Tag Archives: Shadows Mysteries

Why Antiques?

Posted on September 30, 2013 by mainecrimewriters

Lea Wait, posting. Yesterday I attended a symposium on Maine antiques run by the Maine Antique Dealers Association, of which I’m a former board member, and The Kennebunkport Historical Society. (No, I’m not a member of the KPHDS, but I am … Continue reading →

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Me and My Encyclopedias

Posted on August 26, 2012 by mainecrimewriters

Lea Wait, here. As many of you know, I grew up in a family of antique dealers. As a child my summer Saturday mornings were spent in Round Pond, Maine, attending outdoor country auctions run by Robert Foster, father of the … Continue reading →

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Shadows at the Portland Flower Show?

Posted on March 12, 2012 by mainecrimewriters

Lea Wait, here. One of the first signs of spring in Maine is the Portland Flower Show, held last week. Given the exigencies of life, however, I’d always wanted to go, but had never been until this year. So when … Continue reading →