Where to start this story... I think we have to go back. All the way back to 25 years ago, when I (followed by a twin brother) was born on a morning that happened to be on the 28th of December. I have heard the blurred period between Christmas and New Years described as the … Continue reading The Birthday Cake That Made Me Cry
Dunkin' has pumpkin spice, the flannels are out, the morning air is as crisp as the apples we're chowing down on, and the leaves have begun to reveal a colorful array of gold and maroon. In the words of Oscar Wilde, "all at once, summer collapsed into fall." In my words: "OhMyGodIt'sSweaterWeatherAndFiresAndHalloweenAndScaryMovies-TheMostWonderfulTimeOfTheYear." Bottom line, it's … Continue reading Bangor Area Ultimate Fall Bucket List
If you ever mention key words such as "Maine" and "Haunted," or really anything having to do with New England ghost stories and legends, you'll see my head tilt and ears perk up like my dog's when I ask, "wanna go for a walk?" Call me dark, but I've always been intrigued by spooky lore. … Continue reading The Maine Hike Guaranteed to Give you Chills
Dough boys, fresh-squeezed lemonade, rides inducing shrieks of laughter and rushes of adrenaline. All of these become almost palpable when a friend asks me to join her at the Bangor State Fair. To clarify, she mentions she's going with her sister and nieces, and I unreservedly invite myself to tag along. I haven't been in … Continue reading If Someone Tells You the Fair Isn’t Fun…
I'm all for things that are dual-purpose. Like those pants that can zip off into shorts. Not the best example? Here's a better one: A venue that's a drive-in movie theater by night, and a Flea Market by day (on Sundays, that is). Yes, it exists, and it's right here in Hermon, Maine. I stopped … Continue reading This Drive-In Theater Isn’t Just for Movies
This past weekend, I really had to go back to the roots of why I wanted to start Maine Mondays, and actually, the purpose of The Mostly Free Bird altogether. I didn’t feel like doing anything. I didn’t feel like following my own creed of seeking adventure, no matter how small, and while on limited … Continue reading An Ocean Escape Close to Home
When a friend texts me something out of blue like, “I want to try paddle boarding,” I can’t help but jump all over it. I had seen a Facebook event for weekly sessions, and scrolled through my screenshots to find the times. Conveniently, Maine Bound Adventure Center was hosting an event Wednesday, during a time … Continue reading Stand Up Paddle Boarding in Orono
