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Dennys River

January 3, 2024December 17, 2023 ~ Jnana Hodson ~ Leave a comment

Tide and deep cold ruffle the ice.

Bouquet from a festive occasion

January 1, 2024December 29, 2023 ~ Jnana Hodson ~ Leave a comment

How quickly a year passes. I loved this arrangement at a Tides Institute gathering last summer.

I’ve been mispronouncing it all along

December 29, 2023October 16, 2023 ~ Jnana Hodson ~ Leave a comment

The name of the reservation, I mean. The opening S is supposed to sound more like a Z.

As for the tribe? The anglicized version demonstrates how tin-eared most Americans have been throughout history. Makes me wonder what else has been lost in translation.

We’re surrounded by water, salty water, on our island

December 27, 2023October 16, 2023 ~ Jnana Hodson ~ Leave a comment

Eastport’s on the island to the left. Keep an eye out  for gale warnings, too.

And festive music rolls on

December 25, 2023October 16, 2023 ~ Jnana Hodson ~ Leave a comment

Construction by Rachel A. Wllliams.

 

Sleigh bells passed down

December 22, 2023October 16, 2023 ~ Jnana Hodson ~ Leave a comment

These belonged to the wonder horse Prince, who appears in my genealogical blog Orphan George. As a figure in our family, he was owned by my grandfather, who picked him up from two older brothers in succession. And now they’re going on to my daughters. Bet they cost a pretty penny, back in the day.

 

Pork tenderloin medallions

December 20, 2023October 16, 2023 ~ Jnana Hodson ~ Leave a comment

Incredibly tender and tasty, served here with rice, a carrot salad, and fresh parsley. In case you’re looking for a dependable holiday hit.

 

What’s in the air

December 16, 2023October 16, 2023 ~ Jnana Hodson ~ Leave a comment

And on the ground, too

At the noodle house

December 15, 2023October 16, 2023 ~ Jnana Hodson ~ Leave a comment

 

 

Have I mentioned I love Japanese cuisine? This is at the ramen soup restaurant in Bangor.

Buddy board at Horn Run  

December 13, 2023October 16, 2023 ~ Jnana Hodson ~ Leave a comment

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