Monthly Archives: August 2010

Under the Fog

by Kathy Ruff Today’s morning bike ride was cool and refreshing. The natural smells of fresh air, pine needles and dewy foliage were accented with a tinge of wood smoke from campfires burning at the campgrounds. As the fog rolled … Continue reading

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Choosing Bridges

by Kathy Ruff Past storms have created downed trees across the Mauch Chunk Creek, including this one to the right of a bridge that leads to the sportsmen’s club. To me it seems pretty obvious which bridge to use to … Continue reading

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The End of the Road

by Kathy Ruff I’ve seen some crazy road signs over the years, but this one has to be the most unique. I wonder if this was a one of a kind. As Tioga County, Pennsylvania grows, expanding into connections with … Continue reading

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Whispers from Within

by Kathy Ruff “None of us will ever accomplish anything excellent or commanding except when he listens to the whisper which is heard by him alone.” (Ralph Waldo Emerson 1803-1882) This is a picture of Suzi sitting on a bench … Continue reading

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Suzi & Jerry’s Wild Kingdom

by Kathy Ruff This picture and video were taken in a pond at my sister and brother-in-law’s back yard in Tioga, Pennsylvania. I must warn you — this is life and death in action. If you are a frog lover … Continue reading

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Natural Time Away

by Kathy Ruff I took a long weekend off (Thursday through Monday) and I ran away from the concrete jungle to my sister’s sanctuary in Tioga Township, Pennsylvania (about 3 1/2 hours’ northwest). On the way back from our bike … Continue reading

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Beyond the Fog

by Kathy Ruff Today’s bike ride to the lake was filled with dewy moisture and fog once I came off Summit Hill where the sun was shining brightly. Can you guess why lies beyond the fog in this meadow? Probably … Continue reading

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