by Susan | Dec 31, 2016 | Out and About in Maine
Hannah and I braved the chilly afternoon with a walk by the river to work off some of the molasses cookies we’ve enjoyed over the holiday. Although there’s little snow here in the yard, in the woods, under the cover of trees, things were a little slippery....
by Susan | Nov 21, 2016 | Out and About in Maine
I spied this flock of geese late afternoon last weekend. I parked and slowly wandered towards them, snapping pictures with my camera. They were on alert but seemed to grow comfortable with my presence and went back to nibbling whatever they nibble. A few steps, pause....
by Susan | Nov 12, 2016 | Out and About in Maine
A crisp November afternoon found Hannah, Gidget, and me at McClellan Park. We’d planned to walk the short trails but instead spent the afternoon scrambling across the rocks; a picture perfect afternoon! Gidget was a trooper, but Hannah ended up carrying her much...
by Susan | Oct 5, 2016 | Out and About in Maine
Autumn arrived two weeks ago with little fanfare. Despite lovely warm days, the nights have been downright cold. Every morning this week I’ve sat in the car waiting for the defroster to melt the frost on the windshield, too lazy to dig out the ice scraper. While...
by Susan | Oct 1, 2016 | Out and About in Maine
October 1st. Hannah and I spent another afternoon combing the beach. Last week she was knee deep searching for pretty white rocks to use in some yet to be decided project. Her pockets were bulging, heavy with rocks that she had trouble keeping her shorts up. As you...
by Susan | Sep 28, 2016 | Out and About in Maine
After being away at a conference since Monday, it felt so good to be driving home on familiar roads. I always enjoy the view of this tiny island with Cadillac Mountain in the background. This evening found me and hopping out and snapping this picture.
by Susan | Sep 20, 2016 | Out and About in Maine
This little island in the mist caught my eye during today’s travels – 0ne of hundreds dotting the Maine coast. And the fading color of the marsh grasses almost more intense in browns and reds than lush summer green. From the same vantage point perched this...
by Susan | Sep 17, 2016 | Out and About in Maine
A hike with Hannah was the best possible way to end a week that didn’t seem as if was ever going to end. Despite the fact that I wanted nothing more than to nap the day away, Hannah and I took Gidget with us on a hike of the Hollingsworth Trail. We’ve...
by Susan | Sep 17, 2016 | Out and About in Maine
I’ve shared pictures of this field before. Here’s it is in June with the Lupine in bloom. The same field yesterday as the sun began to set. BikeMaine, a week-long cycling event chose our town for their last night along the Bold Coast of Maine. The myriad...
by Susan | Sep 10, 2016 | Out and About in Maine
An entire summer has passed and I’ve just made my first outing to the beach. It’s not as if it’s far away. It’s just that life has been so busy for all of us, that we didn’t event think about until I needed to photograph Myrtle the Sea...
by Susan | Sep 3, 2016 | Out and About in Maine
Last summer I waxed poetic about the best grilled cheese I’d ever had. Today we returned to Chase’s Daily and the 90-minute drive on a gorgeous September day was worth it. Chase’s Daily is a busy little farm-to-table vegetarian restaurant located in...
by Susan | Sep 1, 2016 | Out and About in Maine
A lull between meetings today had me sitting on the edge of a marsh listening, watching, and snapping pictures. Two herons scurried away as I settled in to watch. I feel it’s a gift each time I see a heron. They’re so ungainly yet majestic at the same...
by Susan | Aug 24, 2016 | Out and About in Maine
Sometimes it’s the truly mundane that catches my eye. The other day, when I was wandering the Incredible Edible Milbridge Market Garden, I spied this absolutely stunning cabbage. Yup, a cabbage. Somewhat ordinary, but so beautiful in shape and color that I had...
by Susan | Aug 19, 2016 | Out and About in Maine
The last couple of days have been a little frazzling. My computer died on Wednesday. I knew it was on its way out, but didn’t anticipate having to replace it just now when I’ve got a couple of deadlines looming. Thankfully I had a good backup and...
by Susan | Aug 11, 2016 | Out and About in Maine
Hannah and I spied this rainbow when leaving an after work meeting tonight. Generally heading toward home, we followed the rainbow, looking for better views. You can just see the second rainbow here. And here, the clouds eclipse the colors. Perhaps the best shot of...
by Susan | Aug 9, 2016 | Out and About in Maine
I paused this morning to admire a heron family wading in the river shallows of an outgoing tide. The moment made my day. Save
by Susan | Jul 25, 2016 | Out and About in Maine
Over the past two days I’ve been stalking the Ospreys nesting atop a platform in Whiting. There appear to be three youth with Mama and papa watching over them from nearly trees. I could have spent the entire day watching them watching me, all the time wishing...
by Susan | Jul 23, 2016 | Out and About in Maine
Despite the fact that it was a hot and muggy day, I talked Hannah into helping me load and haul months worth of recycling to the bins in town. The ac in the car felt so good that we opted not to head straight home. Three hours later we’d covered a lot of...
by Susan | Jul 7, 2016 | Out and About in Maine
Here’s little pop of beauty on this otherwise cold, damp, dreary summer day (I think we hit a high of 60 degrees F). At first glance I thought this was a field of dandelions, but it’s actually millions of tiny buttercup flowers.
by Susan | Jul 4, 2016 | Out and About in Maine
This 4th of July found my family at the top of Eagle Hill in Stueben. We hiked the network of trails with Gidget scampering along. Gidget was a trooper, scaling all but the largest of rocks and steep climbs. Then curiously, a branch across the pass would baffle her....
