I moved a little bit inland, away from the Maine coast, because I got tired of the ocean’s moderating effect; we would have rain along the coast, but not so many miles inland there would be feet of ...

Have you ever noticed how the world seems unusually quiet after a fresh snowfall? It’s as if nature has wrapped everything in a soft, muffled blanket, creating a moment of stillness and tranquility.

Step sounds carved directly onto freshly packed snow offer a sharp, grainy crackling texture that punctuates every footfall. The crispness of the impact echoes through the still air, while a faint ...

There is a particular, unique sound that a tire of a car makes when crunching over some hardened, crusty snow on a chilly morning. The crunch can wake me up from a deep sleep, yet I know instantly ...

Undaunted by the reports that tell me the temperature is below zero, I head outside, bundled up, brave. As I walk to the garage, I hear the crunch, a snapping sound that accompanies every step. It’s ...