Maine Moments: Gardens, Novel & More

COASTAL MAINE BOTANICAL GARDENS ET AL Fun with Our Granddaughters Our granddaughters and their parents were with us this past week.  No visit would be complete without continuing tradition with some annual outings.  Everything from mini golf to the botanical gardens to purchases at Sherman’s Books to one more visit to Railway Village.   Of course, we …

Maine Summer: Family & Beach Reads

THE JOY OF FAMILY About once a year, I indulge in a paragraph or two about our granddaughters.  They come to Maine with their parents for a week each August, and it’s a fun time.   Filled with favorite activities from swimming in the cove to competing at miniature golf to several trips to the local bookstore.  Add in …

Maine: Good Times with Granddaughters

MEMORIES AND TRADITIONS After so many years (30+ for the Chief Penguin and me), Maine is a fixed point on our summer calendar and that of our son and family.  This past week, T and J and the girls, E and F, were here for their annual visit.  It’s a time to add to our collective memory …