The Boston Common is transformed into a winter playground when there are a few inches of snow on the ground, and the Duck Boat pond is frozen over. Families take their children for their first steps on ice; young kids ride sleds; older kids make believe they are professional hockey players.…
It’s always a pleasure to go for a walk on the beach in the morning. Even a cold winter morning on Gooseberry Island, near Horseneck Beach, MA. The early morning light reflects off the ocean, and the sound of the surf and occasional seagull is thoroughly relaxing. Aside from people walking on the beach, there are always a variety of shorebirds, including gulls, plovers, hawks, and the occasional snowy white owl. With people, there are also frequently dogs enjoying the…