Clouds Over Cadillac
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...
Garnet Fields
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
A Cat In Need of Love
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...
The Busy Bullfinch
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...
Autumn on Cadillac
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...
Out and About in Castine
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...
Moments of Peace
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.
Friday Distractions
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,...
No Hunting!
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?
Garden of Neglect
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....
Pipers Under Pressure
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...
Better in Black and White
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...
Mother and Daughter Memories
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 Get It
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...
Summer of the Monarch
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...
She’s Off!
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. ...
Bog Brook Cove Revisited
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...
Focus on Fireweed
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.
Playing Hookey with Hannah
Hannah's pre-college punch list included the Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens. When Wednesday's weather looked beautiful, she talked me into playing hookey with her and make the three-hour trip to Boothbay. The weather was picture perfect for...
Bog Brook Cove Bluff
A couple of years ago, Hannah and I hiked one of the Bog Brook Cove trails in Trescott. I remember discovering a lovely cove inhabited by seals at the end of the trail. On the bluffs above the beach sat perched a gray weathered shingle home....
Evening Walk on the Sunrise
Hannah and I both spent the day working. Come dinner time, we felt the need to get outdoors and enjoy this beautiful day. We headed to Machias, parked and walked a few miles on the Sunrise Trail. The trail meanders along the river on one side. The...
Eighteen
She's 18 today. In the blink of an eye, she's grown up. No longer is she the shy little girl who did her best not to stand out - all the while marching to her own tune. Hannah is a woman with young, yet strong convictions and ideals. I couldn't be...
Monarch Caterpillar Becomes a Chrysalis
Yesterday was a lucky day for me. I was working at home day on website projects when I noticed one of the caterpillars Hannah and I have been raising hanging from the bottom of a leaf. I set my iPhone timer at 30-minute intervals to remind me to...
The Lobster Chair
The WHRL's summer fundraising auction held over the weekend had a new feature this year. In addition to the raffle-style auction, we had a "Chair-ity" silent auction. Local artists decorated folding Adirondack chairs that were then auctioned. Paul,...
The Dancing Moose
The summer season is short here along the coast of Maine. For me, doesn't feel as if summer is in full-swing until Milbridge Days, our community celebration. It's a fun couple of days during which I seem to always be working - be it the the 5K, the...
