‘What’s happening with the world, my dear’ The Rose asked as she shed a tear And wavered in the sea’s soft breeze Awaiting my attempt... Read More
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… on monhegan
When I am in Maine, I live on an island. Without a boat. I don’t even know how to ‘boat’, which is one of... Read More
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on empty chairs
It is an odd thing, this sandwich generation thing. The kids are off on their new adventures, and my dictatorship is starting to crumble. I... Read More
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… on moving considerations
This season in Maine began earlier, and more hustle-y and bustle-y, than any of my seasons here that I can recall. And it has been... Read More
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… on the a**hole
Remember when we had our soft opening at The Village at The Old Southport Inn a couple of weeks ago? I know, I was... Read More
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… on an early morning challenge
Okay, no. It’s not a selfie. But… When I’m in Maine, I wake up early. No, not kind of early. I’m talking sometimes 4:20 a.m.... Read More
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… on the first return (and having faith)
The flowers in Maine – from peonies to roses to poppies to I-have-no-idea-what-so-many-are-called… Anyway, all of them. They remind me to have faith. Having no major... Read More
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… on ‘oh yah, a renovation!’
One funny moment after Jack proposed to Mac (and Mac dissolved, pretty much, into a melted snowman puddle (but recovered quickly enough for us... Read More
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… 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
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… 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
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… on the arms, and genes, of the angels
It is a long held notion that we pass down not only physical traits like eye color and nose shape and handedness to... Read More
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… on saying thank you
I was looking through some papers the other day and came across something I’d written in 2005. I’d written it for a friend’s local... Read More