Merry Month of Maine – Tea with Eleanor

Merry Month of Maine – Tea with Eleanor

When people ask me where I am in Maine, I’ve learned from the locals that we are in the “Downeast.” The term Down East or Downeast is most commonly defined in Maine as the eastern coastal region of the state, encompassing Washington County and...
My Maine Show & Tell – Part Two

My Maine Show & Tell – Part Two

We are loving our time in Maine. Every time I am here, I get all the feels. Maine, for me, is the perfect blend of piney woods, sand, and sea. When I was growing up, my parents always planned two vacations – a week at the ocean, and a week in the mountains....
We made it to Maine – Part One

We made it to Maine – Part One

We are finally in Maine!  It’s been a 2,100-mile journey from Texas, but our feet touched our waterside cottage last night. By the time we unpacked the car, it was dark, so we didn’t have time to explore. Honestly, we were so tired that we were content...
A Mother’s Day Tribute – A Poem by Erma Bombeck

A Mother’s Day Tribute – A Poem by Erma Bombeck

trub I miss my mother most on Mother’s Day. She loved being celebrated that day with gifts, a meal, and lots of attention. In her honor today, I’m sharing a poem from her favorite author and humorist, Erma Bombeck. Erma nailed the role of mother to a T....