Dog Friendly Trails
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Tall Tale
Stories about Giants have been told throughout history, and around the world. From Greek mythology to European folklore, to Native American cultures, Giants have played a starring role, which doesn’t always put them in the most flattering light. There are also countless conspiracy theories about when the bones of these larger than life beings are […]
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12 Days of Springtime
It was a typical spring weekend here in Maine, with snow, sleet, rain, and a quick glimpse of sun. While pondering what to do to occupy my time, I heard a bird happily singing. That’s when I realized a sparrow was making a nest on the old Christmas wreath on the front door. I soon […]
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This Partial Solar Eclipse Rocks
Tomorrow, March 29, 2025, at sunrise there will be a partial solar eclipse over northeastern U.S. and Canada. Depending on where you’re located, the partial solar eclipse will be visible in the United States early Saturday morning, around 4:50 AM EDT and end just before 8:43 AM. You can find the schedule on when and where […]
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Our Anchor in the Storm, Our North Star, Our Chuck Billy
Thirteen years ago on this date, Angel Chuck Billy joined our family. Since his passing, we’ve often referred to him as our anchor in the storm and our North Star always guiding us onward. In the following post, written by Chuck Billy in 2022, he truly explains what we mean by this. So on his […]
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Case of the Unidentified Friend Outside
If Angel Chuck Billy taught me anything, it was that a UFO (Unidentified Friend Outside) investigation could happen at any time and in any place! Such was the case on two recent outings that on the surface seemed unrelated, but soon held a deeper connection. A connection to Bigfoot! Over the years Angel Chuck Billy […]
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Royal Taste Tester Application
The ruler of our little kingdom, Dad, has proclaimed he has food poisoning, and gave the royal decree that he will never eat again! Mom thinks he just has the flu. But yesterday she didn’t see him eat those weird smelling leftovers that Dad found in the back of the refrigerator. As the Court Jester, […]
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A Boot Time to Head Out on Tour
Now that spring has officially arrived, it is time for me to start planning the next leg of my Asa’s World Tour of Maine! This being my third year exploring places in Maine named after countries or world famous cities, I thought I should change things up a bit to add excitement. Maybe even draw […]
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Goodbye Winter: A Golden’s Video Diary
Today, March 20, 2025, is the official first day of spring! To say goodbye to what has been the snowiest winters we’ve had in a long time, I’d like to share this video made by Angel Chuck Billy in 2015. Back in the early days of Living with a Golden, he insisted on being our […]
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Don’t Pet Him, Raised by Wolves
As all Golden Retrievers know, with great cuteness comes great responsibility. And letting people pet and admire us is one of those responsibilities. But it also gets daunting, especially if I just want to relax and enjoy family time. Don’t get me wrong, I love making new friends! But all that petting can really slow me […]
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L.L. Bean: The Man, The Boot, The Store
To celebrate the state of Maine’s 205th Birthday, on Saturday we headed to an institution that has become synonymous with the state – L.L. Bean! Today L.L. Bean is known for its outdoor clothing and sporting equipment. Its catalogs are mailed around the world, there are stores across the country, and its flagship store in […]
