GENTLE PACE OF LIFE One of the most appealing aspects about being here is the relaxed, slower pace of daily life. I indulge in reading in bed before arising, we spend as much time as we like over the newspapers at breakfast, then perhaps head into town to re-stock the larder before lunch, followed by …
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Maine Moments: Photos & Books
MAINE DAYS Although the Chief Penguin and I are retired, the rhythm of our days is different when we’re here. It’s like being on vacation as we take a more leisurely approach to life (if that’s possible, but it is—no medical or other appointments!) Earlier this week, on the most perfect day thus far, we …
Maine Musings: Books & More
ON THE MAINE COAST After the humidity and heat of Florida, the Maine coast is a welcome change—even when you have several days of gray skies, continual fog, and temperatures that don’t climb out of the 60’s. We’re on an island here and that means it’s more susceptible to foggy, misty conditions. Sometimes just going …
Portland: Red Brick & Raucous Gulls
MEANDERING IN PORTLAND We had a day and a half to ramble up and down Portland’s red brick streets and to explore the shops and restaurants of this New England center of cuisine and culture. The sidewalks of slightly uneven rectangular red bricks add charm and old world authenticity while echoing the 19th century building …
