by Susan | Nov 1, 2017 | Critter Patterns, Felt Patterns
This lobster pattern has been a long time coming. It took me numerous starts before I was happy with the pattern. The challenge is in how narrow the legs are – there’s not a lot of substance to them. I wonder what would happen with pipe cleaners for legs?...
by Susan | Oct 29, 2017 | Bird Patterns, Felt Patterns, Perching Bird Patterns
If you live in the western sections of North America, you’re likely familiar with the Steller’s Jay. This is the first bird I’ve drawn on my iPad rather than on my computer. I hope you enjoy him! Right click here and select “save target/link...
by Susan | Oct 28, 2017 | Out and About in Maine
I’ve been working a lot lately and as a result, feeling a bit sedentary. I miss my hikes with Hannah. Paul’s been a sport coming out with me a few times, but he doesn’t like the types of hikes I enjoy. Wendlilee invited me out for a walk at Petit...
by Susan | Oct 27, 2017 | Out and About in Maine
When the splendor of the maples has dimmed and the oaks and aspens alone give color to the landscape, there are the barrens. Magnificent, garnet-colored blueberry fields sweeping to the horizon. Save
by Susan | Oct 26, 2017 | Family, On My Mind
When Hannah left for college in August, the toughest part of leaving home for her was leaving Snape, aka Boo, behind. While we have two cats and a dog, Hannah is Boo’s human. Since Hannah’s departure, Snape has moved into our room taking up permanent...
by Susan | Oct 15, 2017 | Bird Patterns, Felt Patterns, Perching Bird Patterns
You won’t find this Bullfinch Maine – or anywhere in the United States for that matter. I had to search for this finch when the suggestion came through for him. They’re darling and I wish they dined at my feeders. Hope you enjoy. Right click here and...
by Susan | Oct 14, 2017 | Out and About in Maine
When the weekend forecast looked gray, I played hookey on Friday and headed to Acadia National Park with Paul. My end game was to see Cadillac Mountain in full autumn color. At home, color has mostly faded, the leaves losing their hold on the season. Acadia seems to...
by Susan | Oct 7, 2017 | Out and About in Maine
In search of an adventure, Paul and I headed down the coast to Castine this first Saturday in October. A small coastal town home to Maine Maritime Academy, Castine had all but rolled up her carpet for the season. I was delighted by the architecture and the trees in...
by Susan | Oct 2, 2017 | Out and About in Maine
Before I turned on the radio this morning. Before I learned of the horror that occurred in Las Vegas. Before this Monday turned sad, I had these beautiful, peaceful, moments.
by Susan | Sep 29, 2017 | On the Farm
I love Fridays. They are my work from home day. I can wake without the alarm and roll out of bed to enjoy coffee at my desk. My routine involves a pattern of working and puttering, working and puttering. My puttering might be doing the dishes, laundry, taking Gidget...
by Susan | Sep 25, 2017 | Out and About in Maine
I stumbled across this picture Hannah snapped for me during one of our outings. The sign reads, “No Hunting or Trespassing.” Do you think those ducks can read?
by Susan | Sep 24, 2017 | Garden
I always start the gardening season with such hope. This year, so many things interfered with my gardening motivation. I overextended on both the work and volunteer fronts. At the same time, I didn’t want to miss any of Hannah’s senior activities. Throw in multiple...
by Susan | Sep 10, 2017 | Out and About in Maine
The sun was shining when I left my house for the beach with Paul in tow. In the twenty minute drive (and one ice cream stop), the skies turned dark. A spot rainstorm followed us to the beach leaving it empty. I’d timed our visit a couple of hours after high tide...
by Susan | Sep 10, 2017 | Photography
A longtime friend photo challenged me on Facebook. The task was for seven days to share a black and white photo of your life. No people. No explanation. It was fun revisiting my pictures, testing which ones look good in black and white; many did not. Others are...
by Susan | Sep 5, 2017 | Family, On My Mind
Hannah and I have a tradition of taking mother/daughter selfies on our outings. I love the memories that stir when looking back those pictures. It hardly seems possible that just a year ago we were launching into Hannah’s senior year. At the time, I was in...
by Susan | Sep 3, 2017 | Family, On My Mind
I am very lucky to have a super mom. In all my adult years, we’ve only spent a few of those within easy travel distance of each other. Whether I lived near or far, she is always thinking of me – and the rest of her family. When she is out and about, it’s always with...
by Susan | Aug 30, 2017 | On the Farm
This summer’s fascination with Monarch butterflies jump started with our visit to the Rhoades Butterfly Garden in early July. Luring Monarchs to my garden has been on my mind for a while. I planted Milkweed seeds in May. They’re growing strong in pots on my...
by Susan | Aug 25, 2017 | Family, On My Mind
The day I’ve been counting down to and dreading finally arrived; Hannah is off to college at Denison University. And there’s a big fat hole in my heart. Snape (aka Boo) the cat delayed our 5:30 am start; he was determined to avoid the goodbye hug. Hannah...
by Susan | Aug 20, 2017 | Out and About in Maine
With just two days left before Hannah heads off to college, we spent the morning revisiting Bog Brook Cove. It’s hard to believe that it’s been five years since our first hike here – seems like yesterday. The fog rolled away from the coast just as we...
by Susan | Aug 17, 2017 | Out and About in Maine
In August, Fireweed paints the Downeast landscape a vibrant purply pink. The tall spires are laden with elegant, delicate little flowers. Turns out that this afternoon I’m not the only one interested in Fireweed on the side of the road.
