Sugar Rush

After our walk this evening, I was craving a little sugar.

As in sugar cookies.



This is my acorn mini muffin tin, but I wanted to see if I could use it for cookies.



My experimental cookie acorns turned out just fine. I drizzled some pure maple syrup on them and gave them a dusting of cinnamon.

My cookie cutter leaves and pumpkin impressed cookies needed some icing for all of the colored sugar to stick.



Before I made supper, I made us each a caramel apple with some nuts and dark chocolate drizzle.

They were very good.

Good thing we walked before dinner.

We probably need to add another mile or two tomorrow!

Romancing the Chowdah

Freshly scrubbed potatoes I dug up from my garden

become an ingredient in the meal that I made today.

A simple bowl of fish chowder with thick, crusty slices of warm buttered bread.

Tales of old sailors and sea lore, filled with mythical creatures are imagined as we dine in the room where our charming tin seahorse hangs out.

Behind our backs, on the bench where we sit, are words that speak of our love of the sea.

Our glowing candle lit wall sconce adds a touch of romance.

In our tiny nook right here in our kitchen, with a mirrored porthole for our view.

Such a cozy spot we have, all within reach of another bright garden harvest.

And a quick way to pull down the shade.

I just love spending time in my tiny kitchen by the sea!

Staying Centered in Sorrento

Sorrento has a labyrinth tucked away in a quiet setting.

Barely visible from the street, there is a woodland path that will lead you there.

A walk through the maze is meant to quiet the mind to help achieve a contemplative state.






A connecting path leads to Sorrento's Church of the Redeemer, with services held only in the summer months of July and August.

A connecting bell tower was built in 1896.

Granite benches along the path invite you to linger.

This is a very peaceful spot and surprisingly, we have always had the place to ourselves anytime we have gone there.

Cookie Cutter Pumpkins

I picked up a few pumpkins yesterday during our leaf peeping trip, and when it began to rain today, I got out some tools and fall inspired cookie cutters to see what I could come up with.

I always cut the bottom from the pumpkin before I scoop it out, because it's easier to place the pumpkin over a lit candle and avoid a burn. That tip may have been one from Martha, I think.

I used a hammer to pound my cookie cutters into the scooped out pumpkin, but I was not sure if they would pop out easy.

They did!

I just adore this beautiful twisty pumpkin stem.

A raku pendant I made earlier this year, resembles a jack-o-lantern, don't you think?

And with just a couple tealight candles, I have a glowing fall centerpiece for my table.







On this pumpkin, I used Henri's power drill to spell out the short version of Autumn. I must admit it was a lot easier than using the punch I had planned to use.

Now I really wish I had bought more pumpkins!

Blaze Orange

We came across these folks fly fishing on our leaf peeping trip today.

The colors are near peak right now in the areas around the Moosehead Lake Region.

Fall colors reflecting in the Moose River along the way.

It's duck season right now, yet this little one swam right up to us when he saw us on the shore.




The Katahdin steamboat coming back from a tour on Moosehead Lake.

My blaze orange safety gear I wore today while shooting

some of my photos from the North Woods. Peace Out.

Sweet Dreams

The other night on my way to bed, I noticed a glowing spot on the living room carpet from where the kitchen light cast a shadow on the living room floor. When I noticed the shape, it made me smile, because this was the place our sweet dog Bo used to sleep at night.

Although I know this photo is of the throw that is draped across the chair that now occupies this spot

In my mind, it looks like the silhouette of our Bo still laying there on the floor with his left ear up next to the glowing heart.

In My Spare Time

Whenever we go anywhere, I always take my knitting with me, because I'm never called on much to drive.

If I could only figure out how to take my washing machine with me, I'd be all set. After I knit my purses in wool, to felt, I use the hot water and high agitation cycle with just a touch of laundry soap and a pair of jeans to help with the agitation. This is how it looks when it's fully felted.

Then I select one of my raku embellishments I made and attach it with sone black waxed linen thread.

My chauffeur says I'm wicked spoiled....ayup...I am.