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Potholes and Puddles
Once in a while, quite often actually, I think it’s good to just let kids be kids, regardless of my personal feelings on cleanliness, order, and things along those lines. Yes, we have a huge…
Another Visit to Gould Hill Farm
We made our annual trip to Gould Hill Farm in Contoocook, NH to pick apples. And, as always it was a lot of fun. The day was gorgeous and the scenes, in and around the…
Our National Anthem
It’s a cool, clear, crisp autumn morning and I temporarily lose the ability to discern depth by gazing deeper and deeper into the vastness of blue above me. In the background, I am listening to…
Too Much Here For One To See
I look to the sky and the blazing sun Feeling like Iβve arrived, the only one Β This place before me feels like home? Should I never leave here, no longer roam? Β God must…
Lesser Pain
Sometimes I wonder what it is you see Because youβre not all that different from me Β My eyes open too, I look upon this world But I cannot say I know this direction hurled…
Nature please
Oh, if only there existed the time to take in its entirety… naΒ·ture ΛnΔCHΙr/ noun 1. the phenomena of the physical world collectively, including plants, animals, the landscape, and other features and products of the…
The Twins Go To School
Today was another day to remember. The twins, at three-and-a-half years old, went to their first day of school. Well, pre-pre-school, as I call it. Either way, there were pictures, good-byes, anticipations, uncertainties, and excitement.…
You left your mark
Today’s your birthday but you’re not here Thinking of you draws out lonely tears Β You’ve been called home but we celebrate No longer seen, but for the birth this date Β What you did…
There is love
First day of 7th grade in Gtown, NH
Impressions
We see you there and we ask why Shouldn’t we just pass you by? Β Life lessons tell us this is bad We know; our mind’s eye is sad Β Experience says this can’t go…
Something Nice
So, upon reaching our vacation destination in Maine, one of my top priorities was to sit in peace and read this book. That I did. Thank you J. I enjoyed this book very much.
The heron, an eagle, loons, and me
It was the middle of the day when I climbed in.Β A two seat canoe, a paddle, and me, I did begin. Β The water was calm and close to crystal clear.Β Moving through water,…
Can’t wait to get back
We have only been home for 2 1/2 days and I can’t wait to get back up to the Down East. Lord willing, we hope to return for a fourth consecutive year in August 2014.…
Beals Island 2013
On our, now annual, vacation to Down East Maine we trekked up to Beals Island. I love this little fishing village where my ancestors came from. The population was down to 508 people as of…
Little bird on a branch
Once the hummingbirds leaves the feeder, they are hard to find. This is the best my zoom could do from about 40 feet away.
I like my hot dogs well done
I asked Theodore if he had slipped into the kitchen and eaten one of the hot dogs from my plate. He answered with a question, “Daddy share your hot dogs?” I said that I did.…
Backyard Hummingbird
One of our two hummingbirds comes in for a snack
Taken Home
Remembering my cousin, one year later.
Good eating
Yesterday my three year old daughter and I were sharing some leftovers for lunch. Jacqueline was enjoying some bites of the pasta and was cordial enough to say, “Thanks for sharing your food Dad.” This…
3 Days in Pittsburg
Recently, my wife, our three youngest kids, and I made a last-minute trip to Pittsburg, NH for a little getaway. We packed quickly, jumped in the van, and drove some 170 miles, or so, north…
Jacqueline: “I …
Jacqueline: “I want to go to the store and get some Mini Oreo’s.” Theodore: “Well, I want Mickey Oreo’s.” Jacqueline: “Once upon a time, I want to go to the store and get Mini Oreo’s,…