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Six Weeks Later: What I’ve Learned

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Six weeks ago, I was in labor. It feels like six months ago–perhaps because I’m awake a lot more or maybe because I’ve learned so much from my little teacher in such a short amount of time. Here are some of the things I’ve noticed during my first weeks of mamahood… 1) I was blessed [...]

More Bar Harbor Bliss

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Yesterday was a rainy one, but not any less enjoyable. Steve and I savored a pint of local ale under the watch of a mustached mermaid, we had a delicious lunch date at the Side Ways Cafe (I love their Ball jar water glasses:)), and on our way home from a visit to Tamarind Cafe [...]

Bar Harbor Heaven

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So far, our trip has included: aimlessly wandering through Bar Harbor’s shops and streets, a stroll through the Wild Gardens of Acadia, lunch at Jordon Pond, and a walk across the sandbar to Bar Island. More soon! I’m beat from a day of sea air, chasing after my baby niece, and lots of delicious eats.

Mini-Vacation in Martha’s Vineyard: Hammocks Unplugged

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Early Friday morning, Steve and I packed up the car and headed north. After the car-ferry-bus trip, we made it to Martha’s Vineyard. In a nutshell, our mini-vacation consisted of: happy hammock naps, walking/exploring the island, a delicious breakfast at Beetlebung, book browsing (and buying-Corinne Demas’ Writing Circle) at Bunch of Grapes bookstore, beach strolls, [...]

August Break Day 3: Empty Car

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I took this photo while exploring the train cars on the Arcade & Attica Railroad near Letchworth State Park. The last few cars were empty and I felt a little Iike I was in a horror film…

Weekend Getaway in Photos…

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This weekend was filled with simple joys. Camp fires. Oatmeal cookies. Big family meals. Time with baby niece. Water falls. Train rides. Letchworth State Park. Morning run in the woods. Thunder storms. What could be better?