Author Archives: Chuck Billy

Bitter Blast from the Past

Mother Nature, I know we’re all nostalgic for the “good old days,” before the pandemic. However, bringing back below freezing temperatures not felt here in Maine since 2018, is not helping. No one wants to relive these bone chilling temperatures, with this morning’s subzero windchill making it “feel like” between -20 to -35ºF in Maine. […]

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Here We Come A-Wassailing, Again!

Last year you may recall Asa and I learned about the Anglo-Saxon tradition of wassailing apple trees. After 8 years of not having a bountiful harvest, or really any harvest to speak of, we headed out on Twelfth Night, January 6th, to participate in this ancient tradition of scaring away the evil spirits by blessing […]

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When Happiness Shows Up

Charles Dickens once wrote, “When happiness shows up, always give it a comfortable seat.” A lovely sentiment, especially when guests are visiting during the Holidays. However, when Mr. Fezziwig gave this advice to a young Scrooge, I’m pretty sure he didn’t intend it to be a recommendation for a gift. Case in point, after watching […]

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