Tag Archives: Waterville maine

They Exist: Here’s One of Mine

Posted on February 8, 2021 by bereksennebec

If you’re my age, you probably recognize the name Carlos Castaneda. He wrote several books starting with The teachings of Don Juan; a Yaqui way of knowledge, in 1968. I was attending Arizona State University at the time it was … Continue reading →

Tagged Alfond Youth Center, Carlos Casteneda, John Clark, Messalonskee High School, Places of power, Waterville maine, Young Adult short stories | 2 Comments

That’s No Earthquake, It’s Shakespeare Rolling In His Grave

Posted on August 12, 2019 by bereksennebec

We’re nicely settled in. Beth has painted all but one room, while I’ve helped hang pictures, quilt racks, etc. My major efforts have gone toward clearing the twenty or so feet of jungle at the back of the property. Our … Continue reading →

Tagged Asiatic Bittersweet, creativity, Downsizing, John Clark, Land reclamation, Plays, Tim Hallinan, Waterville maine | 2 Comments

A Mixed Bag

Posted on July 11, 2019 by bereksennebec

John Clark watching the dust settle following our move. We completed the removal of everything (ye Gods what an abundance of stuff left after two rounds of decluttering) Monday afternoon including mowing the lawn and washing the floors (compulsive, much?), … Continue reading →

Tagged Cobscook Bay Cottages, decluttering, Eastport Maine, Hartland Maine, John Clark, Maine Coast Heritage Trust, Moving, Peavey Memorial Library, Waterville maine | 8 Comments

When All We Had Was Q

Posted on June 6, 2019 by bereksennebec

John Clark with my thoughts on Pride Month. I grew up in a small Maine town where the only minority group I knew about was my classmate Nancy Simmons…She was Catholic. That’s how isolated and unaware we were in the … Continue reading →