As a middle- and high-school English teacher, I am always on the lookout for books to add to my classroom library. To make the cut, I tell my students a book must have high literary, historical or spiritual value. Preferably all three. So when I read the first lines of author Dana VanderLugt‘s just-released debut […]
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Intertidal: Float tanks are a chance to be effortlessly buoyant — and offer other benefits
Floating is a magical thing. That’s what I wrote in my column last week after watching ducks effortlessly float on top of the surface of the waves and thinking of how many organisms in or on the ocean depends on their ability to sink or float to survive. I started to get into humans’ ability […]
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Seniors Not Acting Their Age: Riding the Narrow Gauge
One of the most unique bike trails in Maine is the historic Narrow Gauge Pathway in Carrabassett Valley. The trail follows the former Kingfield and Dead River Railroad bed used to convey logs to a sawmill situated in Bigelow at the northern terminus of the railway in the early 20th century. Disuse resulted in discontinuance […]
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The Recycle Bin: Fall leaves are great for compost
I have been greatly enjoying the yellow, peach, orange, red and brown leaves with this fall’s great tree leaf display. Leaves in your yard, driveway and flower beds are an organic resource to be used to keep your growing plants healthy. Here are the best ways to collect, breakdown and reuse the organic material in […]
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Spirit of Life: Yes, it’s complicated, but love anyway
To be alive today is to know that so much in our world is broken and in need of repair. Climate change, gun violence, a global pandemic, poverty, war and countless other realities are demanding our attention here at home and around the world. The latest news from the entire region of Israel and Gaza […]
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BoomerTECH Adventures: Take charge of your email
Our email accounts can quickly become overwhelming. Suddenly, it seems, there are 100-plus daily messages to sort through. Answer, delete or ignore? Messages can get lost and important information overlooked. Scamming through email has become so sophisticated that it can trick even a digital-savvy person. Also, digital junk mail has become as bothersome as all […]
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Intertidal: The perfection of floating
Last week, I wrote about seeds — the many varieties of those on land and also those that are found near the water or even underneath it. I also wrote about the many ways that seeds travel: by gripping onto clothing or flying through the air, or by floating. As I previously described, seeds can […]
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Seniors Not Acting Their Age: A unique celebration of Maine Open Lighthouse Day
Early each September, the United States Coast Guard, the Maine Office of Tourism and the American Lighthouse Foundation sponsor Maine Open Lighthouse Day. The event provides an opportunity for the public to visit and explore many historic lighthouses and attracts more than 15,000 visitors each year. This year, the event was held on Sept. 9. […]
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Intertidal: Autumn is a season of seed release
‘Tis the season of seeds. After walking recently with a friend through a field of wildflowers that had passed their bloom, I spent the afternoon picking out little burred seeds that had clung on to my pants. Each little speckle, upon closer inspection, was ringed with a series of tiny, little hooked barbs, perfectly designed […]