Reading and Roaming
MAINE COAST VIBE We have been coming to mid-coast Maine for 35 years and staying in the same house for about twenty of those years. What is Maine’s everlasting appeal? Growing up, the Chief Penguin visited Maine in the summers with his parents and siblings. I had never been to Maine until a reunion of …
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EXPLORING PORTLAND ON FOOT Every summer on our way to mid-coast Maine, we stay in Portland for a night or two. Last year, airline schedules shortened our time, leaving little opportunity to wander the streets or to soak up the vibe. This year, airlines and weather aligned, and we enjoyed three nights and two full days in …
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This week I’m sharing comments on two books, a nonfiction work about an American patriot (appropriate for July 4th weekend) and a collection of stories, along with our first visit to a popular Italian restaurant. NONFICTION: AN INFLUENTIAL AMERICAN PATRIOT Angelica: For Love and Country in a Time of Revolution by Molly Beer Molly Beer’s nonfiction work …
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Like much of the country, we here in North Carolina have been challenged this week with extreme heat. High 90’s, humidity, and feel-like temperatures of 100 or more have made staying inside more desirable and the healthier choice. The Chief Penguin and I started a new TV series, did more reading, took advantage of the indoor …
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