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    Think A Little

    … on the downside of labels

    My Inner Introvert is being bullied… By my Oppositional Reflex. It’s like they are both sitting in the back seat of my brain (which, in... Read More

    Tags: maine blogger, maine photographer, COVID-19, isolation, shelter in place, quarantine, oppositional reflex, surviving quarantine, musings, just ponderin', southport maine

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    Laugh A Little

    … on midcoast island introductions

    A few days have gone by since the coronation of HRH Princess Belle of Dingle, and I figured it was time that she begin... Read More

    Tags: just ponderin', southport maine, midcoast maine, Boothbay Harbor, maine photography, rescue dog, ARLGP, maine, photography, Boothbay Register

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    Laugh A Little

    … on spring’s surprise(s)

    This spring has been kind of a blur, and I cannot remember if I told you about the wood ducks! That, up there, is... Read More

    Tags: just ponderin', southport maine, midcoast maine, wood ducks, wood duck babies, wood ducklings, musings, Boothbay Register

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    Cry A Little

    … on an awakening

    There is something wondrously cool about Wait. Just to be all kinds of honest and authentic, that – up there ^ –  is not... Read More

    Tags: spring, midcoast maine, spring in maine, Boothbay Harbor, caregiving, processing grief, empty nest, secrets to happiness, grief, just ponderin', southport maine

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    Think A Little

    … on the peace of the present

    I took this pic in the pink light of early this morning. It’s not a perfect shot of the dove’s head, but that was... Read More

    Tags: maine photographer, mindfulness, wildlife photography, musings, mourning dove, photography, Boothbay Register, just ponderin', southport maine, being present, winter in maine, maine blogger

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    Think A Little

    … on insta-dad

    I’m not even going to try to cutely ease into this one. JoHn* is on Instagram. No, no. It’s tragic. Like, for me. For... Read More

    Tags: when parents instagram, instagram wife, musings, humor, just ponderin', southport maine, maine blogger, maine photographer

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    Laugh A Little

    … on a feathered bottom

    My friends like animal bums. Okay. Photos of animal bums. And they like them very much. One has even dreamt (or threatened) a coffee table... Read More

    Tags: seagull, maine photography, animal bums, musings, photography, Boothbay Register, just ponderin', southport maine, Boothbay Harbor, coastal maine

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    Laugh A Little

    … on boating for dummies

    We’re looking at boats. I’m going to have to ask you to hold your tongue on this one. No, seriously. Because I have learned... Read More

    Tags: boating in maine, boating language, first boat, musings, humor, just ponderin', southport maine, midcoast maine, Boothbay Harbor, coastal maine, boating

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    Laugh A Little

    … on dingle diner, expanded

    This morning, after putting out food and fresh water at the newest incarnation of Dingle Diner (and announcing that breakfast was served), only little... Read More

    Tags: baby grey squirrels, musings, animal babies, photography, secrets to happiness, just ponderin', southport maine, midcoast maine, Boothbay Harbor, maine photographer, maine photography, wildlife photography

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    Laugh A Little

    … on tic, tac, and janet

    The other day, I opened the screen door and placed my foot on the first granite step when I saw movement out of the... Read More

    Tags: Boothbay Harbor, maine blogger, maine photographer, maine photography, gray squirrels, baby squirrels, nature photography, musings, wildlife photography, Boothbay Register, squirrel photography, just ponderin', southport maine

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    Laugh A Little

    … on the totally extraordinary ordinary

    And there it was. A tomato, peeking out from behind a velvety green leaf. Red. Ripe. Ready. And me? Well, I was dancing. Alone... Read More

    Tags: boothbay maine, Southport Island, maine blogger, maine photographer, The Inn and gardens, maine gardener, musings, growing tomatoes in maine, maine, secrets to happiness, Boothbay Register, just ponderin', southport maine

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    Think A Little

    … on a helpful nudge toward enchantment

    Sometimes, in the midst of a busy mind and heart, Wonder grabs us by the throat. Catching our breath on the intake and stopping... Read More

    Tags: secrets to happiness, mindfulness, Boothbay Register, just ponderin', southport maine, being present, midcoast maine, Boothbay Harbor, wonder, maine, maine photography, poetry, quotes, photography, hendricks head

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Should People

You know them. They know how things “should” be. What you “should” say, and do and wear and eat and and and and and (and they give me a hive).

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