By: Pamela Leavey On: January 20, 2012 at 12:58 pm
It’s a beautiful day here on the river…
As I sit here at my desk, to my left I see the river sparkling with a fervent, intensely brilliant reflection of the sun. Not a cloud in the sky, with my desk facing south, the sun sits at 11:23 outside of my window.
To the right of my desk, outside of the bay window in which my desk sits, I watch as the ice floes float down stream, creating ever changing patterns.
Housebound as I am for a few more days, I am re-minded every day how blessed I am to live here on the river with my slivers of river views that constantly fill my heart and soul with love and gratitude.
The mighty Merrimack River is rooted in my body, mind and soul. As a small child I grew up along the river in West Newbury. At eleven, we moved to Newburyport and short walk to the Chain Bridge area.
It was one year after moving back to this area (a little over 3 years ago) when I realized that more than anything in this breathtakingly beautiful estuary, abundant in Mother Nature’s gifts, it was the river that most spoke to me.
She lifts me up, she carries me in her bouyant arms, like the mother and she lets my heart and soul float in her love.
(Photo: Winter On The Merrimack River ~~ c. Pamela J. Leavey 2012)
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By: Pamela Leavey On: January 18, 2012 at 3:52 pm
Having your right foot in a cast is truly a pain in the a**. I’m not sure what is most annoying about it all, but not being able to drive is a big one. It’s tough being stuck in house and dependent on family and friends for supplies, etc…
I also sorely miss my hiking at Parker River National Wildlife Refuge, Maudsley State Park and along Point Shore in Amesbury. Before I started hiking a few weeks ago, a good drive along the river to Plum Island always served to clear my head.
Thankfully, my hiking partner came by to rescue me on Monday and we took a wonderful drive along the Merrimack River, from Amesbury, through Merrimack and Rock’s Village and then over the Rock’s Village Bridge and back along River Road in West Newbury (my early childhood stomping grounds).
We were looking for Bald Eagles which have been here in smaller numbers this season. The Bald Eagle proved to be elusive on Monday, but we treated to a sighting of 4 – 6 Eastern Bluebirds… Yes, that’s right, the Blue Bird Of Happiness.
Sadly, Continue reading “On The River” »
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By: Pamela Leavey On: August 16, 2011 at 12:29 pm
Newburyport’s harbor as seen from the mouth of the Merrimack River…
(Photo: c. Pamela J. Leavey 2011)
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By: Pamela Leavey On: August 14, 2011 at 3:37 pm
This luscious blue hydrangea blooming along High Street in Newburyport caused me to stop the car a couple of weeks ago…
(Photo: Blue Hydrangea ~ © Pamela J. Leavey)
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By: Pamela Leavey On: August 3, 2011 at 12:11 pm
Abandoned 50 gallon drums at the mouth of the Merrimack River in Newburyport…
(Photo: Plum Island Drums © Pamela J. Leavey 2011)
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By: Pamela Leavey On: June 30, 2011 at 1:07 pm
Everywhere you look right now gardens in the area are flourishing, including The Secret Garden in Newburyport…
(Photo: c. Pamela J. Leavey 2011)
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