Notes from Old Lyme
Subtitle: life on the marsh and other essays
By: Sydney M. Williams
Publisher: Bauhan Publishing
Published: 2015
Place of publication: Peterborough, New Hampshire
Language: eng
ISBN-13: 9780872332126
Subjects: Social life and customs; Conduct of life; Travel; Philosophy; Political and social views; Homes and haunts; Outdoor life; Country life; Biography
Description: "Sydney Williams has compiled a medley of essays that reflect on the precious moments of life spent in contemplation, away from the hustle and bustle of the everyday grind. They include his time spent in nature, with friends and family, or reflecting on our nation's current affairs. Within his essays there is an inspiring appreciation of the art of savoring life rather than careening through it, unaware of surroundings and ourselves"--Provided by publisher.
Table of contents: title: I. The great outdoors; title: The return of the bluebird; title: An afternoon on the golf course; title: An early morning row; title: Life on the marsh; title: Kayaking on the marsh creeks; title: Skiing in Vail; title: Skiing the Bolshoi Ballroom; title: Hours on Mount Washington; title: A hike on Mount Tam; title: The first storm of the winter in New York; title: Where have all the frogs gone?; title: Osprey; title: II. The world at large; title: Thoughts on the tragedies of September 11 (September 13, 2001); title: 9/11 remembered (September 7, 2011); title: New Yorker meets Texan; title: Hurricane Irene : first, anticipation, and then, her power; title: A reunion in Vienna; title: Memorial Day in Old Lyme (May 2007); title: Memorial Day, 2013; title: The Fourth of July, 2013; title: Veterans Day, 2009; title: Years on Wall Street; title: A cradle of civilization; title: Connecticut : she loves me, she loves me not; title: Partisan politics; title: III. Books and other interests; title: In defense of books, real books; title: Reading for pleasure and knowledge; title: The violin : perfection found early; title: Laughter : the medicine that works; title: IV. Family and friends; title: The cycle of life; title: Family get-togethers; title: Thanksgiving 2007; title: Catalogues; title: On the birth of my ninth grandchild; title: Dakota : June 1, 1987-January 30, 2004; title: An afternoon with Thomas the Train; title: Moving and "stuff"; title: Reunion : fifty-five years and counting; title: The death of a friend; title: Letter to Vail skiing friends; title: A fiftieth anniversary; title: Man's education; title: Another birthday!; title: Remembering 1965.