No sneakers, no shoes, no socks just bare feet on the ground.  That is how the little boy explored the world.  A breeze came from the south, the direction the little boy was facing.  He giggled and blinked his eyes as the wind hit his face.  He pointed up, and said “look!”  It was more […]

Eshay’s Advice on Planning a Memorable Camping Trip There are two kinds of unforgettable camping trips – the ones you want to remember and the ones you may wish to forget. But in truth, I am personally grateful for all of my camping memories. Some of those early camping trips taught me some pretty important […]

For many of us….it’s beginning.  That mild depression that begins right after the holiday season and increases until late February; When it almost feels unbearable and then the sun starts shining and the snow starts melting, and the hope of brighter days returns.   Living in the Ithaca area now for just about 35 years, I […]

Last night, by the light of the moon, I walked down Hammond Hill Road with Taz.  Well, I walked and Taz ran.  It was a mix of clouds and stars and moonlight.  It was cold and crisp and quite amazing.  We are spending the weekend down at camp while guests stay at the Mountain Queen.  This is […]

November has been a busy month on the hill.  With the help of Branden, a friend and fellow tree lover, I started the month by harvesting some trees that toppled over last winter due to the moist ground.   One was  beautiful Red Oak – big enough that it would take two people to wrap there […]