River water formed crystal stalactites in a small branch by the riverbank near Hansome Eddy. These icicles were formed when the river was at a high level, and gradually receded to normal level during sub-freezing temperatures.
New Year’s river walk
With the cold, blustery days that we experienced around the New Year, its not likely that too many folks ventured out to check on outdoor activity unless they were hunting or fishing, or perhaps taking a drive in the car to try to view wildlife or just the winter landscape.
Where have all the columns gone, long time passing?
Upstairs in the cabin loft lies a small black book, tucked away beneath a narrow shelf. The pages of that book remind me of a time long gone. Back then I had tried to duplicate the writing style of Ray Bergman, who wrote that wonderful book, “Trout.” The words I wrote then now seem to be forced and labored. In 1949 I was too young to realize that imitation is only a pale copy of another’s words. It’s better to sing your own song, even if at times dissonant and off key.
