Reading and Roaming
LEAVING MAINE Our last day in Maine we spent in Portland. We had a lovely time at Petit Jacqueline over lunch of quiches and crepes with my cousin and his wife, re-visited the local independent bookstores, walked around Munjoy Hill, and then had dinner at Drifters Wife. Foodies, and others, will know that this restaurant …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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