CoyoteOldStyle

CoyoteOldStyle
Location
Cheshire County, New Hampshire, United States
Birthday
June 02
Bio
If you can dodge a wrench, you can dodge a ball. --Patches O'Houlihan ________________________________________ If you wear your heart on your sleeve, be sure you also wear a jacket of I don’t care. --Cheryl ________________________________________ Desire is the grassfire drinking gasoline. --Soul Coughing ________________________________________ It is in the admission of ignorance and the admission of uncertainty that there is a hope for the continuous motion of human beings in some direction that doesn't get confined, permanently blocked, as it has so many times before in various periods in the history of man. --Richard Feynman ________________________________________ On the infrequent occasions when I have been called upon in a formal place to play the bongo drums, the introducer never seems to find it necessary to mention that I also do theoretical physics. --Richard Feynman

NOVEMBER 3, 2009 5:33AM

Blow Me!

The crisp air of autumn is all around me and the happy sounds of birds in the trees singing are being These are examples of the dangerous fallen leaves that must be moved out of the way at any cost. Photo Copyright (c) 2009 CoyoteOldStylemercilessly drowned out by the neighbors on all sides of us diligently removing each and every particle of organic detritus from their gardens, their driveways, their decks, their many gas-guz… Read full post »

NOVEMBER 1, 2009 12:18PM

Kal-El Visited Me! (for Gary Justis)

Gary Justis is a frequent reporter on the travels and philosophy of Kal-El, known on this planet as Superman. I was surprised when I looked out my door last night after turning on the porch light in anticipation of trick-or-treaters and saw Kal-El striding toward me.

Is that Kal-El striding up my path? Photo Copyright (c) 2009 CoyoteOldStyle
 

It turns out t… Read full post »

Was this contest more difficult, more challenging, more frightening than the one in September? How could it not be???         

Photo Copyright (c) 2009 CoyoteOldStyle

I hear that the honorable august judges were thrilled with the quality of the submissions and w… Read full post »

Please be warned that if you have a delicate constitution, or you hold the English language with any positive regard, you may not want to view the photograph below. Trick? Or treat? You be the judge.

 

shocking enough to bring a proofreader to her knees! Photo Copyright (c) 2009 CoyoteOldStyle 

Submitted for your approval, this sign was found displayed o… Read full post »

 With a nod to Open Salon’s slogan You make the headlines, on my page,
You Make the Captions!

Last month, we had a lot of fun with CoyoteOldStyle’s OS Anniversary Photo Caption Contest. Today, if you choose to enter, I’m offering for your capti/… Read full post »

OCTOBER 27, 2009 9:12AM

Yankee Harvest Pumpkin Apple Muffins

Pumpkin apple muffins warm from the oven with just a bit of fresh creamery butter. Photo Copyright (c) 2009 CoyoteOldStyle 

 

As October winds down and we head into the colder weather that is a prelude to winter, it’s a good time to use the wonderful fruits and vegetables of the autumn harvest. Since the house is getting a little chillier, more baked treats are a natural. After all, the ovenRead full post »

OCTOBER 26, 2009 2:43PM

Shining Like You’re Golden

I always think of you shining like you're golden. Photo Copyright (c) 2009 CoyoteOldStyle 

The conundrum of mothers
& daughters.

Though you are grown
And no longer need my help to walk
We cherish our time together
Close to our hearts.
(When you were a little girl
I asked you what color you were.
You always replied,
“I’m golden.”)

We battle furiously.
We whine a… Read full post »

My backyard with solar-powered dryer. Copyright (c) 2009 CoyoteOldStyle 

This is my backyard this weekend. The amazing foliage season this year seems to go on and on with the past few days bringing an eye-dazzling array of golden shades, filled with sunlight. Yes, that is my solar-powered clothes dryer.

Under the maple tree in my front yard. Copyright (c) 2009 CoyoteOldStyle 

The maple in my front yard bordering the… Read full post »

Mmmmm. Its Pumpkin Cheesecake Time! Photo Copyright (c) 2009 CoyoteOldStyle 

 

Now that Pumpkin Festival is over it's time to concentrate on Halloween and Thanksgiving. But wait, you have all those pumpkin pieces left over from carving cute little pie pumpkins into jack-o’lanterns.
You need a knock-out dessert. And you don’t want to pay the Chee/
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OCTOBER 19, 2009 11:55AM

Craving the Carving

The count of lighted jack o'lanterns in one place, namely Keene, New Hampshire's downtown, stood at 29,068 this past Saturday night, October 17. Crowds estimated at 70,000 (more than double the city's population) descended to witness this event, featuring a Keene Pumpkin Festival record num/… Read full post »

Jack o'Lantern Pancakes are Cooking. Copyright (c) 2009 CoyoteOldStyle  

Saturday marks the 19th Annual Keene Pumpkin Festival. Growing from a modest community-based Harvest celebration it has become a world-record showplace for thousands of carved pumpkins. Even more thousands of enthusiastic visitors come to view them. The Festival is an ev/Read full post »

OCTOBER 12, 2009 7:00AM

Monadnock Region Foliage Peaks!

Fall foliage color is at its peak on this Columbus Day Weekend in New Hampshire. Here in the Monadnock Region in the southwestern part of the state, we have amazing displays of gold, orange, red and yellow.

 Mt. Monadnock as viewed from Troy, NH. Photo Copyright (c) 2009 CoyoteOldStyle 

Above the treeline, the 3,165 foot (965 meter) granite visage
of Mt.
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The gods of performance smiled on us last night. The stage hands had to add more chairs as the number of concert-goers grew. The show went really well. The audience was happy and stayed after for a meet-and-greet.

Main Street Four under the Colonial Theater marquee in Keene, NH Copyright (c) 2009 CoyoteOldStyle 

The audience gathering. Copyright (c) 2009 CoyoteOldStyle 

The stage is set. Copyright (c) 2009 CoyoteOldStyle 

It was great to talk to people after the show. Copyright (c) 2009 CoyoteOldStyle 

There were many friends and family in the audience. Copyright (c) 2009 CoyoteOldStyle 

It was great to have family there to hear us. Copyright (c) 2009 CoyoteOldStyle 

%I… Read full post »

 I'm heading out in a few minutes for a dress rehearsal of our Saturday night show. We'll be singing for some of the students at my old high school. Wish for me to break a leg! Meanwhile, here are some photos of our recent rehearsal in the space at the Colonial Theater.

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Bill S. reported last week on the foliage peak in northern Vermont. Here in southwestern New Hampshire we're just getting there. C'mon up this weekend and have a peep!

Ashuelot River Park 10/5/2009 Copyright (c) 2009 CoyoteOldStyle 

Ashuelot River Park, Keene, NH
October 5, 2009

Backdoor Copyright (c) 2009 CoyoteOldStyle 

Looking out my back door.

neighbor's maple Copyright (c) 2009 CoyoteOldStyle 

Looking out my bacRead full post »

OCTOBER 3, 2009 9:51PM

A Thoughtful Saturday Night

Tonight take a few moments for the work of Warren Zevon to speak to you.

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para-dioxin, carbon disulfide)

(Dibromochloropane, chlorinated
benzenes, 2-Nitropropane, pentachlorophenol,
Benzot/… Read full post »

OCTOBER 1, 2009 7:33AM

Main Street Four

Main Street Four performing live at the Colonial Theater in Keene, NH October 10, 2009  photo by Mark Corliss all rights reserved 

Main Street Four is a quartet of singers.

Three of us have sung together since high school, and we perform Broadway show music. We have been together in this configuration for years.

Now that we've been rehearsing for several weeks, they are once again seeming like members of the… Read full post »

Was this contest more difficult than the one in August? You betcha!         

Copyright (c) 2009 CoyoteOldStyle

I hear that the honorable august judges were elated with the quality of the submissions and with the variety of horseshoe-shaped floral tributes that Coyot… Read full post »

SEPTEMBER 30, 2009 9:53AM

Important Health Care PSA

While you're waiting for the august judges to render their decisions on CoyoteOldStyle’s OS Anniversary Photo Caption Contest, take a few minutes to watch and listen carefully to this important Public Service Announcement featuring Will Ferrell.

   

It has been a year since I pitched my humble tent here.
During that time, I have been fortunate to have made some wonderful friends at Open Salon. With all humility and gratitude, I thank each and every one of you for the enrichment you have brought to this Old Style coyote’s/
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SEPTEMBER 23, 2009 11:25PM

Yours, Yours, Yours for Robin Sneed

        
For my friend Robin Sneed  who challenged us to publish a happy love song. This song, "Yours, yours, yours" from the musical 1776, depicts muscially the long-time correspondence between John and Abigail Adams.
    &nb… Read full post »
SEPTEMBER 17, 2009 2:12PM

Phlox and Pear at End of Summer

Phlox in Coyote's Garden Copyright (c) 2009 CoyoteOldStyle 

I am rehearsing feverishly with my singing group, the Main Street Four, preparing for a benefit concert we are doing in October. I have also started a new job. That leaves me precious little time for posting here.

But the end of summer is upon us. And now and then… Read full post »

SEPTEMBER 3, 2009 4:03PM

A Message of Importance on Health Care

From my friend Leigh Bailey: " No one should die because they cannot afford health care, and no one should go broke because they get sick. If you agree, please post this as your status for the rest of the day." Any questions?

Believe it or not, this contest was tougher than July's.         

Copyright (c) 2009 CoyoteOldStyle

I hear that the honorable august judges are planning a long-weekend getaway to recover from this one. Apparently, their August weeks en vacance didn't do en… Read full post »

Jake Discovers Blueberries! Copyright (c) 2009 CoyoteOldStyle

Jake manages to pick a few berries after he put down his sticks. Copyright (c) 2009 CoyoteOldStyle

It is a comforting feeling to know where your food comes from, and by that, I do not mean from which supermarket. Because the blueberries have been plentiful in Cheshire County this summer, I have had the privilege How many blueberries can you fit in a water bottle? Copyright (c) 2009 CoyoteOldStyleof taking some newcomers to the blueberry fields on their first… Read full post »