QUESTION: My brother has been emailing me daily updates on coronavirus for months. He’s a great guy, and I appreciate the thought. But jeepers, I
Month: February 2021
The Crossword Puzzle
A Family Affair “Clare, I need your expertise for this crossword puzzle,” I said, as I hunched over my magazine, elbow planted on the table
Spicy Maine Fish Fillets
I was invited by Eureka Farms in Newport, Maine, to come up with a way to make maple syrup stretch. As we all know the
Outfoxing the Williest Opponent of All
If you only have one job in life, it is imperative that you do it well. That’s the accepted wisdom, whether you are a pie
Two Memories of Washington, D.C. after 9/11
My wife Gail’s son John, a wildlife biologist, began a new job with the National Park Service in Washington, D.C., on September 10, 2001. His
Grandchildren Really Are The Best
The other day I took my four-year-old grandson out for lunch. Of my nine grandchildren, he’s the only one not in public school, so when
Enclave of Scarborough Assisted Living and Memory Care
Creating Regular Round-Table Discussions–with Maine Seniors Magazine! I was delighted to speak with a lovely group of people from the Enclave of Scarborough Assisted Living
Snowshoeing Tips and Techniques for Winter Fun on the Trail
One of the best things about snowshoeing is that the sport doesn’t require a lot of preparation or skills beyond the ability to put one
A Conversation with Kevin Hancock of Hancock Lumber
“The company really is the people who work there today.” With retail stores, kitchen design showrooms, sawmills, and over 500 employees, Hancock Lumber is one
Looking for Love on the Internet
Senior Dating Online When I was a teenager, boys were a preoccupation and a mystery. But my mother, bless her heart, would always say, “Don’t
