Saturday morning in Downtown Somesville Maine

...Another Saturday morning in our sleepy little village. Pretty soon our Library will be open for business .
(I saw techies with raincoats and umbrellas ...sitting on the benches on the lawn.. tapping into the free wireless connection that is offered 24/7) ...The antique shop down the street is overflowing with tourists .

I noticed 2 huge tour buses parked out front of the quaint store with many people departing...sporting cameras and umbrellas...ready for their photo ops .



I suspect they have no idea how incredibly beautiful it is behind the store...the babbling brook, ..the recently reconstructed dams for the fishways...and the quaint cemetery... It's one of our best kept secrets!

...The "Port in a Storm' book store will be busy this AM...Nothing like a rainy day and a book signing event to draw a crowd....(Thank you, Jan, for all the events that you have hosted this summer!)....

The little museum isn't too lively yet this AM..I think our Saturday morning volunteer may be 'sleeping in'...Can't blame her for that...It's a cozy morning...Just a quiet drizzle with an occasional 'whoop de do' from the loons and a few ducks quacking . (FYI: In the Somesville Historical Museum, there are "Find the Object" quizzes for children..and adult visitors are challenged to identify 'now-mysterious' objects that would have been commonly used in homes and workplaces in the good 'ol days).

A few osprey and seagulls are swooping around in Somes Harbor).

Must be 'good fishin' this AM.

The beautiful gardens at the Historical Society building are in full bloom and waiting to be photographed!...Maybe a few brave souls will venture up the street and walk down to the village landing at the harbor on Somes Sound...Who knows, on their way back up the hill, they may even stop by my office (located across from the entrance to the landing) for a visit.

At GramEpat's place, if my car is in the yard, the welcome mat is always out.

"Maine...The way life should be".

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Why Wonder

I miss Kermit !
"Why were there so many songs about rainbows

and what's on the other side?"

("it could make you wonder why, but why wonder?")
"Who said that every wish would be heard and answered when wished on the morning star?"

"What's so amazing that keeps us stargazing...and what do we think we might see?
"Someday we'll find it, the rainbow connection,..... the lovers, the dreamers, and me!

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Awesome Wonder

It's Saturday morning and I'm headed for downtown Someville Maine! Our quaint village library is open for business this AM and I can't wait to get some new reading material for my 'pedal boat therapy' sessions on Long Pond.

Driving thru the village, savoring the scenic views on the way to my office every morning, I find myself humming the song "How Great Thou Art".

From the library lawn, the vistas across the Mill Pond and Somes Sound are so incredible....

"When through the woods, and forest glades I wander, And hear the birds sing sweetly in the trees. When I look down, from lofty mountain grandeur And see the brook, and feel the gentle breeze"......

I find myself grinning when I drive by in the early AM and see the tourists sitting on the library steps ...and on the benches on the lawn, with their laptops propped open, accessing the free 24/7 internet service that the Association provides. I can't help but wonder if they snuck away in the early AM from their vacation cabins in the Maine woods (while their family is still sleeping) ...to check on the real world!
"When I in awesome wonder, Consider all the worlds Thy Hands have made".....

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I want to be a fireman like my GrampE Bob!

GrampE Bob told me about the recent fire in Northeast Harbor....and how the whole town helped. He said that firemen from far away came to help put out the fire and save the rest of the town. He told me about all the treats that the neighbors kept bringing...lots of cookies and other yummy goodies. He even got a new cap to wear . I still can't believe that someone soaked his hat in ice water and put it back on his head... to help keep him cool. He said that any fireman who needed a hat or needed food...or something to drink were given whatever they needed. He saw neighbors walking down the street with plates piled high with brownies and cookies...and chips and lots of other treats. I REALLY want to be like my GrampE Bob. It would be so awesome to ride in the big fire truck, help people AND eat yummy treats!

He said there were many heroes and he told me how kind and generous all the people were . He said it was also sad and scary for people who lost their things in the fire.

My sister says that she wants to help the Red Cross because they help the people who lost their things. GrampE said that the Red Cross needs lot of help. ...and lots of money. It will be nice if she helps them.... but one thing I know for sure:

"When I grow up, I want to be a fireman like my GrampE Bob!"

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What to do with Kids and Matilda in Acadia

Wondering what to do with (or without?) kids in Acadia National Park?I came across an interesting posting in our local Newspaper's web site (MDIslander.com)

A New York tourist writes about22 Great things to do with your kids in Acadia National Park.

On the Junior Ranger Ambassador Blog, SCA Andrew has several other great suggestions.

What are your favorite activities? ...Pedal Boating in an icy cove? Yes ..This really is Spring time in our cove and that really is Matilda, standing on the ice...Thinking about hopping in the back of the boat to hitch a ride on the Pond!

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Looking for Your Piece (and THEIR Piece) of Maine?

"A walk in the Park"

Hope you find a spot for your family

on Mt.Desert Island , Maine

Home of Acadia National Park.

Let me know how I can help!

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Hitching a ride with Matilda

Gotta love Acadia. In the National Park even the ducks are friendly!

'Matilda' (my favorite mallard duck) returns every summer with her wee ones. When she wants a break from swimming, she'll cruise with me around our quiet cove on Long Pond.

She's out there right now...squawking...begging for a treat. Guess it's time to grab a favorite book and head for the pond. (Great novel : 'The Other' by David Guterson)

What's not to love about Acadia!

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