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Seasons Fodder.

The many seasons of the year, from cold to warm weather are important to how we live our lives.

Autumn.

Be Thankful This Thanksgiving. You are much better off then many. [November 27, 2008]

Columbus Day. Some thoughts on the day we celebrate Italian-Americans and the European Discovery of America. [October 12, 2009]

Delightful Fall Hikes. Here are some recommendations for nice hikes this fall. [September 26, 2011]

Halloween is for Kids, Community. This holiday is a great opportunity to get kids out in the community. [October 31, 2007]

November. A month of holidays, activities, and grey skies is upon us. [November 1, 2009]

October is Here. It's time to enjoy the beautiful fall weather. [October 1, 2007]

September. The month of transition into the fall season. [September 1, 2009]

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Change.

2011 Pictures of the Year. A look back at a selection of photos from places I've been over the past year. [December 29, 2011]

A Look Back: Photos, This Month. The photos I have taken over the years around this month. [December 31, 1969]

As Late Fall Changes to Spring on Bennett Hill ... A series of photos from different times during winter, showing how winter progresses up there. [April 19, 2011]

As We Enter 2011. Brief thoughts on the end of this past year and start of next year. [December 31, 2010]

Sunrise and Sunsets in Albany. A look at when to expect the sun to rise and set in the coming months in Albany, NY. [December 31, 1969]

Sunshine Makes Me High. There is nothing like the bright morning sunshine filtering down from the sky. [August 21, 2010]

The Colors Lacking in Our World Today. There is something beautiful about looking a photos from other seasons. [August 6, 2009]

Time Disappears. It amazes me how fast the time disappears. [November 21, 2008]

Christmas Lists.

What is the Greatest Christmas Gift? Some things beyond gifts we all should treasure on Christmas. [December 18, 2005]

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Spring.

April. The final month before things start to green up and become spring-like. [April 1, 2010]

Daylight Saving Time. Regardless of energy savings, light in evening is great. [April 14, 2008]

I Love Spring. Just some of the colors of spring that is now fully come to Albany. [April 28, 2010]

May. The month where nature springs back to life, we plant, and we enjoy nature's treasures. [May 3, 2010]

Spring Really Ain't Here. The calender says it's spring, but the weather doesn't reflect it. [April 13, 2009]

Summer.

August. The final full month of the summer season is now upon us. [August 3, 2009]

Independence Day. Thoughts on independence today and yesterday. [July 4, 2007]

July. The middle month of summer gives us some of the longest nights and most beautiful weather. [July 1, 2010]

June. The month of the longest days, we see nature mature into wildflowers and juneberries. [June 1, 2010]

Labor Day. Celebrating all the little things we all do to make our society a better place. [September 7, 2009]

Memorial Day. Some thoughts on today's holiday. [May 28, 2007]

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Weather.

A Grey Hump Day. Just some thoughts as we enter the middle of the week. [May 9, 2012]

It Should Not Rain on Weekends. Rain on weekends much too often ruins people plans; should happen on weekdays. [August 17, 2010]

Winter.

41 Degrees. That's what today's average high is despite the snowy weather today. [March 7, 2011]

A Winter Picture Break. We can't really get away from winter, but we can look at summertime pictures. [January 28, 2011]

Christmas Comes and Goes Once Again. Reflecting upon another holiday that has come and gone once again. [December 26, 2010]

Christmas Eve Service. Candlelight services are an amazing time during a very special holiday. [December 25, 2004]

Days Are Getting Longer. Despite the cold and snow, the longer days are a sign of times to come. [February 11, 2011]

December. The final month of the year where we celebrate Christ's birth, a New Year. [December 1, 2009]

February. The harshest, most winterly, but shortest month of the year is upon us. [February 1, 2010]

Ground Hog Day. Let's hope for some clouds this morning, as it's been a rough winter. [February 2, 2009]

January. We have reached the coldest but not harshest month of the year. [January 1, 2010]

March. This month the calender says spring, and by the end of the month, we see some warmer weather and lots of snow. [March 4, 2009]

Martin Luther King Day. Thoughts on the history of African Americans and race today. [January 16, 2007]

Merry Christmas. Some brief thoughts on this special day. [December 25, 2008]

Not A Big Fan of Winter. This really cold weather of recent sucks. [January 19, 2012]

Remembering the Ice Storm '08. Here are some photos and memories from the Ice Storm that happened a year ago today. [December 11, 2009]

The Six Step Plan for Summer. Basically it's simple: you let nature take it's course. [January 25, 2012]

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“The policy of the state shall be to conserve and protect its natural resources and scenic beauty and encourage the development and improvement of its agricultural lands for the production of food and other agricultural products.”
Article 14, Section 4 NY State Constitution