The Kids Weren’t Alright

Alright, alright, alright... It was summer 1982 at the local clam festival. My best friend and I weaved through the crowds that reeked of coconut sunscreen, ganja, and fried dough. Asia's "Heat of the Moment" blasted from a boom box in the distance. Determined with a laser-focus only an 11-year-old could possess, we zeroed in …

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Let Me Tell You a Story…

I've been blogging for a long time. Feels like an eternity. As we all know 3. 5 years = 3,500 in bloggy years. Hopefully by now you've noticed I like to write. I love words. Back in high school I used to look them up in my old dog-eared dictionary for fun on a Saturday night. (I still …

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It’s the Maineiac Contest–Get Your Lobster Lollipop Here!

This is my first contest! Probably my last! I'm so excited I'm busting out the colorful font and exclamation points!! And jumping out of a giant plaid coffee mug, looking a little too hyped-up on caffeine and sugar!! In honor of my blog's second anniversary, I would love to give away the following items to one lucky …

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