Volume 23- The Many Benefits of Hobbies/Activities — Welcome back to my popular series about helping retirees enjoy their hard-earned retirement. It’s that time of year again, believe it or not. Mother nature has turned on the Winter switch here in Central NY State after a beautiful Fall. Last week I did my final lawn mowing and leaf…

Week #1 Results-Off to a Good Start — My First Article For Tea With Mother Nature I wish to thank Jane Frost (Jane Grows Garden Rooms) for allowing me to write for this publication. For those of you who are not familiar with my writing, I focus mainly on gardening, birdwatching, and outdoor adventure. I also write a…

Should Daylight Savings Time Be Year-Round? — As we turned back our clocks last weekend, the semi-annual debate re-surfaced again. Should Daylight Savings Time be year-round or should we continue to change the clocks twice a year? What Do You Think? I think we all enjoy getting that extra hour of sleep every Fall. In theory. This…

Project FeederWatch Has Begun — I am dedicating this article to Dennett and Captain Argentina who both deserve some enjoyment in their lives. I hope this article brings them some joy while also giving them a nice distraction. On a happy note things are looking up for them and we all wish them the best.

Volume 22: Fall is a great time to relax and appreciate retirement — Welcome back. Every day when I wake up and go downstairs, the routine is predictable. Making coffee is job #1. Once the coffee is done, I pour a cup and head for my recliner. Up go my legs as I sit back and relax. Then I take a moment to…

Volume 45-Tag Along With Me on My Sometimes Boring Sometimes Interesting Sometimes Humorous Journey Through Life — Welcome back. It’s been a few weeks since my last journal entry. Here we are heading for the end of October. Time marches on. Rather quickly indeed. Enjoy the Warm Weather This Weekend and Next Week in the Northeast After a rather chilly last 4 or 5 days, with temperatures…

Volume 26-The Fall Colors Were Peak on Columbus Day Here in Central NY Welcome Back. Some years the Fall leaves are so-so. Some years they are downright awesome. This year they are definitely awesome. Everywhere you look, the colors are beautiful. …

Volume 44-Tag Along With Me on My Sometimes Boring Sometimes Interesting Sometimes Awesome Journey Through Life — Welcome back. It’s hard to believe that it’s October. The gardening season is pretty much over although a few cold hardy crops remain. Last week I took advantage of some nice weather to get the gardens in good shape for next season. …

Volume 25-The Leaves Are Just Starting to Turn Here In Central NY State — Welcome back. Ambler NY State forest is an often overlooked state forest here in central NY State. At 628 acres it is one of the smaller forests. I visit here quite often for biking, hiking, and cross-country skiing. Even though I visit often, the experience is different each time depending…