Tag: Blackstone Valley

BLACKSTONE VALLEY BRIDGES

CMMC: Bridges What a perfectly timed subject! I have a whole new set of pictures taken yesterday of "our" bridge. Of course, everyone in Uxbridge considers it "their" bridge. It's that kind of bridge. Plus, other Blackstone Valley bridges, most of them crossing the Blackstone River, but a few going over the Mumford River.

FALL FOLIAGE BY THE BLACKSTONE

FOTD – Fall Foliage in the Valley I haven't even started work on any of Garry's next round of photographs -- or gotten close to finishing the first round. September and October have been crazy busy, but while we were out, we did take a lot of pictures. We know this area really well, so … Continue reading FALL FOLIAGE BY THE BLACKSTONE

FALL COMES TO THE VALLEY

Festival of Leaves ~ Color on the Mumford Until a few days ago, there was no color in the trees. Then, overnight, I started to see bright trees, patches of red, gold, and orange. Yesterday I took a few pictures in our own backyard. Today, we spent half an hour by the Mumford Dam -- our … Continue reading FALL COMES TO THE VALLEY

ENGLISH STARLINGS IN THE VALLEY

Birds of the Week Invitation CIII Long, long time ago, British settlers brought their favorite wild birds to live in America. Thus we have Mute Swans, European Sparrows who closely resemble their American pals. And Starlings. I know we aren't supposed to transport wild birds and there are lots of laws against it now, but back … Continue reading ENGLISH STARLINGS IN THE VALLEY

MY BRIEF CAREER AS AN ANIMAL CONTROL OFFICER

I live in a small town. The village, or as we say around here, "downtown," has a classic brick town hall, an old church that has become a museum and an elegant old library. Our neighboring town, Millville, makes Uxbridge look like Metropolis. Their town hall is a unit in a condo building. The center of … Continue reading MY BRIEF CAREER AS AN ANIMAL CONTROL OFFICER

WHICH WAYS YOU CAN GO

 CWWC:  Any road, path, step, bridge or sign Most of these are recent or new, but one is from last fall. The stone bridge across the Blackstone The old horse trail by the Blackstone Path by the Mumford river dam

FALL FOLIAGE BY THE BLACKSTONE

FOTD – October 12 – Fall Foliage in the Valley I haven't even started work on any of Garry's next round of photographs -- or gotten close to finishing the first round. September and October have been crazy busy, but while we were out we did take a lot of pictures. We know this area … Continue reading FALL FOLIAGE BY THE BLACKSTONE

MANY AUTUMNS OF OUR LIVES

Story and Photographs: Garry Armstrong FOTD – October 8 – The many autumns of our lives It's that time of year to to worship Mother Nature's foliage. The eye turning montage of color changes. Natural changes. No CGI magic from Hollywood. Autumn has always seemed the most bittersweet season of the year to me from childhood … Continue reading MANY AUTUMNS OF OUR LIVES

FALL COMES TO THE VALLEY

Festival of Leaves 2023: Week # 3 ~ Color on the Mumford Until a few days ago, there was no color in the trees. Then, overnight, I started to see bright trees, patches of red, gold and orange. Yesterday I took a few pictures in our own backyard. Today, we spent a half hour by the … Continue reading FALL COMES TO THE VALLEY

ALMOST AUTUMN

There's nothing like some sunshine after the endless rain of summer on a crisp day at the beginning of fall. We haven't been doing much. I've been recovering and Marilyn's been packing dolls and photographing dolls. We've both been going back and forth to doctors. By the end of the day we've been tired. Still, … Continue reading ALMOST AUTUMN