Maine


That time of year

That time of year

Willow pond garden & houseYesterday I bought a bag of newly picked apples from the farm. Sigh.... As much as I love the familiar and delicious crunch of a fresh, locally grown apple I am slightly melancholic that it's late summer and fall is just around the corner. Thankfully, we've ...

Becky & Zoltan visit

Becky & Zoltan visit

The kid's cousins Ja-ira and Keziah (and Auntie Becky & Uncle Zoltan of course) have been here for one week now. It's been a lovely time of getting to know each other all a little more and experiencing some of what Maine has to offer. We've had some days together ...

Pleasant Mountain lives up to its name

Pleasant Mountain lives up to its name

We camped this last weekend at Pleasant Mountain Camping Area on Moose Pond & at the base of Pleasant Mountain. It was another wonderful camping weekend. Here's the pics to prove it: The campground was good even if there were no other kindred tenters. It was still early in the ...

Reid State Park

Reid State Park

We took Mom to Reid State Park yesterday. The last horrah before she returned home today, via the Cat Ferry. It was our first time to this park and we definitely will return. An absolutely gorgeous spot on the ocean with rocky boulders, tidal pools and sandy beach. Ah, I ...

Planning to buy a home

Planning to buy a home

We've been talking about it for a couple months and recently made a decision to buy our own home this spring/summer. We had wanted to save more for a down payment, to lower the term of a mortgage but if we wait much longer any extra savings will be eaten ...

Beauty & Bounty

Beauty & Bounty

Went out to the farm today to get our weekly share of vegetables. I never knew how much vegetables could change my life! It's not just the vegetables, which are fantastic, it's about the experience.

Common Ground Fair

Common Ground Fair

I took the kids to the Common Ground Fair yesterday with my friend Jody. Jody is my close friend as well as Sage's mother. Sage is Celine's best friend. The fair is an unique experience. It is organized by the Maine Organic Gardeners and Farmers Association. It's a showcase of ...