The purpose of the path

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I was fascinated, as I always am, by the rock stairs built on the trails.  In looking at this photo I am curious as to the purpose.  If this is meant to be a spot for safe crossing of the water it is contradicted by the fact that just on the other side of the carriage road bridge you see a small wooden bridge crossing the water, so why would I make a water crossing when I need only travel a 100 feet farther to cross by bridge.

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Perhaps there is a more mystical reason for this path; is it the spot where the water sprites emerge and walk the path to the human world?

Christmas 2015

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When I was very young I saw a Christmas commercial that showed a smallish tree in the middle of a field lit entirely with blue lights.  I believe it is this moment that has fueled my fascination with Christmas trees out in nature.  It is something I spot rather quickly and no matter the time of year or weather I picture it decorated with lights and surrounded by snow.

I also believe that this commercial is what draws me to the color blue.

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Christmas Getaway

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In early November I started to have this thought that I wanted to take a trip for Christmas.  Reason argued with me that I should not spend money like that; it wasn’t practical and did not fit my long term goals. Peace of Mind countered with the fact that I had taken little to no time off this past year in advance of the paid time off of work I would need in early 2016.  Practicality chimed in with the fact that as the office would be mandatorily closed on the 24 & 25th of December I should take advantage of that.  Frivolity contributed that I had been pretty financially responsible for a while now and there should be some room in the budget for an expedition.  And thus the decision was made.  The rental of a charming cottage 30 minutes from Acadia National Park was arranged and here I sit before the lovely stove enjoying…. well everything.

“it will be happier”

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Yesterday terrorists struck Paris in several coordinated attacks, more than 100 people are dead, many more injured.  I spent the evening and most of this morning listening to the reports on NPR.  No matter what news reports I hear, or in-depth interviews trying to explain it, I just do not understand.  With every instance of terror the same viewpoint I have had for as far back as I can recall is reaffirmed; I will not judge all people by the actions of some with whom they share an affiliation.

And your little dog to

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I don’t trespass, no matter how I might want to check it out, I just don’t trespass.  Driving down a coastal country road I was brought to a stop by a rather large sign that read “PRIVATE ROAD”  I needed to drive past the sign in order to find a safe spot to turn around as I did I spotted this interesting fellow.

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On a side note, I reread the sign and it did not say no trespassing so I traveled a lovely country road on a lovely autumn morning.

 

I almost didn’t go

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I decided last night that this is where I would go this morning.  I decided that I would get an early start as the drive was going to take a little more than 2 hours.  So why then this morning did I start contemplating shortening the trip and going to Pemaquid instead?

I have cruised by the Marshall Point Lighthouse at least four times by boat and none of the photos I took made the cut. Being there and able to shift around to different spots made all the difference I have a boatload of photos that will all make the cut.

There are many lovely memorials to people who have passed, including a stunning fisherman’s memorial.  I felt moved to stop and touch each one while saying a prayer for the ones gone and the ones left behind.

Don’t ignore the signs

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Having seen a hand painted sign for this church once already I determined I should not ignore it when I came upon it a second time (I would later figure out that it was actually two separate signs one at each end of the long a winding road that took me to the church).  You don’t often see signs like this directing you to a church, you see the highway signs that are all shaped the same and say the name of the church, the distance to it, and the basic schedule of service, but a hand painted sign indicating nothing more than the name of the church and an arrow pointing down the road, this told me there was something different about this church, and I was not disappointed.  Down a lovely country lane I wove my way turning onto a dirt road as the next sign I saw directed me, a right of way road that dissected a property barn from the house.  I am sure it is pretty in the other three seasons but this church in this spot was made for Fall.

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tis near Halloween

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As I sat crocheting in my chair I was reminded why in the fall I move that chair from under the window facing into the room to facing the window (the practical part of me would say it is because with the colder weather coming it is better to be sitting away from windows and outside walls so you feel less of a chill and thereby use less oil for heat).