What better way to wrap up a week down the Cape than a weekend in Vacationland? Or technically, 20 hours in Portland, Maine. We were only there long enough to catch a ferry, enjoy a wedding on an island, eat a pizza, take a nap, drink a cup of coffee, buy a lighthouse postcard for a lady in Poland, and retrieve our car… but hey. I’m always game for a change…
Maine
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Today: My favorite vacation photos.
We’ve snuck out of town for some warmer weather. And yes, I know you’re not supposed to tell people you’re away, but let’s be serious: What happens on vacation ends up on Instagram and I can’t resist sharing a good sunset shot. All the important…
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Today: The Weekend According to Instagram XXVIII
We made a quick trip to Maine this weekend to see Nick’s parents, and made it back to the city in time for our niece’s birthday party. By the time Sunday evening rolled around, I was ready to face plant into bed… but forced myself…
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Today: The weekend according to Instagram XV.
After a week off, enjoying the quiet of Maine, celebrating America’s birthday, and wearing non-work clothing (mostly bathing suits), it’s back to liiiiife, back to reality. Let’s relive the glory that is the weekend. The weekend according to Instagram XV After several days of rain…
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Today: Greetings from Boothbay Harbor.
We’re spending a few days in Boothbay Harbor, enjoying the relaxed pace of Maine life and cool ocean air. Nick has vowed to eat lobster at every meal, while Clark and I are spending as much time as possible curled up on the porch swing…
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Today: Back floats and naps, box jumps and lunges.
[tweetmeme source=”elizabethev” only_single=false]After a quick back float in Boothbay Harbor, I’m back and better than ever probably just my same old self. Salt water is good for your soul. So are naps, especially when you have a Frenchie to serve as your alarm clock. We were…
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Today: What to pack for three days in Maine.
[tweetmeme source=”elizabethev” only_single=false]It’s very simple, really. Three bathing suits. Two novels (one should have a lobster on the dust jacket). One pair of peace moccasins. Also On Tap for Today: Happy Birthday, Christopher! 🙂 Getting excited for the Crossfit Games 15 crazy ideas for making…
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Today: Not now, Atlantic puffin.
[tweetmeme source=”elizabethev” only_single=false]Earlier this year I went on a puffin expedition with every intention of spotting that little clay guy from Elf. Needless to say, that didn’t happen. Also needless to say, I need to brush up on wildlife. While in Maine, Nick and I…
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Today: The books I wish I had written.
[tweetmeme source=”elizabethev” only_single=false]After returning from Boothbay Harbor, one of the first things I did was rave to my mother about J. Courtney Sullivan‘s second novel, Maine. Already a New York Times best seller, “It’s the kind of book you read and think… I wish I…