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Author Archives: Brenda Buchanan
Fall’s Observable and Unobservable Mysteries
Fall is slipping in the door before summer has quite departed, wearing sensible shoes and socks as it ushers out its sandaled predecessor. Autumn is the most emotional seasonal transition for me, more than the start of a new year, … Continue reading
The Giant & The Hummingbird
Writers take many approaches to telling a story. We use words and pictures. First and third person narrators. Single and multiple points of view. Fact and fiction. There are endless ways to spin a tale. Recently I experienced (and truly, … Continue reading
Salmon and Peas Once Again
Hello dear blog readers, and happy Independence Day to you. It’s been a busy couple of weeks in my life so I’m following the footsteps of my colleague Kate Flora by re-running a favorite post today. This was written on … Continue reading
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Tagged Democracy, EPA, Fourth of July., Maine Rivers, Presumpscot, salmon fishery
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Ireland, Again
Last month I wrote about how happy we were to connect with my Fenton cousins who still make their home on the farm in County Kerry where my grandmother was raised, and how intrigued we were during a visit to … Continue reading
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Tagged 14 Henrietta Street, Clifden, Dingle, Doolin, Dublin, Galway, Ireland, MoLI, music, pubs
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Finding Family in Ireland
We’re recently back from a two-week trip to Ireland where we spent most of our time on the rural west coast. Winter there was cold, gray and wet, much like Maine, but spring was in full flower when we arrived … Continue reading
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Tagged Baile an Chotaigh, Dennis Fenton, Ireland, Kerry, Mayo
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FINAL STORM REPORT OF THE SEASON!
If you’re reading this on April 4 that means you have power or at least internet. Congratulations! Today’s yet another spring surprise, an April storm that forecasters promise will yo-yo from rain to snow to sleet to who knows what. … Continue reading
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Tagged birds, Boston Red Sox, Caitlin Clark, eclipse, Maine Crime Wave, Mechanics Hall, spring
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A Big Welcome to Rob Kelley!
Rob Kelley writes about the intersection of high technology and crime, where perpetrators live in the world of theoretical math and cutting edge science. They may be more sophisticated than your typical criminal, but at bottom, they want the same … Continue reading
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Tagged High Frequency Press, Margot Ann Kelley, Rob Kelley, Robert T. Kelley, The Writers Hotel
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January’s Storms
If January taught us anything, it’s that the power of an ocean storm during a record-setting high tide is not to be denied, especially when a southeast wind gets behind it. Last month two huge storms roared into Maine a … Continue reading
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Tagged Island Institute, January storms, Maine coast
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MY HOLIDAY BOOK HAUL
This holiday season my loved ones came through once again, gracing me with a delightful assortment of books with which to ring in the new year. I revel in unwrapping every telltale square gift, the only suspense being the sort … Continue reading
Yes Indeed, We Are What We Read
I was delighted to be asked to participate in this month’s edition of the terrific video blog WE ARE WHAT WE READ. The episode was released yesterday. The link is here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yhsZxFPN18k WE ARE WHAT WE READ is a gratitude project … Continue reading
