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The Patterdale Hall Diaries | A high albedo
“Walking a dog in these conditions is deadly. Whilst Archie may only weigh 15 pounds, he can go from 0–60 in seconds and exert the force of a complete team of sled dogs.”
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The Patterdale Hall Diaries | A cheeky pint
“A very common and significant part of British life, the cheeky pint plays a key role in keeping people sane during trying times.”
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The Patterdale Hall Diaries | In-between days
“As we drift through the wilderness that is this time of year, I have a little time to reflect. Archie and everybody else are asleep, all the pots are clean, and I’m working on my second cup of tea.”
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The Patterdale Hall Diaries | A recipe for de-stressing
“I’ve been writing this diary for two years now. Putting my thoughts down has been enjoyable, and documenting this time of my life is kind of fun. I’m slowing down.”
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The Patterdale Hall Diaries | Truly an entangled life
“Raising children is hard and rewarding, and both Bob and Morris seem to be thriving. I’m glad we now have Patterdale Hall. I’m very tired and I need to rest. The Hall is the place where I will rest.”
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Down to Earth | October showers bring November flowers
“The severe drought we experienced in late summer this year has led to several interesting phenomena in the plant world.”
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Down to Earth | Celebrate Public Lands Day
National Public Lands Day is celebrated annually at public lands in the U.S. on the fourth Saturday of September.
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The Patterdale Hall Diaries | Harvest time at the Hall
“The semester is in full effect. Summer flew by. I saw turkeys again out at the Hall last night. Five hens were on the prowl around the house while I was reading in the great room.”
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The Patterdale Hall Diaries | Wyatt’s predilection
“An exciting day: Yellow Springs Brewery is making the English pale ale ‘Wyatt’s Eviction,’ and so I shall show up to empty the mash tun and generally get in the way.”
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News from the Past: August 2024
Contributing writer Don Hollister dove into the YS News archives to uncover past articles and more in his most recent installment of his News from the Past column.
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