Historic Landmark on the Hudson River

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  • Groceries

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    Sometimes, I need to remind myself how unusual my life can be and not take it for granted. For instance, yesterday, I paddled across the river to Tivoli to pick up my groceries. I did this as a matter of course. Yet, I must ask myself, how many people get into a kayak to run…

  • Cool, cool summer

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    Yesterday was unseasonably cool. On average, August is cooler than July. Evenso, Yesterday was surprisingly chilly. Overcast, breezy and rainy, the day felt more like early autumn than late summer. It was perfect for a long afternoon nap under a quilt with windows open and breezes blowing through the lighthouse. In the evening, I put…

  • Movie cancelled for tonight

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    Due to persistent thunderstorms, the movie night will be cancelled for tonight, Monday, August 11. Let’s hope for better weather next week.

  • Bon voyage

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    Yesterday, I gave a tour of the lighthouse to a group of kids from a summer day-camp. Of course, everyone was eager to climb to top of the tower. I stood at the top while each camper scaled the ladder, one at a time. While keeping an eye out for the safety of the kids,…

  • Special Event: Folk-musican Christopher Bell

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    Folk-musican Christopher Bell Tuesday, August 26th. 8 PM. Free. In the event of foul weather, The Pig on Partition Street will host the event. Folk-musican Christopher Bell will perform at the Saugerties Lighthouse on Tuesday evening, August 26th. Mr. Bell is touring New York State in his canoe. Paddling down the Erie Canal and Hudson…

  • Special Event: Swimming Cities of Switchback Sea

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    Swimming Cities of Switchback Sea Wednesday evening, August 20th. 8 PM. Free. The Saugerties Lighthouse is pleased to host a performance of Swimming Cities of Switchback Sea created by artist Swoon. The performance is part of series of stops for a flotilla of seven hand crafted vessels navigating the Hudson River from Troy to the…

  • Monday Movie Nights

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    Recently, I started hosting outdoor movies on a large screen (18’x12′) suspended on the side of the lighthouse. The movie selections feature a nautical theme and are shown Monday nights. 8 PM. Weather permitting. In the event of rain or high winds, the movie will be cancelled. Check here (the Keeper’s Log) for movie selections…

  • Yellow bird in the mulberry tree

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    I carried a heavy load on my shoulder up the ramp from the dock when an older gentleman asked me a question: “What’s that yellow bird in the tree around back?” Without seeing the tree, I answered: “Yesterday, I saw a cedar wax-wing in that tree.” “No,” he replied, “It’s something else. Yellow like a…

  • Sailboat captain rescues kayakers in distress

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    This afternoon, I returned home and noticed a couple of kayakers near the lighthouse. They were in and out of their kayaks so often I assumed they were practicing Eskimo rolls and wet exits. Later, a visitor at the lighthouse asked me whether I thought the kayakers needed help or not. We concluded that if…

  • rare wildflower on Lighthouse Trail

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    Virginia, local horticulturalist and author of Village Encounters, emailed the following message: I was delighted to spot a Canada Lily along the trail yesterday. Haven’t seen one in these parts for 20+ years. http://plants.usda.gov/java/profile?symbol=LICAC The Canada Lily is listed by the State of New York as “Exploitably vulnerable.” Species listed as “exploitably vulnerable” are likely…