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Tag Archives: John R. Clark
Like A Birch Tree
John Clark sharing recent contemplations in this strangest of years. Like most of those blogging on MCW, I’ve had to look at events and circumstances on almost a daily basis in order to stay safe and sane. Unexpected changes have … Continue reading
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Tagged Absentee voting, Coping strategies, ebay, John R. Clark, Pandemics, Recovery
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Playing Virtual Detective/Absentee Makes the Vote Grow Stronger
John Clark on an extremely important issue right now. While Brenda stole a bit of my thunder on Friday, this issue is too important not to keep up the reminders. I’ve never missed voting in an election since I became … Continue reading
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Tagged 2020 election, Absentee voting, Civic involvement, Detective work, John R. Clark, Political activity
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Ants On the Beach, Otters On the Trail
John Clark reporting on the 2020 week Downeast. Beth figures this was our 7th weekly stay at Cobscook Bay Cottages. This time we didn’t get to stay at Seawall, instead staying in Sunrise which, had there been less fog would … Continue reading
Sam’s Ghost
I’ve had plenty of ‘by myself’ time in the past several months. With Beth going to Belgrade 5 days a week to take care of our grandson, that leaves me, Bernie (our dog) and my thoughts. I’ve noticed I’m spending … Continue reading
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Tagged Chelesa Maine, fishing, Friendship, gardening, John R. Clark, Loss, Memorial Day, memories, Sam Morrison
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Three Dead Guys Walk into a Bar
There is a bar in Somerset County. Biker gangs and cops avoid it for very good reasons. It caters to the dead. A select few living souls are permitted to stop in if invited by one of the regulars. I’m … Continue reading
A Simmering Conundrum
John Clark feeling conflicted, perhaps more than at any point in the past thirty years. When I was campaigning last year, I got a phone call from a lady I knew from my days as the Hartland librarian. She said … Continue reading
A late Winter Sport, Sorta
John Clark remembering past experiences with Maine town meetings, as well as what goes on behind the scenes in order for them to happen. If you live in a city or larger municipality, chances are you’ve never had a chance … Continue reading
Channeling Luigi Pirandello
John Clark, offering free characters to anyone who wants (or dares) to use them. They’re in honor of a play I’ve never seen, but love the title. “Six Characters in Search of an Author by Luigi Pirandello, written and first … Continue reading
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Tagged Demented authors, Fictional characters, humor, Imagination, John R. Clark, Luigi Pirandello, Maine fiction
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A Day The Music Died
The Day the Music Died John Clark celebrating by sharing the life of one amazing guy. I’m not sure about where I first met BeBop. I suspect it was at a meeting on Sunday night in Gardiner, but I really … Continue reading
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Tagged DJs, Generosity, Hartland, John R. Clark, Memorial tributes, Recovery, Robert Carignan
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