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    Think A Little

    … more on that magic continuing

    “To all those who come to this happy place: Welcome. Disneyland is your land. Here, age relives fond memories of the past, and here... Read More

    Tags: family, just ponderin', cozy, good vibes, connection, disney world

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    Think A Little

    … on an eclipse (and more) nearly missed

    That’s an eclipse right there. Oh, you can’t really tell – in that the sun is strutting its all powerful self – but the... Read More

    Tags: 2024 eclipse, serendipity, maine, photography, just ponderin', magic, midcoast maine, eclipse, it's the little things, cozy

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    Think A Little

    … on grand(child) chic

    Years ago – and I’m talking, like, years ago (perhaps even more than a decade ago now and certainly before 2020) – I was talking... Read More

    Tags: grandchildren, interior design, nana, cozy, good vibes, grand-millennial, grandmother chic, granny chic, grandchild chic, decor, interior decorating, grandmother, family

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    Think A Little

    … on a translation of danish to dingle

    When I run the Danish word, ‘hygge’ (pronounced ‘hoo-gah’ or ‘hew-gah’), through my computer’s de facto translator, it decodes to ‘coziness’. In definitions, and... Read More

    Tags: just ponderin', cozy blog, cozy thoughts, cozy, hygge, huggy, cosy, authenticity, comfort, family, secrets to happiness

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    Think A Little

    … on phantom kid syndrome

    This morning, my beautiful niece (and mother of my Practice Grandkids) sent me a funny meme that captured the craziness of the holidays. It... Read More

    Tags: holidays, christmastime, cozy, memories, phantom kids, old house, family, antique house, empty nest, family love, Christmas, just ponderin', home for the holidays

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    Think A Little

    … on ‘getting’ a place

    As I write this morning, Maine still exists in darkness outside my screen porch. The post lantern is on, as is the one that... Read More

    Tags: cozy, life in maine, musings, mainelife, maine, take your time, Lobstering, being present, midcoast maine, maine blogger, maine photographer, maine photography, maine writer

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

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

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

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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... Read More

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

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    Think A Little

    … on some good words, and a bird

    About the bird. I do not know if you have seen the news lately. Like, the birding news. Okay, since the story has actually... Read More

    Tags: secrets to happiness, just ponderin', being present, steller's eagle, cozy thoughts, cozy

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