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Winter Spirits and Solitude

Edith Wharton’s Ghosts demonstrate that the solitude of a winter night might still evoke dread and and wonder.

Readying for Winter

With the arrival of a difficult winter, simple comforts and pastimes might provide much-needed support.

(Courtesy of Victoriana Magazine)

Winter Reading: A Welcomed Respite

During winter evenings, I enjoy nothing more than sitting in my cozy parlor and passing the hours with a book. The cold and the early darkness provide the perfect excuse to pull away from the workaday world and immerse myself in the written word. I always look forward to the winter.

Great Falls, Paterson, New Jersey. (Photograph by Author)

The (Frozen) Great Falls of Paterson

During the recent cold snap, my friends invited me to join them for an afternoon trip to see the Great Falls in Paterson, New Jersey. Why might this be noteworthy? The Great Falls, the inspiration behind Alexander Hamilton’s industrial experiment, stood frozen. That’s right. Frozen.

Cleaning Up the Garden: a Passage into Winter

During the past several weekends, I have been cleaning up my garden to prepare for the coming winter months. Bit by bit, I approached this annual seasonal project: I pulled up the remaining pepper and tomato plants, pruned bushes and shrubs, dumped potting soil into the compost bin and pile, put away chairs and tables,…