Who knew?…Pepsi made Searsport famous in 1973
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Read MoreDay of Love
Today’s agenda: Blueberry scones, lemon curd and a new blend of dark coffee from Green Tree Roasters in Lincolnville…sitting in a sunny window with a good friend Answer e-mails and return phone calls Worm the goats, trim their hooves and feed them handfuls of sunflower seeds…so they know that they’re loved Walk the beach when…
Read MoreHurricane Nemo…a welcome storm
I am the outermost house, a sea-smoke messenger, quick pulse of a night blizzard, filling up the ventricles of the yard. Carol Willette Bachofner
Read MoreLooking for an Intern or two
The snow is coming down in big fluffy flakes…and we’ve spent the morning talking about gardens and flowers…it’s time to look for an intern to help with our ambitions…do you know anyone?
Read MoreJanuary flew by too…
My January is about eating, planning, creating, re-defining goals and interests, snoozing on the couch & seeing friends we don’t seem to make time for when the campground’s busy and the garden is always calling for attention. This is the time of year that I ponder such important questions as: do I really need to…
Read MoreOMG it’s cold.
It sounds like gun shots ringing into the night…but really it’s just so cold that the nails are lifting off the decking…do you see?…6 degrees!
Read MoreJanuary Afternoon
I’ve been working my way through the e-mails and phone calls that piled up while we were away…I should be caught up by Friday if you’re waiting for my response, please know that I appreciate your patience…I broke away from the computer for an hour this afternoon to take a walk with the goats…and feed…
Read MoreWandering the World…Happy to be Home
We walked the edge of the old world…and we’re back! To celebrate 20 happy years of campground business, Steven, Dad and I fulfilled a lifelong curiosity by exploring the medinas of Morocco’s most ancient cities. There were snake charmers, camels, bright colors and spices…dried apricots and the most luscious dates I’ve ever eaten…and if the…
Read MoreDoes Your Life Resemble Chex Party Mix?
Life here in Searsport continues to be a like a bowl of Chex party mix…salty, sweet, soft and crunchy pieces all thrown together in a bowl. The bowl is never the nicest one in the cupboard and the crumbs seem to scatter everywhere but you know this kind of feast is meant to be consumed…
Read MoreAre we so different from Squirrels?
The calendar might not concur but we’ve climbed onto Winter’s shoulder…yesterday we had a slushy snowfall and the roads were “greezy” for the first time since last April. As usual time, has flown by and the “to-do” list hasn’t gotten shorter but the notes are different. Instead of 1) check cleaning supplies, 2) find out…
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