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    Think A Little

    … on lessons in the sillies

    Light dancing on wind-rippled peaks… we Dingles refer to this as ‘sparkle water’. There is also ‘sparkle snow’, But this requires snow, and is... Read More

    Tags: musings, childhood memories, secrets to happiness, just ponderin', childhood magic, cozy, sparkle water, lessons, childhood

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    Think A Little

    … on the sun rising again (again)

    *** This morning, I was listening to the radio. It was one of the satellite radio vintage rock stations, and I’d just finished listening to... Read More

    Tags: musings, September 11, 9/11, just ponderin', never forget, 9/11/23

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    Think A Little

    … on some very belated support

    Having a blog and also having friends (which I highly recommend) can lead straight into awkward on some occasions. Like, let’s say my friend... Read More

    Tags: just ponderin', support, showing up, creativity, musings, friends, Love, friendship

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    Think A Little

    … on a whale of a time

    Sunday is Day of Rest. JoHn – the Nearly Perfect Husband – and I (and certain deities) are all in on this concept. We... Read More

    Tags: gratitude, being present, mindfulness, humpback whale, awe, musings, joy, secrets to happiness, just ponderin'

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    Think A Little

    … on cloud water memories

    Early yesterday morning I stepped from cool granite to dewed grass, making my way down to the water. It was pre-dawn, the colors just... Read More

    Tags: maine, photography, just ponderin', midcoast maine, cloud water, light, musings

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    Cry A Little

    … on pre-grief, posthumously

    I’ve found myself thinking a lot about Granny and Grampa (a.k.a., the Old Yankee Man) lately. Anniversaries often bring such thoughts to the forefront,... Read More

    Tags: death of a parent, grief, death of a loved one, pre-grief

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    Think A Little

    … on good stuff in action

    The world is an awful place. We are divided. They are the problem. If it weren’t for them. In the old days we looked... Read More

    Tags: polar vortex, beauty, nature, maine, maine winter, winter in midcoast maine, maine photographer, sea smoke, maine writer, justponderin'

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    Think A Little

    … on navigating into the after-storm

    When we have a big storm here, the most beautiful part – to me – is the next morning. The clouds are giving the... Read More

    Tags: infertility, mothering, family, parenting, just ponderin', mothers and daughters

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    Think A Little

    … on the incredibleness of gifts

    Me: “Oh my gosh!” Gift Giver: “It’s just a little something.” Or maybe they say, “I didn’t know what to get so.” Or, “Don’t get too... Read More

    Tags: Love, just ponderin', gratitude, cozy, gift giving, connection, joy, Christmas, secrets to happiness

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    Think A Little

    … on glowing gardens and growing kids

    Last night, I was so lucky to be a guest at the Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens Gardens Aglow preview event. I know, that’s a... Read More

    Tags: Christmas, just ponderin', maine blogger, maine photographer, christmastime, coastal maine botanical gardens, gardens aglow, musings, empty nest

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    Think A Little

    … on a last ride (until the next first)

    We’re easing into late fall, light morning frosts hinting at what’s to come. I’m pretty sure this photo was taken during our last ride... Read More

    Tags: just ponderin', gratitude, cozy blog, cozy, summer's end, seasons, meanderings, musings, maine, fall

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    Think A Little

    … on beauty in dark and light

    Yesterday morning, the water beneath and beyond our dock was filled with fog. It cast a veil over the recently risen sun, the effect... Read More

    Tags: just ponderin', gratitude, midcoast maine, coastal maine, maine coast, positivity, lobster boats, photography

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