I went to visit my daughter in college this past weekend. It is always an exciting trip out west, (it’s actually only 95 miles from my home – a straight shot out Route 78). The excursion normally starts early on a Saturday, (9, 10 am or thereabouts). There is a palpable energy circulating as I […]
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Birthdays are a reminder that it is time to count how many rings we have around our bellies. Wait, this is true if you are a tree. There are numerous ways to determine exactly how old your dog may be, including checking their teeth and eyes. Radiocarbon dating is one of the best techniques for
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Seeing that towel draped over the banister is always a hard way to wake up during these unforgiving March mornings. Then, there is another very red and extremely tattered towel that greets me in the bathroom. She always uses these two when she comes home. The red one has been with her since she was
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CONGRATULATIONS to our FIRST EVER Photo Contest Winner – Daisy, an English Springer Spaniel, from New Jersey. She is 13.5 years old and loves hanging out in her back yard, eating any & all dog treats, hanging with her owner Teresa M., and being a genuine goofball! Three Facts about English Springer Spaniels: Three Facts
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“Jazz is a music built on individualism and compromise, independence and cooperation.” If you have ever heard the musical magic of Charlie Parker’s horn, the pleasurable plucking of Thelonius Monk’s piano, or the solid, smooth solos of Buddy Rich on the drums, then you must appreciate jazz. And if you do, then you comprehend the
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There is an old adage that says — “Red sky in morning, sailors take warning.” This was in reference to how the red sky meant a high-pressure system has moved eastward, and a low-pressure system was moving in with rain. An ominous warning for these travelers. The picture to your right, in this newsletter, is
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Welcome to the first edition of The Pear Tree Project Newsletter – The Bartlett! Our story began in June 2023; the idea to begin a community inspired by photography, writing and human connections. Since then, we have been determined to create an environment where our community of experiences are not rated nor rewarded based on
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