Category Archive: new england

Acworth New Hampshire

Perfect example of New England in winter. A true winter wonderland.

50/365 On a Back Road in Maine

This beautiful farm is located on a backroad in Maine. I remember taking the photo but I don’t think I would ever be able to find this place again. I’m not exactly sure… Continue reading

48/365 Chocorua New Hampshire

On Route 16 in New Hampshire, a little north of the intersection with Route 113 for Tamworth, you will pass one of the most picturesque little areas in New Hampshire. With the quintessential… Continue reading

23/365 It’s Coming

The weather report has been all over the place during the past week. First we were going to be buried in snow and then we weren’t. Now they are saying we will have… Continue reading

It’s Right Around the Corner

It’s right around the corner. Yes winter with all of its snow, ice and wind. Of course here in New England Nor’easters also barrage us. These storms pummel our coastline and are a… 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

In and Around Sandwich

Here is another view of a popular area in my hometown of Sandwich on Cape Cod. During the good weather you will quite often find a number of boys and others fishing Shawmee… Continue reading

Red Fishing Shack, Bradley Wharf in Rockport Massachusetts

My hubby and I took a drive to an incredibly beautiful town called Rockport which is north of Boston along the coast. It is a rustic town and exactly what you think of… Continue reading

A Blizzard Falls on Brewster Gardens

You have to admit that when the snow is falling and you don’t have to drive anywhere that it’s absolutely beautiful. These photos were taken the night of Valentine’s 2015. We had another… 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

Our Word View – Word of the Week = VIVID

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

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

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

Boston Harbor

When you visit Boston there is the most wonderful “Harbor Front Walk”. It meanders its way along all the wharfs in Boston from the North End right on down the line. On a… 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

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

Merrimack River in New Hampshire

Merrimack River in New Hampshire. Print available for purchase here… Every time we drive up to Maine or New Hampshire we pass this serene view. What you can’t see is the house is… Continue reading

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

A Raging Snowstorm

I always feel so fortunate to live within a very short distance of the ocean. I never take it for granted. Hubby and I go to the beach mostly in the off-season to… 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

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

A Rainbow of Fall Colors in New England

I just can’t post enough photos of New England in the fall. It is an absolutely mesmerizing time! The colors: vibrant red, bright orange, lemon yellow, russet brown, and of course green so,… Continue reading

A New England Kind of Fall

There is nothing as colorful or beautiful as New England in the fall. The vibrant colors are as if you are looking at a magnificent oil painting. Fiery reds, brilliant oranges and luminescent… Continue reading

Why Oh Why Do I Love Cape Cod

I never take for granted the fact that no matter where I go I can just about find ocean within ten to fifteen minutes. I feel so blessed that I can pop in… Continue reading

Our Word View – Word of the Week = LIGHT

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

Black Eyed Susan

Black Eyed Susan’s pop up in gardens all over Cape Cod in late July into August. To me they just resonate happiness. And yet at the same time they are one of the… Continue reading

A Cape Cod Holiday Celebration

One thing I absolutely love about Sandwich the Town I live in on Cape Cod is the small town feel. In the summer they have concerts at the bandstand at night. It is… Continue reading

Waiting for Occupants on Cape Cod

To see two Adirondack chairs sitting at the ready in a garden is a perfect escape on a hot summer afternoon. IF YOU LIKE THIS, YOU WILL LOVE…

A Perfect Moment on Cape Cod

A Serene Moment on Cape Cod

There are moments when I will come upon a scene, which transports me to another place and time. This was one of those moments. It was a very warm summer afternoon and there… Continue reading

Our Word View – Word of the Week = BEAUTIFICATION

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

Breakers Mansion, Newport, Rhode Island

The Breakers Mansion in Newport Rhode Island in one word is AMAZING. It exhibits the epitome of the word excess. Built during the “Gilded Age” it was the summer “Cottage” of the Vanderbilt… Continue reading

The Subtle Coast of Yarmouth Massachusetts

     

Beach Living Massachusetts Style – Sagamore Beach

Our Word View – Word of the Week = ZEN

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

Boston Beautiful

As much as I love Cape Cod and the ocean I equally love the beautiful old architecture found in downtown Boston. The North End, Beacon Hill and other areas of the city have… Continue reading

Another beautiful harbor, Onset Massachusetts

One thing I absolutely love about living on Cape Cod is there is no shortage of beautiful Harbors in the surrounding area. Each one is different and unique but all are magnificent in… Continue reading

Plymouth Harbor, Massachusetts

I am partial to Plymouth Harbor in Massachusetts. I worked in Plymouth for well over a decade right by the harbor. I think this particular Harbor is one of the prettiest I have… Continue reading

Powder Point Bridge, Duxbury, Massachusetts

Cotuit Sailboat

On a cold and blustery day on Cape Cod a solitary sailboat is moored in Cotuit waiting for its next sailing adventure. ANOTHER POST YOU MAY ENJOY: SCHOONER, SKIFF OR DORY

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