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February 2018

Recreation

A future Olympian?

I love the Olympics, especially the winter Olympics.  When the Olympics are on television, do not bother me.  The only thing better than watching greatness, is seeking to be great.  Being a winter sports enthusiast, it’s amazing to immerse myself in two weeks watching the best of the best compete. …

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Wildlife

All About Moose

I clipped the leashes on the dogs and sleepily took them out for do their business at 7 a.m.  Shawnee instantly fixated on the forest below, intently staring.  Soon, I realized that yes indeed, the moose had returned and were bedded below our house near our septic field. Since moose…

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Lifestyle

What is the traction law?

As I slowly proceeded west on Interstate 70, signs flashed overhead.  Amidst the flying snowflakes, flashing yellow words warned motorists, “Passenger Traction Law in Effect”.  I racked my brain to figure out what this meant.  Since I was driving my Subaru Forester with snow tires, I figured I was ok. …

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Wildlife

Groundhog Day or Marmot Day?

As is the case most years, a crowd of people gathered in Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania yesterday to watch a rodent come out of his den.  As lore has it, if he sees his shadow, there will be six more weeks of winter, and if not, we will have an early spring….

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