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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, of course. The fifth-year anniversary... 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 out for one another. Today... Read More

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

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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 sun’s rays some space to... Read More

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

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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 excited.” Or. Or. Or. Um…... Read More

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

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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 keyboardmouthful! Do you know about... Read More

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

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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 on June*, as JoHn and... Read More

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

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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 reaching around and into the... Read More

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

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    Think A Little

    … 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

    Tags: musings, german shepherd, secrets to happiness, just ponderin', german shepherd dogs, dog love

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    Think A Little

    … 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

    Tags: musings, maine, joy, just ponderin', rescue dog, boat dog

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    Think A Little

    … 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

    Tags: damariscove, boothbay regional land trust, signs, musings, midcoast maine, it's the little things, damariscove island

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    Cry A Little

    … 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

    Tags: poem, poetry, humor, grief, just ponderin', memories, musings

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    Think A Little

    … 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

    Tags: musings, just ponderin', cozy blog, cozy, small things, good vibes

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The Vampire Room

The room in Maine that was once a three season porch that was sinking into the ground, but is now (we hope) somewhat sturdy. It is our wake up room (with comfy chairs), and also doubles as a dining room. It is painted this red color and has windows all along three of the walls, so at night when it is super dark outside and all the windows are black, it reminded us of a paneled room from a Dracula movie. And who wouldn’t want to live with that?!

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