Winter In Coastal Maine

Some people may find it a bit desolate. There are many places where you can go for miles and not see a soul.

It's a place where rugged coastlines are the norm.

And where scenic views abound.

It's a place where you learn to develop a watchful eye.

And don a beautiful coat while you stand outside.





And every once in a while, you stop and visit with a special friend you meet on the side of the road.

And before you know it

you realize, once again, your heart has been stolen.

Random Scenes From Today

One of my favorite subjects to photograph during our walks. It has been vacant for as long as we have lived here, yet in the summer someone leaves a box of flowers near the entrance.

Our favorite time to walk is right before sunset along Ocean Avenue.

These are the remaining boats left in Sorrento Harbor this time of year.

Sorrento's Village Green near sunset today.

Sorrento's public boat launch near sunset. Left foreground is a lobsterman's skiff tied off on the shore.

A gorgeous horse I stopped to photograph while driving in Sorrento today.

It was like he knew to pose for me by standing very still and then turning slightly for me to get a side view. Does anyone recognize the breed? I'm not that familiar with horses, but this one stole my heart.

Sunset out our window after we returned from our walk.

We are so very blessed to live here.

Cattails

Today, we took our walk up in Old Town on the street my Mom lives on.

Hello "Mr. Ed"





Oh hello little kitty, where did you come from?






He followed us all the way back to my mom's house. Henri wanted to take him home with us. But remember, Henri, we have a bird.







On the side of the road, I stopped to pick some cattails for my Mom.





That's when unbeknownst to me, my cell phone fell out of my pocket and into the water-filled ditch on the side of the road. Henri found it 2 hours later while he was petting the cat that kept following him around. So alas, we brought something 'new' home today.













Life's Good. Very, very good!

Maine Maple Sunday

The way in.

I don't remember seeing any peppers. But this here is the sugar shack.

"Lady, please get your mitts off my nose."

"Hey! What the heck is going on out there?"

Knock it off I tell you! Just knock it off!!

Chill out Red, we're just fiddling around.

Looking a bit woosie, but satisfied.

What was in that bag anyway?

Well now, that explains a lot.
Pancakes tomorrow . . . Yum!