My father has been living with me for the past month and a half. He has grown much stronger here. It used to take two people to move …

I hope your summer is going well. We had a long stretch of incredibly hot weather. We’re finally back to temperatures that are …

I’ve never seen a ghost—not that I recognized at the time, at least. One time, in this house, my friend and I both saw a woman on the …

We’ve had a startling block of hot weather. I think a lot of this continent has. I have no imagination when it comes to weather. In …

The weather is beautiful here and I’m having a really hard time getting anything done. I have family visiting and Dad is staying …

I have a nagging feeling that I’m neglecting something. Torn from our normal routines, I think that a lot of people may share that …

This summer suddenly got very busy. My sister, nephew, and my nephew’s father arrived and we’ve been having lots of fun. This …

Last summer, we had a lot of storms that never materialized. I would check my phone, waiting for the promised thunderstorm, …

A lot of people have asked for an update on Dad. He’s doing well—improving at least—and his spirits seem good. The current rehab …

This time of year is a gift. Many people think of Maine as the frozen north. This part of Maine isn’t that far north. …

My father is sounding better. There was a time when I wasn’t sure I would be able to have a clear conversation with him again. He just …

The news in every direction is terrible. I wish I had something insightful to say about it, but I know that there are others who will …

And just like that, it’s summer. A few days ago we had an overnight frost, and today it’s 73°F (23°C). I’m not complaining. Summer here …

People came over yesterday and gathered in the yard. That sounds ominous. I can imagine them out there, shuffling …

The most interesting thing happened to me the other night. One dog, Finn, lives with me. I’ve mentioned him in one of these notes ..