Category Archives: Maine Exploring

Last weekend in Maine, lots of people got to go to the Common Ground Country Fair. Growing up, the Common Ground Fair was an autumn ritual for us. I remember their posters just as vividly as I do the trips … Continue reading →

Our Dublin visitors left this morning, so we’re beginning the last leg of our trip in America. We have one more week, which will be spent almost all in China Village. I’m excited for lots of time on the lake! … Continue reading →

Earlier in the week, Michael and I took our Dublin visitors to Rockland and Camden. Our final destination was a winery tour just north of Camden (which you’ll read more about over on Poppytalk soon!), and we thought we’d do … Continue reading →

For non-Mainers, L.L. Bean is a Maine institution. They’re a clothing and outdoor equipment company based in Freeport, Maine; open 24 hours, 365 days a year. They make iconic Bean boots and we’re huge fans of their Wicked Good moccasin … Continue reading →

Earlier in the week, my friend Emily gifted me a few past copies of Maine Magazine. And they couldn’t have come at a better time. Just a few days earlier, I was struggling to find inspiration for exploring Maine. Since … Continue reading →

These photos are going to give you a very specific image of my family. Please disregard. Overall, we are not nearly this preppy, posh or fussy (not that there’s anything wrong with that either). But last weekend, we had a … Continue reading →

Tonight I was so thrilled that I got to attend an event at the South Portland Public Library, where my dad was speaking. Did you know he’s a famous author? My dad writes mystery novels. He’s published eleven, in fact. … Continue reading →

Jet lag is a funny thing. Since I landed in Dublin on Sunday morning at 4am, I’ve been mostly wide awake. I thought I’d be exhausted and struggling to keep my eyes open in work, but I’m wide awake. All … Continue reading →