by Susan | Aug 28, 2019 | Family
It took us twenty-three hours of driving with a car packed to the brim and a layover at my folks to get Hannah to campus. We spent the afternoon getting her sorted. Her room feels especially cozy this year with lots of reminders of home including her adorable whale...
by Susan | Aug 25, 2019 | On the Farm
T-1 day. Our last day of the summer before taking Hannah back to college. We spent a few hours in our happy place on this most glorious of summer days. After walking the beach, we parked ourselves of the sand and could have stayed all day if we’d but had the...
by Susan | Aug 24, 2019 | On the Farm
Last month, Hannah and I began collecting Monarch caterpillars. We set them up in a screened in box on the porch and cared for them with Milkweed scavenged from throughout town. The caterpillars still in our garden ate every leaf of all of my Milkweed – all...
by Susan | Aug 19, 2019 | Out and About in Maine
Hannah had the great fortune with win a raffle for a night’s stay at Kawahnee Inn located in Weld Maine. She took me along on her adventure. We went swimming in Webb Lake and lounged on the beach. We enjoyed dining on the Inn’s screened-in porch. The lobster gnocchi,...
by Susan | Aug 12, 2019 | Out and About in Maine
With just enough time to spare after dinner, Hannah and I cruised out to Baseline Road to capture the sunset over the barrens. It was a gorgeous evening with big clouds and a light breeze – perfect sweatshirt weather. Two weeks from today we’ll be headed...
by Susan | Aug 9, 2019 | Odds and Ends, Projects
It’s been more than a year since I began creating and selling my felt pattern kits. During much of this time I monopolized the dining room table before moving a folding table into my office as a work space. Neither were ideal as I like to stand while I work and...
by Susan | Aug 7, 2019 | Birds and Wildlife
Yesterday, we lunched in Castine for Hannah’s birthday. While there, I spotted this Black Swallowtail Butterfly feasting on the clover atop one of the bunkers at Fort George along the Penobscot River. I would have loved for the images to be just a shade...
by Susan | Aug 6, 2019 | On My Mind
Today, Gidget discovered the joy of a birthday balloon today. No worries – she wasn’t allowed to play with it alone. We had a blast and she’s one tired pup tonight! Watch the video and...
by Susan | Aug 5, 2019 | Family, On My Mind
The greatest joy in my life turns 20 today. Still my child, yet no longer a girl, but a curious, creative, courageous woman. I couldn’t be prouder of the person you’re becoming, your sensitivity, the way you see the world. Thank you for your humor, the...
