Category Archives: Local-interest

The Psychological Impact of Having Killers in the Woods Close to Home

Posted on June 26, 2015 by

It has been 20 days since two murderers escaped from the correctional facility in Dannamora, New York.  This has disrupted life in the North Country and affected many of us in the ‘neighborhood’ where the search has been happening; in … Continue reading →

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Loon Song: A Glorious Moment (video)

Posted on August 8, 2010 by

This is a 2-minute Enrichment Meditation starring a loon and its calls. Hiking in the Adirondack’s is wonderful and spiritual for me. You never know when a chance encounter will strike a chord of wonder and connection. For me loons … Continue reading →

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Discovering Nature’s Energy

Posted on February 21, 2010 by

This post and video are intended to express one way in which nature is part of the broader “community” in which we all live.  All pictures except one were taken in my home territory, the Adirondack Park in northern New York.   … Continue reading →

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Mia’s Adirondack Holiday Season Fairy Fantasy

Posted on December 22, 2009 by

A video to make you smile! It features Mia, an English Springer Spaniel, Adirondack scenery, and a fairy perhaps only Mia can see. Music is “Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairies” from Tchaikovsky’s Nutcracker Suite.

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Joyful Notes #2: Robins!

Posted on April 18, 2009 by

Mother Nature is trying hard to give birth to Spring here in The North Country. As I write this, a cold rain is falling and it is a chilly 35 degrees. Each day is a gift and today’s gift is … Continue reading →

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Musings #1: Bear Confusion Syndrome

Posted on April 6, 2009 by

By: Rich Liotta It is at this time of year that a strange phenomenon occurs with many people I know here in the Adirondacks.  One day in early spring awareness changes and everything feels different. This can be a disconcerting … Continue reading →

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