by Susan | Nov 9, 2013 | Bird Patterns, Felt Patterns, Waterfowl and Seabird Patterns
A reader recently requested a trumpeter swan – the first such request I’ve received. I loved the idea and had fun coming up with the design for this double-sided felt swan ornament. I think he turned out quite nice! Right click here and select “save...
by Susan | Nov 3, 2013 | On the Farm
We’ve spent the past few days outdoors laboriously cutting trees that threaten our power line. Last year, days before Christmas, a dead tree fell across the line during a storm leaving us without electricity, telephone or Internet. This year, we’re taking...
by Susan | Nov 3, 2013 | Bird Patterns, Felt Patterns, Owl and Raptor Patterns
This little elf owl is among the tiniest of owls. You’re not likely to see one in Maine, but Hannah and I fell in love with the sweet Gylfie elf owl from the Guardians of Ga’Hoole movie. Right click on this link and select “Save target as” (on...
by Susan | Oct 31, 2013 | Family, On My Mind
Hannah has decided that at 14, she’s too old for trick-or-treating on Halloween. Now we’re on to haunted trails and such. Still, it’s fun to remember the good old days! Happy Halloween!
by Susan | Oct 28, 2013 | Garden, On the Farm
I spent the afternoon harvesting (almost) the last of my veggies. The Bennett family could live like Kings if one could survive on carrots, garlic, and herbs alone. ‘Cause that’s what I’m most successful growing! Everything else this year has been a...
by Susan | Oct 28, 2013 | On My Mind
The focus on Breast Cancer Awareness Month has me thinking a lot about cancer. I’ve run, walked, and raised money for The Cure along with millions of others over the years, yet there is still no cure. Huge amounts of money are raised every year, but less than...
by Susan | Oct 27, 2013 | Bird Patterns, Felt Patterns, Swift and Swallow Patterns
I’ve read that male barn swallows must always put their best foot forward or the females will move on in search of a new guy. So does that make the females fickle or simply smart to keep those boys on their toes? Either way, a Barn Swallow for you to fashion out...
by Susan | Oct 24, 2013 | Out and About in Maine
Autumn blueberry barrens on a misty morning in October.
by Susan | Oct 21, 2013 | Critters
This morning, I found Snape (a.k.a. Boo-Boo Bear) parked outside Hannah’s door, waiting. Hannah always leaves her door open a crack to allow Boo to wander in and out. Boo loves Hannah; she’s his human. So, a closed door can only mean one thing – Boo...
by Susan | Oct 20, 2013 | In the Kitchen
Paul experimented this season with growing giant pumpkins. What he ended up with were three very large, but not so giant pumpkins. The question is – what do we do with them now? Hannah’s got dibs on one for a jack-o-lantern. I suggested we break the other...
by Susan | Oct 14, 2013 | Out and About in Maine
After sticking close to home working and puttering this weekend, Hannah and I got out and about today. We picked up lunch on the go and went to hike the trails at Ingersoll Point in South Addison. Our 2.5 mile round-trip hike was predominately through the woods. And...
by Susan | Oct 12, 2013 | Out and About in Maine
I couldn’t help but stop and enjoy the view yesterday. The trees in transition The water view. The geese!
by Susan | Oct 10, 2013 | Out and About in Maine
At quarter past seven this morning at the boat landing in Columbia Falls, the sun was shining warmly on the falls. It was peaceful, the mist rising quietly. A lovely way to start the day.
by Susan | Oct 9, 2013 | Family, On My Mind
Don’t blink, Hannah’s wearing pink! Look closely, because you may never see her in this color again. It was the Volley for the Cure event that got her into such a “girly” color. I think pink suits her. Mom, Hannah wanted it made clear that you...
by Susan | Oct 9, 2013 | Out and About in Maine
It was a scrape your windows kind of frosty October morning today. I hate scraping my windows so I opted to wait for the defroster to work as I read Hannah’s low-tech version of texting. She wanted to make certain that I did not forget to bring goodies to tonight’s...
by Susan | Oct 8, 2013 | Bird Patterns, Felt Patterns, Ground and Game Bird Patterns
This humble little bird has the honor of being the most requested bird pattern at Downeast Thunder Farm. We don’t have these little birds in our neck of the woods, but I certainly had fun designing him. Enjoy! Right click on this link and select “save...
by Susan | Oct 7, 2013 | Backyard Birds, On the Farm
Within moments of filling the the bird feeder yesterday, the Chickadees came calling. They must have their own form of social media because the word spread fast!
by Susan | Oct 5, 2013 | Out and About in Maine
Feeling the need to get off our behinds and fit in some physical activity, Hannah and I went for a walk along the Narraguagus River this afternoon. A short trail through the woods led to the river. The trees and clouds reflected beautifully in the water. I was...
by Susan | Oct 4, 2013 | On the Farm
Our gnarled old apple tree yielded a bumper crop of apples this year. Unfortunately, this tree is so overgrown, that even with a ladder, Hannah and I collected just a few dozen apples; most were entirely too high to reach. Hannah protested as I balanced on the top...
by Susan | Oct 3, 2013 | Out and About in Maine
I sat by the side of the road for ten minutes today snapping pictures of this Bald Eagle perched on a rock, waiting for him to do something majestic. With my poor distance vision and his inactivity I began to wonder if I was taking oodles of pictures of a big seagull....
