July 16, 2025 Just steps from the Sailmakers House Inn, where we stayed, and right around the block, we found ourselves immersed in the story of a neighborhood called Puddle Dock. This outdoor history museum offers a remarkable glimpse into more than 350 years of neighborhood evolution—a living tapestry of American life. This was a… Continue reading A day in the life of the Strawbery Banke Museum – Portsmouth, NH
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2025 Trip to Mt. Desert Island / Bar Harbor ME, via Portsmouth NH
In July 2025, we took a 9 day trip to Bar Harbor, Maine. Since it is an 8-10 hour drive, we decided to stay for two nights about half way between, in Portsmouth NH, right on the border of Maine. Portsmouth seemed like a neat little town to visit, and we were not disappointed. Stay… Continue reading 2025 Trip to Mt. Desert Island / Bar Harbor ME, via Portsmouth NH
Don’t Worry Be Happy
I was always “too cool” to enjoy this song, but I really appreciate it right now. Never realized Robin Williams was in here. RIP. Also, Bill Irwin (still alive): This warms my heart every time it comes around on the photo frame: These too 🙂
Penny’s Toys
These are Penny’s toys: This is Penny’s favorite toy:
Silhouettes
Edwin B. Forsythe Refuge, 2021: Penny: Penny – a reflection: Pam: Cape May, 2013: Naples, FL, 2022 The Pier, Naples Fl, March, 2022, The following September, hurricane Ian, came by and virtually destroyed it, along with many of the beaches in the area. Naples Beach: (colors are enhanced) St, Kitts, Sep 2018. Pat’s photos from… Continue reading Silhouettes
Yellow and Blue
Luisa’s Cafe in Cape May, NJ. Delicious food, very tiny place.
Moonlit Pier, October 2024
One of my favorite images from 2024. From Seneca Lake in the Finger lakes, NY.
Lunar Eclipse 2024
Panasonic Lumix camera with a 600mm telephoto lens. Not sure if you can do this with a phone camera.
Birds
We put a birder feeder up and we’ve been having fun shooting them. No, not that kind of shooting. Male House Finch: Female House Finches: White Breasted Nuthatch: My food! Mine!! Chipping sparrows: Easter Grey Squirrel. Squirrel proof feeder closes above a certain weight. Those white scratches around the feeder are gouges from their teeth.… Continue reading Birds