Happy Cold

What a pleasant day today—the kind that sneaks up and gives you an affectionate kiss on the cheek. The rain stopped somewhere in the night and woke to sun and a thick blanket of dew on the windows. Wes and…

Drive Carefully

Arrived Newfoundland yesterday after a seven hour ferry ride. Making the long drive to St. John’s, the furthest point east, before meandering my way back along the coast from there. Made it through Wreckhouse, the fitting name of a section…

Bitter Sweet Sea

Being back where I’ve been conjures many thoughts, and a few nice memories. The other Portland. Wondering how it is I got here, and if I’ve learned anything along the way. My Belknap house is still there. The same coat…

Cross Sound Ferry

Left Northampton early this morning and made a big loop south to Manhattan, then out to Long Island, took the ferry back north to New London, Conneticut, and now, we’re in Newport, Rhode Island for the night. Heading for Martha’s…