Category Archives: Other

It’s Winter…

 

But it’s no wonderland.

 

Typically, around this time of year in Maine there’s a good amount of snow on the ground. Anywhere from a few inches to a few feet. But this year, there’s nothing. At all.

 

That’s Global Warming for you, folks.

 

But, there are still a few days until Christmas, maybe a storm will give us a dusting (the Eskimo people may have over sixty words for snow, but we Mainer’s have quite a few ourselves).

 

Anyway, in lieu of sending out physical Christmas cards this year (as I’m not really feeling the “Christmas Spirit” for good reason this year), I’ll drop a digital version here for all my readers.

 

 

Wishing you a Merry Christmas (or happy/merry *insert name of holiday you observe here*), and a happy and prosperous New Year!

Wishing you a Merry Christmas (or happy/merry *insert name of holiday you observe here*), and a happy and prosperous New Year!

 

 

 

Until next time…

 

[-_-]

 

~A.M.

Thanksgiving

 

This coming Thursday is Thanksgiving here in the US. A day when we gather with loved ones, be it family or friends or any combination thereof, and give thanks for what we have and what we’re fortunate enough to have had. I don’t know why the “giving of thanks” is only limited to one day a year. We should be thankful every day.

 

That being said, I would urge folks to not spoil the warm fuzzy feelings that Thanksgiving brings by going out the next day and participating in the havoc wreaking for pointless material gain called “Black Friday.” Trust me, no matter how exciting the latest gadget may seem, it’s really not worth it.

 

This particular Thanksgiving (and subsequently, Christmas next month) is going to be particularly difficult for me and my family as it will be our first holiday without a significant member of our little unit (those of you who follow my blog might remember me mentioning a tragedy that befell my family a few months ago…). So, folks, be extra thankful for family. You never know how much time you’ll have with them.

 

I wish everyone a happy Thanksgiving. And remember, the holidays aren’t about anything material, they’re about…

 

 

 

Beach Art - Family

 

 

 

Until next time…

 

[-_-]

 

~A.M.

Old Rusted Truck

 

As I mentioned last week, while hiking on a brand new trail (well, the trail itself wasn’t new, it was just new to me), I found an old rusted truck sitting among the trees.

 

Old Truck 5 (Full view)

 

Old Truck 1

 

Old Truck 2

Broken Windshield

 

Old Truck 3

 

Old Truck 4 (Rear Window)

Shattered Rear Window

 
I don’t know how long it was there or what the story behind it is (it would be cool to find out somehow), but it was an interesting find.

 
Further proof that you never know what you’re going to find when you get out in nature!

 

 
Until next time…

 
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~A.M.