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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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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ShepHerds

Not really the same as wHierd or wHy. My friend Karen breeds German shepHerds, and so many people send her e-mails asking about her ‘sheperds’ or ‘shepards’ that once I think her head really did nearly pop off. She needed help making her point. So I’m helping. Because that is the kind of friend I am.

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