It was a beautiful dawn rising over Northeast Harbor, with the boats floating in the gentle water. The quaint marina glowing in the morning light. Some discovered sea urchins were laid were all could enjoy while passing by. The highlight of the morning was a boulder scramble around […]
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 […]
Tucked in the hills south of Bar Harbor, near Northeast Harbor is a well-thought out and beautiful garden. The Thuya Garden Preserve and Asticou Terraces are the legacy of Joseph Henry Curtis, a Boston landscape architect and civil engineer. Curtis enjoyed the cool summer months in Northeast Harbor […]
We’ve arrived to the cool Maine coast, through 8 states and nearly 800 miles. Passing through verdant Vermont and the White Mountains in New Hampshire and the Appalachian trail. Driving through quaint true Americana towns today with American flags posted through their Main streets. Steeped in history, farming […]
Catching up from yesterday as I was a busy beaver getting for a road trip. Where are you going you ask? North! To get out of the Maryland summer heat. Get ready to cool down with me on coastal Maine. It’s time to enjoy Mount Desert Island and […]
Life at a Civil War Camp was difficult. With meager supplies and harsh conditions, the soldiers prevailed in hardship. To read a personal historical account of a soldier in camp. please visit this website. http://www.newsinhistory.com/blog/union-soldier-describes-daily-life-civil-war-camp
Along a quiet street lined by churches and trees stands a monument to the author of the Star Spangled Banner. Francis Scott Key’s return from the British ship from which he was held captive during the attack on Fort McHenry is forever immortalized. Standing in the skiff holding […]
A wonderful Happy Father’s Day to all of those fathers and children out there. Here is my dad, who was an Anthropologist on the granite slide at Sacsayhuaman ruins in Cusco, Peru back in the 1950’s. This rock slide was for the Incan children of nobles. Never […]
THE GAME IS STILL ON ! Place your correct answers and get a print. It’s time for a new Photo Guessing Game. Here are three random things I have seen in the ocean. Two are easy, one not so much. For the first three readers that correctly guess […]
A fabulous summer extravaganza. The 23rd annual Strawberry festival held at the Benson Hammond House in Linthicum, Maryland offers food, music, crafts and historic home tours. How many ways can a strawberry be served? Fresh strawberries, strawberries dipped in chocolate, strawberry shortcake, strawberry jelly and jams, and best […]
Emily Carter ~ Nature as Art 