It is a nine hour trip to the cabin and once unpacked our tradition has become to rush off to Castine, Maine for a legendary lobster roll (see photo!) followed by a sunset walk on a nearby beach, reveling in the fact that we are here once again.
Photography
Going to Maine For A Week
I leave early in the morning with my youngest daughter for a week at this cabin in Maine on the Penobscot Bay. I’ll be blogging daily but will have to take my computer into the local library to occasionally upload, so your blog email blasts will be a bit bunched up and sporadic next week. … Read more
Bovine Bliss
Does God talk to you? He sure does me. Yesterday I was told to go back in the house for my camera when I was taking my daughter to the farm to drop her off at her chore day for the shared harvest program. I was told explicitly that I’d want it for the cows … Read more
Photos of Annapolis Boats & Blitz
While in Annapolis, I was down on the docks for two of my meals. So here are a few boat shots and some water. Both nights – due to being in a hurry – I missed taking photos of a big red sun setting over the water on the marinas. “Red sun at night/sailor’s delight!” … Read more
The Generosity of Summer Flowers
I’m celebrating the colorful joys of the season! I’ve had a wonderful time recently meeting the owners of these flowers. First, I stopped on a bike ride to photograph moon flowers near a sidewalk. The house happened to be on the market and this accomplished gardener showed off her gardens to me, and took me … Read more
Photos of Our Farmer’s Market
I took these photos this morning at our Farmer’s Market here in town. It is a true feast for the eyes and a wonderful place for friendly community spirit. In the last six pictures you can see what we brought home, that is, besides happiness, sunshine, and light hearts.
Water at the Quarry
We are members of what is called the “Limekiln Swimming Association,” but what everyone here affectionately calls “The Quarry.” There are 75 member families, although surprisingly we often have it to ourselves, and we’ve been members long enough that our friends have become members so we often run into church or homeschooling friends here. It … Read more
Photos of Sunflowers
My two younger children fly in from northern Michigan today where they have been at camp for a month. Strangely enough, this set me to thinking about sunflowers, since the last time I was in the vicinity of their camp I photographed fields of sunflowers. I’ve searched out and resurrected those photos from northern Michigan … Read more
Love Those Zinnias!
Can you tell I love bright colors? That’s why these are one of my favorite flowers… the saturated colors are so satisfying! Enjoy!
My Husband’s Garden
We are on a corner lot downtown in a small town. We’ve got more sun and fewer deer than most folks around here and our lot is more public as well. Put that together with my husband’s green arm (image of thumb is too small) and we’ve got a great yard for showcasing his talents. … Read more
Block Island Sunsets
We had fun chasing Block Island’s sunsets. We could imagine what riches a longer stay would garner if these were the ones from our short stay! Our last sunset was the ferry leaving for the mainland when our sunset was swallowed by an immense black cloud which would later prove to be an impressive thunderstorm … Read more
Rock Cairns
Hundreds of rock cairns were built on Mansion Beach on Block Island, a few of which are photographed here. We made one ourselves. Many sides of me loved this – the fun-loving childlike side, the structural engineering side, the creative side… Which one is your favorite? Which one did we do?
Block Island Birds and Animals
Block Island, being on a migratory pattern, was layered with diverse birdsong. It both woke us up and put us to sleep, and we heard the birds more than saw them. Here are the creatures we did see and some of them were surprises! We especially enjoyed these teenaged seagulls. And why does the chicken … Read more
Vaill Beach
Vaill Beach was our other favorite beach on Block Island. Also on the Atlantic side, it is wild and picturesque. We loved the way the rocks made melodic tricking sounds every time a wave receded. We wish we had a recording of that! Depending where you stood, the tone was different based on the size … Read more
Block Island Architecture, Walls, and Flowers
We enjoyed the island architecture, the mortarless walls with sky showing through, and the glorious flowers! Enjoy…
Mohegan Bluffs Beach
This was one of our favorite beaches on Block Island. It is on the southern edge of the island, with spectacular raw beauty and the crashing waves of the Atlantic. Apparently surfers on the island like it too, but we had it practically to ourselves. It is reached by 150 steps which cuts down on … Read more