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    Think A Little

    … on the sun rising again (again)

    *** This morning, I was listening to the radio. It was one of the satellite radio vintage rock stations, and I’d just finished listening to... Read More

    Tags: musings, September 11, 9/11, just ponderin', never forget, 9/11/23

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    Think A Little

    … on some very belated support

    Having a blog and also having friends (which I highly recommend) can lead straight into awkward on some occasions. Like, let’s say my friend... Read More

    Tags: showing up, creativity, musings, friends, Love, friendship, just ponderin', support

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    Think A Little

    … on a whale of a time

    Sunday is Day of Rest. JoHn – the Nearly Perfect Husband – and I (and certain deities) are all in on this concept. We... Read More

    Tags: being present, mindfulness, humpback whale, awe, musings, joy, secrets to happiness, just ponderin', gratitude

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    Think A Little

    … on cloud water memories

    Early yesterday morning I stepped from cool granite to dewed grass, making my way down to the water. It was pre-dawn, the colors just... Read More

    Tags: photography, just ponderin', midcoast maine, cloud water, light, musings, maine

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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... 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... Read More

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

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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... Read More

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

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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 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... Read More

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

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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,... Read More

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

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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... Read More

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

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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... Read More

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

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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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