42/365 Fall Seems So Long Ago

Here we are the beginning of February and this photo I took last October in Maine seems so long ago!

28/365 Buoys!

Someone likes Buoys! This was taken on Mt. Desert Island Maine.

4/365 A Winter Sky in Maine

A winter sky in Maine. Denmark ME

A Very Busy Year

I don’t know about the rest of you but I have found 2015 to be an exceedingly busy year and contributed to my not being able to blog on a regular basis. It… Continue reading →

A Day of Paddle Boarding

  While driving home from Maine my husband and I came across this sight. Two people were paddle boarding across this pristine lake towards the magnificent foliage. On the other side nestled amongst the… Continue reading →

A Vibrant Path

   On Cape Cod we have an over abundance of Oak Trees and Scrub Pine. While the oak can provide some vibrant yellow leaves it is the Maples that produce the beautiful red… Continue reading →

The Beauty of a New England Fall Day

I know that the beauty of fall can be seen in other parts of the country as well. Unfortunately I haven’t had a recent opportunity to go visit any other areas except those… Continue reading →

A little snow can go a long way!

I know this winter has been remarkably tough here in the Northeast. We have gotten more snow than we have in an incredibly long time! But when the snow is freshly fallen as… Continue reading →

Beauty in the Snow and Fog

I took each of these photos from my car as hubby and I were driving home from Maine. We had just had a snowfall that morning with about four inches of snow on… 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 →

I’m Back After a Little Convalescing

Paris Maine last February Well it’s been just about three weeks from my last post. During that time I had a viral infection for 10 days of which I ran a temp of… Continue reading →

Emma Tries Blueberry Picking

While in Maine this past week my daughter, granddaughter and I went blueberry picking. This was my first time ever having gone. Emma on the other hand is an old pro! While there… Continue reading →

Blueberry Picking in Maine

My daughter, granddaughter and I went blueberry picking while in Maine. This is something I have never done before. I think after two hours I was lucky if I had a pint of… Continue reading →

The Last Vestiges of Mommy and Emma Time.

I am in Maine this week with my daughter Allison and granddaughter Emma. Just some girl time. The girls are taking advantage of some of their last Mommy and me time before baby… 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 →

There is a Paris in Maine

Who knew that Paris was in Maine? And within Paris set up on the hill is what else but Paris Hill. It is a beautiful Town with a green right in the center… Continue reading →

Maine Grist Mill

One of the things I love about many locations in New England is the historic buildings and landmarks. Some are not even identified. You will be driving down some side road out in… 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 →

We Headed North to the Snow!

While most people I know are trying to get away from the snow at this time of year, Hubby and I have deliberately gone to it. We have been vacationing for the past… Continue reading →

Portland Maine

Portland Maine. Purchase here… A three hour drive north of Boston and into Maine one of the larger cities is Portland. Hubby and I visited here last fall for the first time. What… Continue reading →

Rowboats at the Ready

At any harbor in New England there is always a group of rowboats ready to take waiting fishermen or lobstermen to their vessels.

Bridge to a View

Hemlock Wooden Covered Bridge, Fryeburg Maine. Purchase print here… I am always amazed at the level of construction that goes into a wooden covered bridge. They are a piece of art to behold.… Continue reading →

The Advantages of Snowshoeing

There are advantages to snowshoeing. Not only is it an incredible work out it takes you to places you would otherwise not likely see in the midst of winter. There is such beauty… Continue reading →

A Haunting Ruin in Portland Maine

I love old buildings. They just have such history and tell a complete story. These remnants of a building are near the Portland Head Lighthouse in Portland Maine. There was an active fort… Continue reading →

Love the Coast of Maine

Hubby and I travel quite a bit to Maine. The coast of Maine can not be equaled. Generally it is very rocky. Just outside of Portland is the Portland Head Lighthouse and around… Continue reading →

Our Word View – Word of the Week = ZOO

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 →

Fryeburg Maine a Winter Wonderland

It’s so hard to describe this scene as it unfolded. We were driving down a side road and as we came around a bend, then crossed a river, slowly the mountains rose on… Continue reading →

Fryeburg County Fair, Maine

Print available for purchase on ETSY here… There is one thing that I thoroughly enjoy going to and that is a good, old County fair. Unfortunately many of them have become very commercialized.… Continue reading →

Bridgton Maine

Print available for purchase on ETSY… Sometimes you visit a location and it just transports you back to a different time. Bridgton Maine is one of those locations. About three hours north of… Continue reading →

A Light Snow Drifts Slowly Down

A light snow slowly drifts down to blanket a river in white. A beautiful and perfect winter day in Maine.

A Historic Wooden Covered Bridge

In Denmark Maine there is an incredibly beautiful historic wooden bridge. An absolutely perfect autumnal setting! Perfect place to visit.

Final Memories of Summer

The final days of summer! IF YOU LIKE THIS… THEN YOU’LL LOVE THIS…

A Day at the Beach Just Me and a Million of my Closest Friends

AND THIS IS WHY WE HAVE A SWIMMING POOL!

Who Knew?

Elvis is alive & well and living in Maine!

Two Totally Different Harbors!

Living in New England the coastline is so different from Maine to Massachusetts to Rhode Island and on. Cape Cod is total sand. Maine is known for its ragged rocky coast. Yet regardless… Continue reading →

The Ideal Life in Maine

Allison and friends go for a walk The Swamp Monster Harry Hummingbird Feeder All that fresh air wipes them out. A field of dandelions The Martin Residence

Our Word View – Word of the Week = WEATHERED

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 OF THE… Continue reading →

Maineacs

Silent, soft and slow descends the Snow

And in the woods there stood two lonely desolate cabins blanketed in a layer of fresh fallen snow! The pines cast deep shadows across the vast white expanse of field. In the distance… Continue reading →

Climbing

While in Maine a number of weekends ago my daughter took my hubby, our son and me hiking/climbing up this huge rock.  In one of the pictures you can tell how far up… Continue reading →

Bridgton’s Wooden Covered Bridge

While my daughter and I were driving around Bridgton Maine we spotted this beautiful wooden covered bridge off in the distance. We pulled down a side street and parked the car. This little… Continue reading →

Straight Out of Currier and Ives

While in Maine this past weekend we popped over to another Town nearby called Bridgton.  What a phenomenal little Town. It had virtually everything you could need but was exceedingly picturesque. Off the Main drag and in… Continue reading →

Our Word View – Word of the Week = CRISP

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 →

What is it about the Coast of Maine!

I don’t know what it is about the coast of Maine that so attracts me. It is so completely different from Cape Cod. I’m sure everyone is probably saying if you love it so much… Continue reading →

A Blustery Maine Day

Today it was a cold, dank, misty day in Maine. A perfect day to stay inside read, nap and watch some movies. It was however great weather if you were a duck! “Sunshine… Continue reading →

Our Word View – Word of the Week = AUTUMN

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 →

New England in the Fall

These pictures are not of the best quality as they were taken a number of years ago on an old point and shoot camera I had. However they show the beautiful colors in… Continue reading →

OUR WORD VIEW – Word of the Week = RHYTHM

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 →

Change is in the Air 8/1/12

After giving it much thought and now that I have a new layout I have decided now is as good a time as any to become a weekly blog. Perhaps it was a… Continue reading →

Of Interest – "MAINE MOMMA" 7/21/12

ONCE A WEEK I SHARE BLOGS WHICH I FOLLOW. THERE ARE A NUMBER OF INCREDIBLY WONDERFUL BLOGS ON THE INTERNET AND THEY PROVIDE A WEALTH OF INFORMATION AND ENTERTAINMENT. YOU’LL FIND A PATTERN… Continue reading →