Weather, Whether, Wethers: Night Sky Lights In October Country

Human compassion is equal to human cruelty, and it is up to each of us to tip the balance.–Alice Walker

Walloped again and again. Florida this time. Carolinas and neighbors. Get up. So much is still possible. Alive.

Carved pumpkin, art.


Solutions. And geomagnetic storms, the Northern Lights–look up. One person making a difference. Is this not amazing?

“A few days ago I walked along the edge of the lake and was treated to the crunch and rustle of leaves with each step I made. The acoustics of this season are different and all sounds, no matter how hushed, are as crisp as autumn air.”–Eric Sloane

Look up. Glorious.

Weather, just wait a bit and conditions outside, and on the planet, will shift.

Whether, choose between.

Wether, a gelded male sheep.

Fiber Festival of New England presented by Eastern States Exposition and New England Sheep & Wool Growers Association is Saturday, Nov. 2, 2024 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Sunday, Nov. 3, 2024, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.–inside the Mallary Complex on the Eastern States Exposition fairgrounds. Admission fee; parking.

Change is the nature of life. This election, no sitting by and being passive.

Don't miss: For a memorable way to combine a ride, autumn foliage and a pretty unforgettable place, head out to see the glacial potholes, a geological wonder and may be seen at the base of Salmon Falls in Shelburne Falls, Massachusetts – this is but one stop on the Mohawk Trail.

Stone potholes at the falls - simply amazing.Shelburne Falls is a walkable town with nifty shops and the Bridge of Flowers – which once served as a trolley trail bridge for real, but the creativity in this area transformed it into a much-loved attraction.

The Native Americans who walked the path and trade route today known as the “Mohawk Trail” used to inspire stories of those long-ago days told while on family excursions driving along the modern-day Route 2 – which closely follows the original winding footpaths that connected in the region tribes with other communities in norther New York state and beyond. Drive the trail today as it makes a steep climb from Greenfield, Mass. and soon you will be at a higher altitude in rolling mountains with scenic fields, farms and overlooks.

Editor's note: This story has been updated.