Tag Archives: seasons
Our First Christmas Without Santa
Santa didn’t come to our house this year. I knew the cat was out of the bag when Hannah asked me with a knowing smile, “Why do you have Santa’s wrapping paper stashed in the storage room?” You see, Santa … Continue reading
A Little Bit Like Christmas
The weather has been decidedly un-December like for Maine. We’ve bounced between frigid and balmy temperatures so often that our 10″ of Thanksgiving snow has disappeared. Despite the lack of Christmasy weather we’ve carved out some time for a little decorating. … Continue reading
No Longer in Denial About the Coming of Winter
I’ve been in denial about the coming of winter. I know this is Maine and that I should be grateful for the good weather we have had, but I’m just not ready for winter. Today, mother nature knocked on the … Continue reading
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An October Snowfall
This morning, I awoke to the sound of the wind howling outside. Slushy snowflakes were flying every which way. Just a few inches of snow accumulation on this October Sunday morning is just a few inches too many. Although the … Continue reading
Crimson Blueberry Barrens
Two months ago, the wild blueberry barrens so prevalent in Downeast Maine, were seas of blue. Today they are crimson in the autumn light.
You Can’t Beat the Calendar
The air has turned decidedly cooler this last week. The windows that remained open all summer are now closed. We’ve pulled out the fuzzy sheets and extra blankets for the beds. Right now I’m snuggled on the sofa with a … Continue reading
