Tag Archives: living in Maine
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Age Positivity
8April 5, 2023 by Jean
This spring, I am taking a class on “age positivity” at the local Senior College. The course is part of …
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Beauty, Bounty and Gratitude
4September 5, 2022 by Jean
This summer I read two books, one fiction and one non-fiction, which spoke to one another and to me in …
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Summer’s Beautiful Bounty
6July 24, 2022 by Jean
It is high summer in Maine and a most bountiful time of the year. Each Sunday’s visit to the farmers’ …
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Suddenly, Warmth
10May 14, 2022 by Jean
One of the consequences of climate change is that spring comes earlier to Maine and lasts longer. This year, we …
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Winter Friends
2November 17, 2021 by Jean
One night in September, I got up in the wee dark hours of the morning and looked out my big …
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Good Eating
8October 11, 2021 by Jean
In late summer and fall, one of the great pleasures in my life is taking advantage of the harvest to …
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Roque Bluffs
3September 27, 2021 by Jean
During my recent Downeast Maine vacation, I spent a day at Roque Bluffs State Park. I had been here before …
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The Way Life Should Be
4August 23, 2021 by Jean
Coming back last month from my first trip out of Maine since before the pandemic, I crossed the bridge over …
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War of the Rodents
7May 15, 2021 by Jean
One of the pleasures of rural living is the opportunity to observe and interact with wildlife, but interactions with wildlife …
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Space and Light
8January 16, 2020 by Jean
Last week, I had some tree work done. My home state of Maine has one of the best climates in …
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