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    Think A Little

    … on a late poppy

    The fairies came by ones and twos Some with colors, reds and blues Others with the Ladder Crews (Each with Ladder Crew tattoos) See,... Read More

    Tags: photography, Boothbay Register, midcoast maine, coastal maine, maine blogger, maine photographer, poppy, The Inn and gardens, poppies, maine, poem, poetry

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    Laugh A Little

    … on security training

    First, I want to thank each and every one of you who commented here, or on Facebook, or who messaged me privately with incredible... Read More

    Tags: southport maine, midcoast maine, german shepherd dog, maine blogger, maine photographer, german shepherd, humor, Boothbay Register, just ponderin'

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    Laugh A Little

    … on pride goeth-ing before the fall

      So, funny thing. About a week ago, a friend had a Facebook post about a Certified Wildlife Habitat tour that was happening in... Read More

    Tags: maine blogger, rats under birdfeeder, rats in garden, The Inn and gardens, maine writer, musings, Certified Wildlife Habitat, Boothbay Register, just ponderin', southport maine, Maine gardens, landscaping in maine, midcoast maine

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    Laugh A Little

    … on kids these days

    Kids these days are awful. Entitled. Not even taught manners. If the world has to depend on the next generation of kids, we’re all... Read More

    Tags: maine photographer, maine, kids these days, photography, Southport, joy, secrets to happiness, just ponderin', gratitude, midcoast maine, Boothbay Harbor, maine blogger, musings

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    Think A Little

    … on appreciation

    Appreciate Out loud Fearlessly Those who have been there Have done for you Checked on you Supported you Called you a brat when you... Read More

    Tags: photography, just ponderin', maine blogger, maine photographer, appreciation, appreciation quote, appreciation poem, pay it forward, poem, poetry

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    Laugh A Little

    … on a freakin’ chicken

    This morning, the Nearly Perfect Husband and I headed out the door that hangs out just beside these windows. We passed the roses, showing... Read More

    Tags: musings, just ponderin', Southport Island, midcoast maine, maine blogger, maine photographer, chickens

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    Think A Little

    … on magic (swan and otherwise)

    When I was in New Orleans last week, I was so excited to see a swan gliding through the waters of Audubon Park. Sure,... Read More

    Tags: musings, secrets to happiness, just ponderin', New Orleans, maine blogger, maine photographer, maine photography, audubon park, swans

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    Laugh A Little

    … on an embarrassment of kindnesses

    Last week, I went to see Number One Son Sam play in – oh wait for it – The Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra! Right?! He’d called... Read More

    Tags: musings, just ponderin', New Orleans, secrets of happiness, maine blogger, traveling with kids, louisiana philharmonic, new orleans opera

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    Laugh A Little

    … on divorce endorphins

    OhmyGawdyouguys… I’M A SPIN INSTRUCTOR! Okay, I only have one student… and I’m married to him… but still! Okay. Let me back up. JoHn... Read More

    Tags: musings, just ponderin', midcoast maine, maine blogger, winter in midcoast maine, maine photographer, spinning, boothbay regional ymca, exercise and memory

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    Laugh A Little

    … on just waiting on a room

    I had a dream. Totally not in the same realm as the civil rights movement or anything. My dream, when we first set eyes... Read More

    Tags: gardening room, musings, just ponderin', Maine gardens, midcoast maine, maine blogger, maine gardening, attached garden shed

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    Laugh A Little

    … on more so(s) and a sign

    Maine’s winter crop is Gossypium nivis. I know, right?! I sound so botanical! I’ll write more about my attempts to be more botanical in... Read More

    Tags: maine photography, musings, photography, Dementia, just ponderin', midcoast maine, maine blogger, signs from heaven, signs after death of a loved one, caretaking

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    Laugh A Little

    … on the dawning early light

    The other day when I woke up, there was still a bit of snow on the ground. Wait. I just wanted to say that... Read More

    Tags: grief, Boothbay Register, just ponderin', southport maine, midcoast maine, bombogenesis, maine blogger, flu

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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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