Common Ground Fair
I went to the fair! Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. The weather was perfect. Lots of people, but there was a lot of space to spread out. I took photos. But it’s hard to share...
Category: events
Homestead Day
This past Saturday was Farm & Homestead Day at the Common Ground Fairgrounds. We haven’t gone in the past, but this year we decided to give it a try. It was a beautiful Saturday...
Hands Off rally
It was as gray and cold as it looks in the photos. Mainers are a hardy bunch. Lots of heavy coats and knit hats. Lots of signs. This rally, one of many, was held...
Hopeful
This word seems fitting for today. Election Day always seems to bring out my inner optimist. There are lots of people out and everyone seems upbeat. The election workers are excited and helpful. It’s...
A change of scene
Back from Syracuse. The trip went well. When not attending wedding festivities. we walked around Syracuse and got to know the city a little bit. Most impressive was the huge regional farmer’s market that...
A festival of harvest joy
Common Ground Fair 2024. We had a great time at the fair, as usual. Until I go to the fair, I don’t completely accept fall is coming. Being at the fair teaches me to...
Easter feast
The drive to make life meaningful…to have a purpose. I’ve been thinking about this, and find a major purpose right under my nose: food and cooking. For example, my Easter dishes, vegan and oil-free,...