Maine


Our winter backpacking trip

Our winter backpacking trip

I wouldn't have believed you if you'd told me a couple years ago that I'd be backpacking... in winter. Not only that I'd be going but that I would love it. Ah, the ways I have changed.

Traveling light and on the cheap

Traveling light and on the cheap

Owning a good tent is the best investment we made in traveling lightly and cheaply.

October at Wolfe's Neck Woods

October at Wolfe's Neck Woods

Wolfe's Neck Woods State Park is the place we go to when we want to be outdoors, to enjoy the woods and ocean, but don't have the time for a whole day excursion. This sweet little state park is a 1/2 hour from our home and although it only offers ...

The glory of everything

The glory of everything

The other night we finished reading "Charlotte's Web". Sigh... Of course the whole book is a masterpiece but I felt I could linger forever on this second last paragraph: Mr. Zuckerman took fine care of Wilbur all the rest of his days, and the pig was often visited by friends ...

It's all about the leaves

It's all about the leaves

If September is about sunflowers then October is all about leaves. Red leaves, green leaves, golden leaves, tawny leaves. Falling leaves, crunchy leaves, floating leaves, fragrant leaves. Leaves, I love 'em. Yesterday's hike at Camden Hills State Park, the same place we winter camped with my parents in February was ...

Common Ground Fair does not disappoint

Common Ground Fair does not disappoint

I'm filled up with Maine organic goodness. I'm overflowing with contentment, photos and memories from our weekend at the Common Ground Country Fair.

Off to Common Ground Fair!

Off to Common Ground Fair!

I feel like a kid on the eve of her birthday. Tomorrow is the first day of the Common Ground Country Fair. A highlight of my year. We leave as soon as I finish this post or Damien gets out of the shower, let's hope I'm done before he is! ...