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    Laugh A Little

    … on that half smile

    Gabe has had a thing for shoes, pretty much from his womb-period. Swear to Gawd, the kid was born knowing how to spell ‘Nike’…... Read More

    Tags: kid leaving for college, leaving for college, nike, musings, family, empty nest, photography, just ponderin', growing up

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    Cry A Little

    … on great adventures

    The baby. The last one. In years gone by, I’ve packed cars to the brim and tucked two… and a half… kids into them.... Read More

    Tags: musings, family, empty nest, photography, youngest leaving home

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    Cry A Little

    … on a soft morning landing

    The day after Jack’s Crazy Cool and Magical Proposal (totally earned ‘proper title’ status), I woke up super early… like 4:20 a.m. early. It... Read More

    Tags: proposal, high school sweethearts, love story, musings, family, maine, humor, college graduation, photography, high school graduation

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    Laugh A Little

    … on the potential promotion of a half kid (part three)

    When last I left you, I’d picked up the ring and all who knew squealed and May was upon us with long drives and... Read More

    Tags: engagement decorating, comedy, humor, old house restoration, photography, Love, engagement, The Inn and gardens, barn engagement, comedic writing, barn proposal, family, proposal, barn decorating, maine

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    Laugh A Little

    … on the potential promotion of a half kid (part two)

    Okay, I am so sorry I’m late.  And I swear to Gawd that I was not being coy or trying to create dramatic tension (at... Read More

    Tags: engagement, barn engagement, The Inn and gardens, barn proposal, comedic writing, proposal, family, maine, comedy, humor, photography, just ponderin'

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    Laugh A Little

    … on the potential promotion of a half kid (part one)

    Boy do I have stories for you. Hang on, let me grab some coffee and a few shots of the sunrise… Then we’ll talk.... Read More

    Tags: The Inn and gardens, musings, family, maine, engagement, engagement ideas, proposals, weddings

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    Laugh A Little

    … on memories (appetizers and meals)

    We all have them, those iconic pics in our lives. Often not the wedding or baby or family pics taken by professional photographers at... Read More

    Tags: musings, family, old yankee man, humor, death of a parent, just ponderin'

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    Laugh A Little

    … on generational magic

    When the kids were little, I never knew what waking up on Mother’s Day morning would bring. My fave? Jelly eggs. Sam’s idea. He... Read More

    Tags: musings, comedic writing, everyday life, family, comedy, photography, mother's day

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    Think A Little

    … on a message from your sponsor

    Dear kids, I see you. Yes you. Growing up. I see you in your ‘in betweens’ – between high school and college, between college... Read More

    Tags: advice to adult kids, high school graduation, musings, everyday life, family, empty nest, college graduation

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    Cry A Little

    … on saying so long to the bicep

    This week was a down week. A spring cold came in for a landing, super slowly and day by day until I was absolutely... Read More

    Tags: joy, favorite car, first cars, comedic writing, everyday life, family, comedy, humor

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    Think A Little

    … on ‘sending’ I care

    Over the past several weeks, in real life and in digital life, people in my sphere of knowing are going through tough things. Family,... Read More

    Tags: homing hugs, hugs, support, musings, family, humor, grief, friendship

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    Laugh A Little

    … on practical perfection

    Sam and I have an ongoing argument that involves two words. It goes something like this: Me: “Hey Sam it’s practically Christmas!” Sam: “Ya. Okay,... Read More

    Tags: humor, Family Christmas, perfect christmas, practically perfect, family

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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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