Maine Time: Mostly Granddaughters

GRANDDAUGHTER TIME  Even since she could say, ‘”grandma,” our younger granddaughter F, now almost two and a half, has called both me and the Chief Penguin that name.  This visit, she finally got it right and for a few days, he was “GrandPA” and then became just Grandpa.  We are now differentiated and she always …

Maine Time: Antidotes

  LIFE IN MAINE Our time in Maine is beginning to wind down and two friends have already departed.  We, though, are happily anticipating the arrival of our son and family with our two granddaughters.  That means making blueberry pancakes with E’s assistance and at least one visit to the botanical garden where F will …

Maine Time: Of Spies and Ghosts

In my view, summer is a time for excess.  Lots of lobster.  Indulging in more carbs and sweets, bingeing on television series, and reading beach books as well as serious literature.  This past week, the Chief Penguin and I devoted morning and evening hours to The Americans and Crownies while I also included an atmospheric historical …

Maine Time: Rockland & Reading

UP TO ROCKLAND After several years of good intentions, we finally made the relatively short drive north to Rockland to visit the Farnsworth Art Museum.  Rockland is a charming small town (worth a return visit on a cooler day) and the Farnsworth a gem.  Why did we wait so long to explore it? Focused mainly …