Category Archives: life & love
It Never Ceases To Amaze Me
I’ve been wandering around Maine for better than eight years and part time living here for a year and a half. Yet I’m still amazed at the incredible people in the state. As the welcoming sign says, “Maine: The way … Continue reading
Like Father, Like Son
My aunt died last night. As I referenced yesterday, there is no doubt in my mind she is dancing with my uncle in heaven as we speak. But I couldn’t help but think there was some snickering going on as … Continue reading
I Lost a Sock
I lost a sock in the laundry. Now I know that’s not earth-shattering news … especially among my many Five Minute Friday friends who do laundry a little more frequently than I, like two or three times a week or … Continue reading
Connections
In late December, my elder daughter asked yours truly and her siblings, family and friends if we were interested in joining her and her youngest son in a photo a day challenge. Idea is to concentrate on a particular word … Continue reading
Where’s Waldo?
Where’s Waldo? In this case, it’s a craggy county on the coast of Maine, next stop on my adventures learning about and visiting the four corners of the Pine Tree State. Today appeared to be a good day for exploring. … Continue reading
The Visit
I’ve mentioned before there has been a lot swirling in my head since my incident. I dream and I dream and I dream. I try to write some of them down before I forget them, but this was one I … Continue reading
The Church Mouse
I went to a funeral a couple of weeks ago. My Aunt Barb — who was more like a cousin because of our ages — died. It was a typical funeral … catching up with my Uncle Dave and cousins … Continue reading
Welcome to Rockwood, ME
My journey in Maine continues. Even an outsider knows Somerset County means Moosehead Lake … so that’s where I headed on an overcast yet pleasant afternoon yesterday [hey, if it’s not snowing, it’s a pleasant day in Maine]. Most of … Continue reading
32,544 Miles
32,544 miles. According to the Department of Motor Vehicles, that’s how many miles I drove inspection to inspection last year. 32,544 miles. Whaaat? That’s insane! How many normal non-professional drivers log 32,544 miles in a year. Wait a minute. I’m … Continue reading
The Light 