Sheltering with the Loons

Images from Brant Lake: The Juniper Bush

Have you ever hunted juniper? Those unfamiliar with giant juniper hunts might conclude that in contrast to hunting wild game on the densely wooded savannah of Africa, a juniper bush in the meadows of Brant Lake would be easy prey. Wrong! A giant juniper grew in a field off Palisades Road where, I…

Images from Brant Lake: The White Pine

A word about the white pine. This variety of pine served as masts for ships in the British Navy, provided meals high in vitamin C, and the pine rosin waterproofed baskets and boats. If you suffer from tapeworm, mix the pine needles with beer and those little pests will die, although I prefer…