The strange encounter with that spider, my cellmate and only companion, caused me to reconsider my idea of love. In 1982 I was a 29 year old photojournalist in Central … Continue reading A Spider’s Love by William Gilbert
Delia and Heywood by Betsy Folwell
Is there such a thing as a garage spider? Maybe the landlocked version of a dock spider? The habitats are not that different so it made sense to Delia that … Continue reading Delia and Heywood by Betsy Folwell
Barking Dogs and Jumping Spiders by Judyann Grant
The sun was shining and a pleasant breeze was ruffling the soft green leaves of the maple trees. Freshly mown grass, newly planted vegetable garden and melodious bird song added … Continue reading Barking Dogs and Jumping Spiders by Judyann Grant
Wolfy by Jordan Magurk
he appearedone day in my fathers' new car8-legged and hairy he took up no spaceand was welcome to reside we offered shelterand warmth he trailed wisps of websand wonderas he … Continue reading Wolfy by Jordan Magurk
How to Make a Spider Your Ally by M. A. Phillips
An invisible threat lurks outside, microscopic yet bigger than I can comprehend. I tell myself that I'm safe at home with my daughter. I miss my students in the classroom, … Continue reading How to Make a Spider Your Ally by M. A. Phillips
Rustic Readers Book Club
Calling all readers! The Adirondack Experience and the Adirondack Center for Writing are teaming up to launch a new book club focused on classic and contemporary books about, set in, … Continue reading Rustic Readers Book Club
Godine’s “Adirondack Blackface: A Hidden History” at Whallonsburg Grange
The Whallonsburg Grange Hall in Essex, is set to welcome historian and author Amy Godine to the Lyceum lecture series on Tuesday, April 23 at 7:30 pm. Her lecture will … Continue reading Godine’s “Adirondack Blackface: A Hidden History” at Whallonsburg Grange
Wired in the Wild by Jeanna Matthews
Wired in the Wild Even in the Adirondacks, big data is watching you by Jeanna Matthews One of the reasons I love the Adirondacks is the invitation to escape technology. … Continue reading Wired in the Wild by Jeanna Matthews