by Susan | Sep 10, 2023 | Felt Patterns, Other Patterns
Realistic patterns are what I usually create, but with Spooky Season around the corner, I couldn’t resist creating this super easy Ghost Garland. Creating a ghost garland from felt is a fun and creative DIY project that can add a spooky touch to your Halloween...
by Susan | Apr 17, 2021 | On the Farm
I knew it was snowing last night because the outside security camera kept going off. I thought it was the return of the bear, but the snow was the culprit. Snow is pretty common in early April – like the 8-10 inches of snow we got in 2014. And then, last year,...
by Susan | Dec 10, 2017 | On the Farm
It’s official. We’re in winter mode. This was the sight greeting us this morning. We spent yesterday procrastinating, only moving into winter prep when the first flakes began to fall. Yard clear of stuff; check. Snow shovels distributed to all doors;...
by Susan | Mar 21, 2016 | Ducks, On the Farm
Given the unseasonable beautiful weather we’ve been blessed with as of late, the first full day of spring was a rude beginning. A month since we had any measurable snowfall and today’s Snow Day No. 4 feels like a step backward in the march towards spring....
by Susan | Dec 29, 2015 | On My Mind
I knew that winter weather would catch up with us sooner or later. Today we got our first measurable snowfall of the season here along the coast. No one in my household seems too excited about this change – it was 50 degrees out just two days ago. I’m just...
by Susan | Dec 26, 2015 | On My Mind
This day after Christmas, the temps soared close to 50 degrees outside – so beautiful that I felt guilty sitting inside reading. With the weather man predicting snow twice this coming week, it seemed imperative that I get outside and tackle some chores. While I...
by Susan | Dec 21, 2015 | On My Mind
Sunrise on the day of the winter’s solstice. This last day of autumn began with a frosty 21 degree F morning and ended with a balmy 45 degrees. Winter is entering like a warm breeze. The Christmas Eve forecast is calling for a high of 55 degrees and a low of 45....
by Susan | Nov 26, 2015 | On My Mind
Happy Thanksgiving to you all! Now tell me, how do I make it through a Thanksgiving dinner with only one stick of butter?!
by Susan | Nov 17, 2015 | On My Mind
A frosty start to the day it was. Beautiful in a crisp, stark way, frost glistened like jewels on the grasses as the sun rose over the hills. Waiting for the car defroster to tackle windshield frost while I sipped my coffee, I pondered our to-do lists and what this...
by Susan | May 3, 2015 | On the Farm
Springtacular is an ever so brief period in Maine. It’s the blissful moments after the snow melt and mud season are over but before the arrival of the black flies. It’s short, and if you blink you might just miss it. We’re in the middle of...
by Susan | Dec 22, 2014 | Out and About in Maine
by Susan | Dec 18, 2014 | On the Farm
This is what 1-3 inches of snow looks like in Downeast Maine. It must be tough to be the weather man. What I expected to be a “dusting” or even rain turned out to be a 12 inches. It was a winter wonderland fitting for a Christmas card. A week of mild...
by Susan | Nov 14, 2014 | On My Mind
The first snow day of the year is upon us. What better way to spend a Friday than snuggled warm inside watching the world turn white outdoors. It’s rare to see snow on the ground when the pond is not frozen. I wish the duckies could enjoy the pond all winter...
by Susan | Oct 30, 2014 | Photography
As October comes to a close, here are a few of my favorite autumn photos from the month. Full color on the Mill River Wounded wing In transition Glorious maple Autumn on the East Machias River Serendipitous sun flowers Lingering butterfly Brilliant autumn barren The...
by Susan | Sep 30, 2014 | Out and About in Maine
Autumn colors shining bright on a dreary day. Farewell September!
by Susan | Sep 19, 2014 | On the Farm
Summer. Frost. Two words that should not go together. Yet, I look back at last year and I wrote about a summer frost on the 18th. After tossing sheets over all my remaining veggies last night and finding them frozen this morning, I have new motivation to break ground...
by Susan | Apr 16, 2014 | On My Mind
A Robin on a Spring Day. Doesn’t look much like spring, does it? It’s April 16 and mother nature is delivering a sleety, snowy, nasty weather mix that has me dragging my feet heading out the door. And, today of all days, there is a ubiquitous sign of...
by Susan | Apr 1, 2014 | On My Mind
You thought it was spring, didn’t you? April Fools! Mother Nature delivered 8-10 inches of snow/sleet last night. It’s crazy! Happy April!
by Susan | Mar 26, 2014 | On My Mind
I’m not sure these pictures need captions. One week into spring the world outside is raging – snowy, windy, blizzardy. Where art thou, spring?
by Susan | Mar 9, 2014 | On My Mind
Yesterday, the temps were warm and the sap was running. I caught a little spring fever, threw open a window for some fresh air and proceeded to tackle washing the windows inside and out. I ventured out in gym shorts and Muck boots to check the sap containers. It was...
