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A Weekend Well Spent

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And just like that - the weekend is over.  Today was spent enjoying family while eating too many yummy foods.  After a delayed start due to fire (the grill flamed high and required removal of the nearby propane tanks and grabbing the fire extinguisher just in case before the fire sputtered out), the ham cooked beautifully.  Thank you everyone for pitching in with various appetizers, sides and desserts.   The girls were predictably entertaining as they played in the yard.  Brianna was the "dog" on the leash and Layla "walked " her around on her hands and knees.  They visited the ponies and Brianna collected horse hair and smeared in onto her arms.  Why?!?   No reason.  But when I rang the dinner bell, they knew to come running.   Another fast card game that Paul won again after Scott lost big on the last hand.  Then a desperately needed walk before the sun set. Word of the day - Absquatulate - to leave abruptly or disa...
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A Bunch of Brianna

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  Brianna and I made a trip to the Cumberland Library this morning.  With temperatures below freezing, we walked briskly from the library to the playground and then the bookstore.                                                                   Her favorite swing.                                                                      A creepy outside room(?)                                                         ...
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Dogs, A Cat and A Giraffe

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Fenway has re-adjusted to being back with Megan and TJ.  He may stare out the window looking for us and cry when we visit but he doesn't cling to us when we hang out or try to sneak out the door anymore. Busy, busy, busy day.  While I cooked and baked in preparation for Palm Sunday dinner, Paul and Kevin had their own projects.  Kevin - running stereo wires.  Paul - assembling a new coffee table.  Both jobs frustrating and painstaking.  I had it easy making mashed potatoes, broccoli casserole and pound cake. Maddie helped shred the cardboard. And Paul and Scott re-hung the beam for Brianna' swings.  The intense winds this winter and the swaying of the trees, caused the bolt to snap.  A quick fix. An early dinner (I made frittata for the first time) and a late night playing cards.  Annie and Tallulah are entertaining to watch - poking each other like siblings.  I don't think Tallulah knows she is a cat. And on this date 2021 - we were at ...
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Magnicede

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                                        A beautiful ride home - lots of sun, little traffic and clear roads.                                                      Fenway enjoying his "nest" with no Annie or Tallulah.                                                       Sorry Fenway.  Time to go back. As pretty as the snow can be, I have sufficiently filled my desire to enjoy the cold, white, icy stuff.  We left early with the temperature at 31 degrees.    Arriving in RI at 60 degrees - feels like summer! After stopping at the grocery s...
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Lykke

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  After a quick trip to the transfer station to deposit trash and recycles, and their "Bargain Barn" to donate extra clothes etc. we took the long way home. Yup - it is still cold and snowy here in Rangeley!  Below freezing but with the bright sun, we ventured to Oquossoc and Mooselookmeguntic Lake.  For a little town it certainly was busy at the local grocery store (the only deli open at this time of year!). Word of the day - Lykke  (luu-kah).  A Danish word meaning the quiet joy of being content. happiness in life's small moments:  a warm cup of coffee, shared laughter, a cozy evening.  Not seeking more, just peace in enough.  A perfect word for this time in Maine between adventures and projects and travels. Manatee Appreciation Day.  Love these gentle sea cows!   National Little Red Wagon Day.  A childhood is not complete without one!                      ...
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Tsundoku

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 After completing the emptying of the few remaining vacuum bags I have managed to find spots throughout the house for the multitude of books.  On every bureau top, the little space cleared in the bookcase and on the side tables.  I should be have something to read for years - mysteries, spies, romance, historical fiction and even some nonfiction.  A choice for any mood! And the word of the day - tsundoku.  The act of acquiring books and letting them pile up unread, happily knowing a world of stories is waiting whenever you're ready. Fenway spent the day between being a guard dog despite being nearly blind:                                                                       And napping on our laps. Between reading, cleaning and keeping the fire going (15 ...
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Happy Birthday Brianna!

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 Happy 8th birthday Brianna!   Though we cannot be with you, know we are thinking of you and wishing the happiest of days!  Stay strong, fierce and loving!  Love you to the moon and back! Fenway is enjoying our time here in Rangeley.  A great walk this morning up the hill with a fine sleet falling. A great pre-dinner walk around the corner. In between I managed to empty most of the vacuum bags, read, nap, clean a bit and fill a large box for donation.    We have also "mapped out" the next few months.  A list of places we intend to visit. Projects we would like to complete.  Events we do not want to miss.  So many options!
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