Tag Archives: nature

Beware the Bryozoans!

Posted on June 25, 2012 by

Our neighbor David  paddled over in his kayak, a red plastic bucket straddled between his knees. Inside, he’d scooped up an alien gelatinous glob that had attached to his dock. We weren’t surprised, having already seen colonies of these brain-like … Continue reading →

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The High Line: A Different Way to See NYC

Posted on October 31, 2011 by

What’s great about New York City’s High Line is what it doesn’t have. There are no concessions selling souvenirs or hotdogs. The mile-long pedestrian walkway brings people to an area of the city they’d normally ignore. The former rail road … Continue reading →

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