Along Kent Island is a small and safe harbor that houses a number of crab, fishing and oyster boats. A true Chesapeake Bay Watermen’s local haven, where the century long tradition of creating a livelihood from the bay is held. This winter has been an exceptionally cold winter. […]
The morning started at dawn at the Annnapolis Maritime Museum in Eastport. The morning was hot and hazy for a early October morning. The geese were on the move southward, and a few fishermen were on the docks hoping for an early catch. Today was the day […]
An overcast afternoon led to a quick float down the river to see the sights. With drab light, drama was found within. The Laughing gulls were watching with a careful eye. And boats sat tied to their docks, quiet and serene. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ What I dream of is an […]
The day was becoming long, and after giving two horses some desperately needed baths, I must admit going out and taking some photos for today was a bit challenging. But thanks to all of you wonderful readers, just knowing that you’re out there hoping to see something pretty […]
Yesterday was a very rainy day with the rain giving out to heavy fog late in the afternoon. The night was nothing short of pea soup and awakening, the fog began to lift to give way to the sun. Heading over to Southwest Harbor to pick up some […]
What is it? Is it a boat or a yacht? Actually, any boat that is not a working boat and has a cabin can be considered a yacht. Although the residents of Northeast Harbor on Mount Desert Island knows how to take the word “Yacht” to the extreme. […]
An early morning rise to greet the morning overlooking Northeast Harbor. Well known for the classic antique wooden boats, outlandishly fancy Hinckley boats, and lobster boats, the harbor holds many treasures. When you arise in the morning, think of what a precious privilege it is to be alive […]
I wonder if anyone else has an ear so tuned and sharpened as I have, to detect the music, not of the spheres, but of earth, subtleties of major and minor chord that the wind strikes upon the tree branches. Have you ever heard the earth breathe? Kate […]
Clouds come floating into my life, no longer to carry rain or usher storm, but to add color to my sunset sky. Rabindranath Tagore
“Come, don’t be in a fright, but put on your clothes, and I’ll let you into a secret. You must know that I am Captain of this ship now, and this is my cabin, therefore you must walk out. I am bound to Madagascar, with a design of […]