Thursday, July 30, 2015

Harbor Night

Night closes in on Bar Harbor on July 25.
This is the view from Jane's balcony at the Bar Harbor Inn. Quite spectacular, yet pleasantly serene. Growing up, the task of babysitting us kids, while Mom took Sister Adelaide and Sister Marie out for fried clams, often fell to Jane, and I for one took on the responsibility of trying to drive her crazy. As I remember, she took  most of my antics with a smile. "Oh Mark, ..." I must say; she hasn't changed much. Her easy going nature is still a strong attribute that makes you want to spend time with her. I like to think that I know quite a bit about our family's bloodlines, but she puts me to shame. Ask her anything about the three sisters Josie (my grandmother), Frances (her grandmother), Aunt Bea or their brother Howard, and she's a walking Wikipedia. Jane can recall our family's glories and their sins. Each time I see her she seems to reveal little known trinkets about our family's travails that I never knew, let alone remember.
Knowing Jane, she probably knows stuff about me that I don't even know about me.
Heck, about little ol' me?
Probably shouldn't see the light of day.
... or night for that matter.
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20 comments:

  1. BlogorattiJuly 30, 2015 at 9:21 AM

    What a great view and lovely thoughts. Greetings!

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  2. SharonJuly 30, 2015 at 10:12 AM

    What a gorgeous view!

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  3. VPJuly 30, 2015 at 10:21 AM

    My grandmother was a bit like that, but much less patient, and she knew mostly thing on my father's side. The picture of the port is really beautiful!

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  4. KateJuly 30, 2015 at 10:40 AM

    You need to get Jane to record her memories; she sounds like a wonderful treasure trove of information. I responded to your question on my blog today, Cheez, give a girl time to answer your pesky questions!!

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  5. KateJuly 30, 2015 at 10:41 AM

    PS. I really love your Harbor Night photo today. Makes me wish that our future holds a visit to Maine fairly soon.

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  6. DinaJuly 30, 2015 at 10:42 AM

    Are you brave enough to ask her for a few of your stories?
    Wow, so that's the famous Bar Harbor. So beautiful.

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  7. Taken For GrantedJuly 30, 2015 at 10:46 AM

    Beautiful harbor photo. Looks like there are some serious boats on those piers. Good thing Jane likes you or all your secrets would be included in her family stories.

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  8. TexWisGirlJuly 30, 2015 at 10:54 AM

    she sounds like a family treasure. :)

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  9. RedPatJuly 30, 2015 at 2:21 PM

    What a great place to celebrate a big birthday!

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  10. Celestina MarieJuly 30, 2015 at 3:25 PM

    Great photo! and Jane sounds like an amazing lady!!
    Have a great day! cm

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  11. William KendallJuly 30, 2015 at 3:32 PM

    Quite a view! You need to keep in her good graces, since she knows where the proverbial skeletons are buried!

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  12. cieldequimperJuly 30, 2015 at 5:09 PM

    You could add her memoirs to yours, you know...

    Beautiful serene evening view.

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  13. RevrunnerJuly 30, 2015 at 5:21 PM

    Marvelous evening shot.

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  14. KayJuly 30, 2015 at 8:05 PM

    This is a beautiful shot - what a gorgeous scene.
    I've forgotten so much about my youth and family. I wish I had a Jane for fallback. Lucky you.

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  15. magiceyeJuly 30, 2015 at 9:28 PM

    Beautiful capture!

    I think every family has a Jane!

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  16. MichelleJuly 30, 2015 at 9:29 PM

    Jane sounds like a great person. Lucky to have her, you are.

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  17. RandyJuly 30, 2015 at 10:36 PM

    What a beautiful sight.

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  18. UnknownJuly 31, 2015 at 6:45 AM

    Nice Photo..........

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  19. EG CameraGirlJuly 31, 2015 at 8:24 AM

    Beautiful photo. Jane sounds delightful!

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  20. GunnAugust 1, 2015 at 11:14 AM

    Looks pretty!

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