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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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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    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... Read More

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

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

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Nearly Perfect Husband

Self explanatory. Occasionally known as JoHn.

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