Tuesday, March 31, 2009
Woodfords
Monday, March 30, 2009
McLellan House
Sunday, March 29, 2009
THK
But 'back to now', M- and I went, grabbed some dinner and raised a glass to a friend. Driving home a wave of sadness overtook me, as I thought back to what for TK, M-, myself and others we could entice along, had become a summer ritual- driving to Hampton Beach Casino and taking in a Southside Johnny and the Asbury Jukes concert and all the 'side-lights' that come with it--- Italian sausages, cigars on the beach, and TK talking to about anyone who would listen etc... ah, he will be missed.
TK, everyone knows what you are doing today--- playing that great golf course in the sky(with no 'goofy golf'), so--- hit 'em straight my friend.
RIP THK
Saturday, March 28, 2009
Inn
*Happy B-Day today to Mom P- down in sunny Oveido! Whew! I think that'll do it for March.
Friday, March 27, 2009
Humpbacks
We stuck, nor breath nor motion;
As idle as a painted ship
Upon a painted ocean.
Water, water, everywhere,
And all the boards did shrink;
Water, water, everywhere,
Nor any drop to drink.
*from The Rime of the Ancient Mariner
By Samuel Taylor Coleridge
There are certain passages in literature that just clicked from my high school and collegiate years, and this is one of them. I was, from the first viewing, intrigued by every stanza and twist and turn this ballad took. Living along the rugged Maine coast all my life, this writing of Coleridge(his longest) left an indelible marking upon me for life. The sea: the mysticism and gothic nature of this great wonder, especially while walking along it's edge on a moonless night, just sends shivers up my spine, and I harken back and long to read these lines again.
* click on to enlarge and view the 'slice' of blue in the distance.
Thursday, March 26, 2009
Rust Farm
*Happy B-Day wishes going out to nephew Z- down there in Portsmouth today. Didn't I tell you this month was loaded with birthdays for us?
Wednesday, March 25, 2009
KMS
Tuesday, March 24, 2009
Arabica
Monday, March 23, 2009
Facade
Sunday, March 22, 2009
Kites
Saturday, March 21, 2009
A Rock
And a rock feels no pain;
And an island never cries.
I Am a Rock
Paul Simon
'66
Friday, March 20, 2009
Along the Saco
Thursday, March 19, 2009
Backside
Wednesday, March 18, 2009
Let 'er Run
Tuesday, March 17, 2009
Eirinn go Brach!
Monday, March 16, 2009
At the Park
Sunday, March 15, 2009
Morning Breaks
By Raymond Carver
This morning was something. A little snow
lay on the ground. The sun floated in a clear blue sky.
The sea was blue, and blue-green, as far as the eye could see.
Scarcely a ripple.
Calm. I dressed and went
for a walk -- determined not to return
until I took in what Nature had to offer.
I passed close to some old, bent-over trees.
Crossed a field strewn with rocks
where snow had drifted...
All the things I hoped would go away this morning.
The stuff I live with every day.
What I've trampled on in order to stay alive.
But for a minute or two I did forget
myself and everything else. I know I did.
For when I turned back I didn't know
where I was. Until some birds rose up
from the gnarled trees. And flew
in the direction I needed to be going.
* Raymond Carver is a favorite of mine. I thought this one poignant this morning.
Saturday, March 14, 2009
Bean Boots
Friday, March 13, 2009
Burying Ground
Stroudwater Burying Ground-'this slope was used for burial beginning in 1727 A. D. and contains many unmarked graves. The earliest recorded stone is 1739.'(on posted sign at entrance)
Thursday, March 12, 2009
Fort Allen Park
Wednesday, March 11, 2009
Star Match
Tuesday, March 10, 2009
Mother-love
I remember piano playing echoing through large rooms.
I remember writing help on Sunday nights.
I remember the cow bell ringing us home.
I remember your welcoming love of Ellen.
I remember your calming voice during thunderstorms.
I remember oatmeal breakfasts almost every morning.
I remember rides to high school in your pajamas.
I remember watching the 'Life of Riley' with you.
I remember crossword puzzles late into the evening.
I remember our love of toasted-tuna sandwiches.
I remember dinners at The Village.
I remember that first trip to Rochester together.
I remember rides in the blue Thunderbird.
I remember family camping in Camden.
I remember all your snow day entertainment.
I remember making every Christmas morning special.
I remember rides to Lincoln on rainy days.
I remember everything you EVER did to help me.
Mom, I miss you today... on your Birthday!
Monday, March 9, 2009
Slugger
http://web.minorleaguebaseball.com/index.jsp?sid=t546
Sunday, March 8, 2009
Motherhouse
*Anyway, this morning Happy Birthday Wishes going out to CAM, living in Lakeland! I thought you'd enjoy this photographic trip to your past!
Saturday, March 7, 2009
Icicles
This is probably one of my all time memorable scenes in all of moviedom. I try to catch the Wizard of Oz at least once a year. My mom and I once saw Margaret Hamilton eating lobster at a dockside take-out in Newagen, ME. Couldn't help but think of this scene when I saw these hanging and melting.
Friday, March 6, 2009
Sacred Heart's Steeples
Thursday, March 5, 2009
Raise a Pint
Wednesday, March 4, 2009
Entwining Vines
Tuesday, March 3, 2009
Stranded
Monday, March 2, 2009
The Sentry
Sunday, March 1, 2009
Theme Day: Glass
ps. Click on picture to see the 'glass' better, or at least the way I saw it, when I took the picture. Ha!
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