Tag Archives: Grandchildren

Welcome to Maine, Gemma Claire

Posted on August 6, 2021 by John Clark

John Clark celebrating the arrival in Maine of his youngest grandchild. I had little interaction with three of my grandparents. My paternal grandfather died while shoveling snow when I was four. My maternal grandparents lived in Old Forge, NY and … Continue reading →

Tagged Cousins, Covid-19, Grandchildren, Grandparenting, John Clark, Maine migration, Poland Maine, Range Pond, real estate | 5 Comments

CRITTERS IN HAND: LESSONS FROM MOM

Posted on July 28, 2020 by bereksennebec

John Clark reflecting on generations and what they can pass on. Kate and I grew up on 187 acre Sennebec Hill Farm where we spent plenty of time outside as kids. We created hiding places on the hill across from … Continue reading →

Tagged A. Carman Clark, exploring, fishing, From The Orange Mailbox, Gemma Claire Barrese, Grandchildren, John Clark, nature, Piper Alexis Lozefski, Rediscovering nature, Reid James Lozefski | 5 Comments

The Mind is My Salvation

Posted on March 27, 2020 by bereksennebec

John Clark pondering in these absurd and scary times. Nothing like feeling as though you’re stuck in bastard love child movie birthed by Bergman and Fellini. Early morning grocery shopping had me imagining I was an actor in a revised … Continue reading →

Tagged Classical music, Covid-19, ebay, gardening, Grandchildren, Grandparenting, humor, Isolation, John Clark, Maine library community, Survival skills, Tom Rush | 4 Comments

Farewell Ryan

Posted on September 25, 2017 by mainecrimewriters

As many of you know, I have just been through a very, very emotional month. For those of you who are unaware, on September 3, 2017 my youngest grandson, Ryan Kaad, passed away from injuries incurred when his motorcycle collided … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized, Vaughn's Posts | Tagged death in family, Family, Grandchildren | 11 Comments

Thoughts as 2014 winds up

Posted on December 12, 2014 by bereksennebec

While there are three weeks remaining in 2014, this is my last scheduled post for the year at MCW. Looking back, it has been an interesting one to say the least. I became a grandfather to the neatest, happiest kid … Continue reading →