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The Wolf Moon, More About Wolves, Wolf Legends and Beliefs
Tonight, January 19, 2011, is the first full moon of the year, and it has been known as the “Wolf Moon” since colonial times in America, and before that by Native American tribes. To the best of my knowledge, the … Continue reading →
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December, Fun in the Snow and Ice, Winter Wildlife, Won’t Be Long Now
I’ve thought it curious ever since I was a grade school kid that December has stayed “December” through the centuries. Just the kind of thing a kid like me would snicker at – that the 10th month (Latin, of course, … Continue reading →
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The Rev. Dr.'s Musings on Nature, Life & Belief 