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
Stand Up Paddle Boarding in Orono
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
Maine Monday #1: Bigfoot and Boat Rides
When my dad called me up with an idea for a Maine Monday spot, I braced myself. There’s never a shortage of suggestions from my old man in any area of my life, and often it’s valid advice. However, we tend to have differences in our definition of fun; i.e., things like spending hours in … Continue reading Maine Monday #1: Bigfoot and Boat Rides