I was sitting in my living room watching some inane action movie about galactic aliens when I looked out the window to see a bright orange glow rising from OUR own galaxy. I watched intently as the bold full moon slowly crept above the old Essex firehouse. Finding the charisma of … [Read more...] about Moonlit Path on Frozen Lake Champlain
Photography
Kristen Eden’s Eagle
Caught a glimpse of the "Essex" Eagle yesterday. We were headed out of Essex and clearly sighted the eagle out on the frozen lake near George Davis's "duck pond". Its huge size made it hard to miss! [pullquote]They are majestic, elegant birds definitely commanding … [Read more...] about Kristen Eden’s Eagle
Snow Geese
Laura Smith and I spent several hours in the area of Point Au Roche, both State Park beach and cut down corn fields nearby. We were hoping to see Snow Geese and got more than imagined. Well, Laura did as I have seen huge numbers of them before. In the end we must have seen 30 - … [Read more...] about Snow Geese
Multimedia Concert at LPCA Honors Anne LaBastille
On August 17th the Ricochet Duo—Jane Boxall, marimba and Rose Chancler, piano—will perform a very special multimedia concert at The Lake Placid Center for the Arts (LPCA) honoring the late Adirondack conservationist and Woodswoman author Anne LaBastille. This unique concert will … [Read more...] about Multimedia Concert at LPCA Honors Anne LaBastille
Digital Photography Tips and Tricks: Presentation at the Library
On Thursday , July 24, at 7:00 p.m. at the Belden Noble Memorial Library, Essex resident and local technology guru Ken Hughes will share tips and tricks about taking digital photographs and making them really stand out for friends and family to see. Ken will cover the basics … [Read more...] about Digital Photography Tips and Tricks: Presentation at the Library