Category Archive: art photography

Mount Desert Island, Maine – Frenchman Bay Nature Tour

During late spring my husband and I took a two-hour cruise of Frenchman Bay in Maine. The tour left from Bar Harbor on Mt Desert Island. First of all, we only saw a… Continue reading

Boston The Walking City – Part Three

In Boston on a hill that runs behind the State House is a beautiful prime residential area called Beacon Hill. It stretches from the Boston Commons and up over the hill behind the… Continue reading

Boston the Walking City – Part Two

During the second day of our visit to Boston I took Joanne to see the Boston Public Gardens. The gardens are a park located smack dab in the middle of the city across… Continue reading

Boston The Walking City – Part One

In the summer of 2019, my friend Joanne and I went to Boston overnight before she returned home to Canada. I wanted to show Jo what a beautiful city Boston was and how… Continue reading

Quechee Vermont Balloon Festival

A number of years ago Hubby and I took a trip to Quechee Vermont for the balloon festival. Typically, this is held each year on Father’s Day weekend. I had never seen an… Continue reading

To My Husband With Love. Happy Valentine’s Day!

This past year has been life changing, isolating, and scary for everyone. It has been a time for all of us to reflect as to what and who is most important in our… Continue reading

Where I May See Beauty Others Cringe

I realize that while I may love, love, love the snow and cold others may cringe. As a child I grew up in Canada where in the winter we would be buried in… Continue reading

Boston In The Winter

I love going to Boston. There is something magical about the city. From our house on Cape Cod, Boston is about an hours drive. During the week it can take considerably longer. So… Continue reading

One Thing I Have Never Regretted

One thing I have never regretted is rescuing dogs. Our first rescue was a Pug named Virgil. He was six years old when we rescued him. He was covered in mange and half… Continue reading

Cape Cod and the Quahog

My husband and I love to hop on our Harley Davidson and just explore. It’s especially wonderful on a sunny day. We happen to be riding along the coast of Cape Cod between… Continue reading

A Cape Cod Night

Nothing better than spending a hot summer night on Sandy Neck Beach in Barnstable. The sunset never disappoints!

$20,000.00 in sales. A Milestone.

I have always had a love of photography. For decades I have enjoyed capturing moments or places on film. And then came the advent of the digital camera and editing programs. I found… Continue reading

Christmas Ornaments

Each time we travel I make a habit of picking up one or two ornaments as a memento of where we have been. When I get home I tuck them aside to add… Continue reading

Autumn Views

Fall views in and around Acadia National Forest in Mt Desert Island, Maine.

Maine Get Away

I am one of those people who loves snow. If it’s winter then I want to be buried in it. The more the merrier. I love the beauty of it. At the same… Continue reading

A Week in Provincetown Massachusetts

My husband and I just spent a week vacationing in Provincetown, Massachusetts. Although “PTown” as its called for short, is on the end tip of Cape Cod, it still takes us an hour… Continue reading

Will Spring Ever Come?

Winter just won’t go away! We had our second Nor’easter here in Massachusetts with a third due to hit us next Monday. Last night we changed the clocks and today the sun is… Continue reading

Rangeley Lake in Maine

A weeks escape in Rangeley Lake, Maine.

A Ride on a Pirate Ship

In the summer in Plymouth, Massachusetts you will find this cute little replica of a Pirate ship in the harbor. I’m not quite sure if they let the general public on it for… Continue reading

A Fairy Tale Entrance

Imagine this being the entrance to your home? I would feel as though I was walking into a fairy tale each and every day. This was taken in Bordeaux France.

The Christmas House

Whenever I see this house in Fryeburg Maine it reminds me of Christmas. Always looks like such a happy place. I of course am drawn to the color combination of red with green… Continue reading

Old Orchard Beach Maine

Summer will come once again and the oceanside amusement park at Old Orchard Beach in Maine will reopen.

A Perfect Retreat

Wouldn’t this be a perfect spot to retreat to from the afternoon sun and have a glass of wine. The South of France.

Valentines Day

Hubby knows how much I love white chocolate and so every year he gets me the most wonderful assortment. And so I decided I would make him a little something special. Chocolate covered strawberries… Continue reading

Maine Character

One thing I have noticed in Maine is there are some really interesting places and homes. This particular house and barn are an antique shop in Denmark Maine. All the items on display… Continue reading

It’s All In The Details

Since I have been doing photography I find that I notice the minute details in everyday scenes around me. The way light illuminates the top of trees as the sun is rising in… Continue reading

Perfect Spot to Relax

Especially at the end of a hot summer day with a nice cool drink.

195/365 Dore River, France

47/365 Being Creative

Tapping into creativity!

In the Early Morning Light

Print available for purchase here… As I stood at my kitchen window the other morning I watched as the sun was slowly rising. It cast a gorgeous glow through the flowers as it… Continue reading

Boston Public Garden, Massachusetts

The Boston Public Garden really are a magical place especially on a beautiful sunny day. It is the perfect place for just slowly wandering, seeing gorgeous flower, swan boats filled with people and… Continue reading

A Mix of Old and New for a Perfect Result

The story behind this still life image is you can mix old and new for a perfect result. My mother, my Aunt Stelle (Mom’s sister) and my Grammy Chaulk were all amazing bakers… Continue reading

Bridgton, Denmark and Naples Maine in Winter

Over New Years hubby and I went to Maine with our daughter Allison, our grandchildren and Allison’s friend Lauren. One of the things I love about Maine is I can totally decompress and… Continue reading

A Christmastime Visit to Boston

On Friday afternoon my husband and I headed into Boston to see a show and spend the night. Boston is about an hours drive from our home on Cape Cod so we figured… Continue reading

Are You Ready For It?

Fall is coming. How do you feel about it? I’m not sure if I’m ready or not. I have thoroughly enjoyed this summer because it has not been oppressively hot. Actually it has… Continue reading

Our Word View – Word of the Week = TATTERED

SUNDAY POSTING ~ A COLLABORATIVE BLOG BETWEEN TWO FRIENDS (ME AND MY FRIEND BARB) WHO’S PATHS WERE SEPARATED FOR 20+ YEARS AND HAVE FOUND ONE ANOTHER ONCE AGAIN ONLINE. BOTH SHARE A LOVE… Continue reading

Our Word View – Word of the Week = FLOURISH

SUNDAY POSTING ~ A COLLABORATIVE BLOG BETWEEN TWO FRIENDS (ME AND MY FRIEND BARB) WHO’S PATHS WERE SEPARATED FOR 20+ YEARS AND HAVE FOUND ONE ANOTHER ONCE AGAIN ONLINE. BOTH SHARE A LOVE… Continue reading

Our Word View – Word of the Week = CAPTURE

SUNDAY POSTING ~ A COLLABORATIVE BLOG BETWEEN TWO FRIENDS (ME AND MY FRIEND BARB) WHO’S PATHS WERE SEPARATED FOR 20+ YEARS AND HAVE FOUND ONE ANOTHER ONCE AGAIN ONLINE. BOTH SHARE A LOVE… Continue reading

Our Word View – Word of the Week = BLOSSOM

SUNDAY POSTING ~ A COLLABORATIVE BLOG BETWEEN TWO FRIENDS (ME AND MY FRIEND BARB) WHO’S PATHS WERE SEPARATED FOR 20+ YEARS AND HAVE FOUND ONE ANOTHER ONCE AGAIN ONLINE. BOTH SHARE A LOVE… Continue reading

A Quintessential New England town… Falmouth, Cape Cod

On Cape Cod as I have mentioned before there are three major towns with a multitude of many in between. One of the towns is Falmouth and it is a hub of the… Continue reading

Papa and Emma Enjoy each other’s company

I love to watch the very special relationship that is developing between my husband aka Papa and our granddaughter Emma. They both love spending time with one another. It is a time in… Continue reading

We Are Never Guaranteed A Tomorrow

  Purchase canvas here… There are times when we need to read a saying to uplift us or put things back in perspective. I have always loved this saying. I have lost many… Continue reading

Nobska Lighthouse in Falmouth

On Cape Cod there are many beautiful Lighthouses to be found. One in particular is Nobska Lighthouse in Falmouth. When you leave Falmouth Harbor on the ferry or a boat and head over… Continue reading

Our Word View – Word of the Week = ZANY

SUNDAY POSTING ~ A COLLABORATIVE BLOG BETWEEN TWO FRIENDS (ME AND MY FRIEND BARB) WHO’S PATHS WERE SEPARATED FOR 20+ YEARS AND HAVE FOUND ONE ANOTHER ONCE AGAIN ONLINE. BOTH SHARE A LOVE… Continue reading

Have you ever visited Falmouth on Cape Cod?

Have you ever visited the town of Falmouth on Cape Cod? Here are some summer views of Main Street. It is the epitome of a larger Cape Cod and New England town. There… Continue reading

Clare Goodwin

About Clare I was privileged to be asked by my friend Clare Goodwin to take some updated head shots for her web pages and business. I’ve known Clare and her husband Alan for… Continue reading

Main Street, Falmouth, Cape Cod Massachusetts

  On Cape Cod there are three major hubs or little cities. Falmouth, Hyannis and Provincetown. If you’re from Cape Cod you know that in summer from Falmouth to Hyannis can take you… Continue reading

Our Word View – Word of the Week = THRIVE

SUNDAY POSTING ~ A COLLABORATIVE BLOG BETWEEN TWO FRIENDS (ME AND MY FRIEND BARB) WHO’S PATHS WERE SEPARATED FOR 20+ YEARS AND HAVE FOUND ONE ANOTHER ONCE AGAIN ONLINE. BOTH SHARE A LOVE… Continue reading

Our Word View – Word of the Week = QUAINT

SUNDAY POSTING ~ A COLLABORATIVE BLOG BETWEEN TWO FRIENDS (ME AND MY FRIEND BARB) WHO’S PATHS WERE SEPARATED FOR 20+ YEARS AND HAVE FOUND ONE ANOTHER ONCE AGAIN ONLINE. BOTH SHARE A LOVE… Continue reading

Our Word View – Word of the Week = OUTSTANDING

SUNDAY POSTING ~ A COLLABORATIVE BLOG BETWEEN TWO FRIENDS (ME AND MY FRIEND BARB) WHO’S PATHS WERE SEPARATED FOR 20+ YEARS AND HAVE FOUND ONE ANOTHER ONCE AGAIN ONLINE. BOTH SHARE A LOVE… Continue reading