemint, oswego tea and bergamot. A Rose (Rosa) growing in the […]
An American Tree Sparrow Visits the Backyard in Western Maine
The American tree sparrow Spizelloides arborea is a plump and medium-sized sparrow also known as a winter sparrow. Field markings include a rusty-colored cap and eyeline on a gray head and brown wings with white bars. The beak is small and the upper part is dark and the lower part is yellow. The breast is […]
The Acropolis of Athens in Greece
The Acropolis of Athens in Greece is an ancient citadel located above the city of Athens and contains several ancient buildings of great historic and architectural significance. The most famous building is the Parthenon, dedicated to the goddess Athena, who is considered the patron of Athens. The Acropolis is the most popular site in Greece […]