On this day, July 25,2024, we commemorate an important day in Maine history. Eighty-five years ago today, an emaciated twelve-year-old boy named Donn Fendler stumbled out of the Maine woods after surviving nine days alone on Mt. Katahdin. He was covered with insect bites, scratches, and lost one of his toes. His disappearance sparked a … Read moreLost on a Mountain in Maine
Darkness was falling on the Michigan community where Penny lived with her family that included three young children. Penny was a nine-month-old dog best described as a mutt of medium size with short hair. On this fateful day, Penny was let out into the yard for a few minutes before bedtime. A family member opened … Read morePenny The Wonder Dog
An old woman ambled down a dirt road from her cottage on Christmas Cove along the coast of Maine. Hilda Hamlin was her name and she had a secret. It was a secret kept in her pocket. Now on her way back from the post office, she fumbled in her pocket for little treasures brought … Read moreThe Real Miss Rumphius
Watch that woman standing on the farmer’s porch. She pulls on her work jeans that still show patches of garden dirt. She sprays insect repellant on her work boots, arms, and neck. Next comes a mesh insect protection net that loops under her armpits and covers her entire head. With great precision, she dons … Read moreFun in the Garden
Several weeks ago, I had the pleasure of taking a walk with my two young grandchildren on a warm spring day. It was a leisurely walk in a quiet neighborhood. After the long, dark winter, we in northern New England savor the feel of sun on our faces. No longer do we have to brace … Read moreDon’t Worry. Be Happy!
