Category Archives: Vicki’s Posts

NaNoWriMo–Part 2

Posted on November 19, 2013 by mcwarchives

When I was a student back in the 80’s, Hamilton College had something called the “Jan Plan.” It was part a fairly unique structured academic year in which we took one course only during the month of January. The month … Continue reading →

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NaNoWriMo — Part One

Posted on November 5, 2013 by mcwarchives

Two years ago I first heard about the program called National Novel Writing Month, or NaNoWriMo. The idea is to write a 50,000 word novel during the month of November, with support from others who are doing the same. I … Continue reading →

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No Blog? I Blame the Red Sox!

Posted on October 9, 2013 by mcwarchives

If I am extremely late to post today (and I am) it’s because of my favorite sports team, the Boston Red Sox. Vicki Doudera here, laying the responsibility for my tardy missive right at the cleat-wearing feet of Jacoby Ellsbury … Continue reading →

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How it Begins

Posted on September 27, 2013 by mcwarchives

Vicki Doudera here, and before I start this week’s post, let me follow up on last week’s Wrath of the Whites. If you recall, the day of that post was the day I left for a 3 day hiking trip … Continue reading →

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The Wrath of the Whites

Posted on September 18, 2013 by mcwarchives

Some books really “get you where you live,” don’t they?  You turn the pages and realize the words are affecting you personally, because of some connection with the author or the subject matter. Vicki Doudera here. A book that strikes … Continue reading →

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Danger on Penobscot Bay

Posted on August 12, 2013 by mcwarchives

Yesterday, while sailing home from Rockland to Camden in our 24 ft. vessel Inn Absentia, I remarked to Ed that I was glad our home waters were part of Penobscot Bay, rather than the open ocean. Vicki Doudera here, a … Continue reading →

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Hiking Mount Battie on the last day of July

Posted on July 31, 2013 by mcwarchives

A glorious day today… sunny, cloudless, and in the 70’s with a light breeze.  A perfect day for a quick hike up my favorite little mountain. Vicki Doudera here. I rouse my daughter Lexi  and she agrees to come with … Continue reading →

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Where Does the Time Go?

Posted on July 22, 2013 by mcwarchives

Vicki Doudera here, posting very late today, caught in the crazy rush that is a Maine summer. There are only so many hours in the day, and in mid-July it feels as if I need double the allotted amount to … Continue reading →

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Sam Spade and Me

Posted on July 10, 2013 by mcwarchives

The other day, while out at our camp in Lincolnville, I pulled an old hardcover mystery anthology from 1959 off the shelf, flipped to the first entry, and started reading. The selection was The Maltese Falcon, written in 1930 by … Continue reading →

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Anticipation

Posted on June 6, 2013 by mcwarchives

It’s an exciting week here in Camden, especially for parents like me who have seniors graduating from Camden Hills Regional High School. Last Saturday was the prom, in which the gym was transformed into an underwater paradise befitting the “Atlantis” … Continue reading →

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