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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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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    Think A Little

    … on traditions in wood and spirit

    The other day was Launch Day for our new old wooden boat. It was amazing… all the excitement and funny and poignant and thoughtful and gratitudinal feels I could... Read More

    Tags: maine, just ponderin', the apprenticeshop, wooden boat, wooden lobster boat, maine boat, lobsterboat

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    Think A Little

    … on an oops, a nope, and a joy

    I’ve been spending quite a bit of time in the garden. The combination of preparing and up-keeping and transforming and discovering offers both mental and physical space for processing... Read More

    Tags: lessons in gardening, maine photgrapher, maine, secrets to happiness, just ponderin', gardening, maine blogger

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The Chipmunk Channel

The ShepHerds’ (and all dogs who have gone before) favorite channel to watch in Maine (basically we just throw the windows open in the Vampire Room and they climb into their comfy chairs, lean their chins on the window sill, and boob in front of the “tv”. The chipmunks on the front lawn can entertain for hours.

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