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, of course. The fifth-year anniversary... Read More
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… 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 out for one another. Today... Read More
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… 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 sun’s rays some space to... Read More
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… 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 excited.” Or. Or. Or. Um…... Read More
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… 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 keyboardmouthful! Do you know about... Read More
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… 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 on June*, as JoHn and... Read More
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… 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 reaching around and into the... Read More
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… on (my) canine aspirations
There she is. Her Royal Highness, The Princess Bunny-Blaze. Daughter of the beloved, much-titled (and sometimes entitled) Brielle ‘The Bunny’ Vom Traumhoff, and granddaughter of the incredible, 2X V1 BSZS-HGH Sieger (2006-2007)... Read More
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… on intro to boating (canine edition)
So… what’s the best gift you can give a little Rescue Hownd, who wants to be by your side no matter what? Like, even if you are going to... Read More
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… on signs being signs
Signs, signs, everywhere a sign Blockin’ out the scenery Breakin’ my mind Do this, don’t do that Can’t you read the sign? That Five Man Electric Band, heavy sigh, I don’t... Read More
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… on being silly putty
I Want to be Silly Putty Old photographs, From an old box Tucked into the loft Of an old barn How long since I’ve seen these Before the last... Read More
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… on an unexpected addition
I am a cow owner. Well. I could be a cow owner… or a cow babysitter. I’m not sure. What I know is that this cow showed up, in the... Read More