Maine Season: No Doubt I'm Thankful!

It's one day before Thanksgiving, and as is often the case, Maine is having a season identity crisis--that is it's fall but looks like winter; it's Thanksgiving but feels like Christmas! It's November, and tomorrow the temperatures are suppose to be in the teens, more like January than mid-fall! Unlike our seasons in Maine that often run into each other and seem to be confused about what they are suppose to look like, this season I don't have any confusion of what I'm thankful for.

I'm thankful for my freedom, my country, my home, my family, and my friends near and far, all the many happy memories with each friend or family member, and especially with my son and husband.

I'm also so thankful for Jesus and his life and death and the salvation he

had granted me and to all who trust in Him for it. This season, whatever kind of season you are in, I hope you can be thankful for all this and more, friends.

Thanks for letting me be a part of your life in whatever way that is. I hope each of you has a special and blessed and stress-free Thanksgiving!

Fall Rambles: Damariscotta River Association

In Maine many land trusts and river preservation groups have been saving beautiful former farmlands, woodlands, and waterfronts for decades. Locally the Damariscottia River Association maintains more than 30 preserves that it either owns or maintains by partnership with another organization or the state.

Here is a mid fall view from the parking lot of the Great Salt Bay Farm Preserve the DRA owns. The view looks over part of 115 acres. Far in the distance is the salt bay that runs into the Damariscotta River.  Mid-photo there is a low-lying duck pond conducive for waterfowl.

Dogs are allowed, on a leash, which keeps those waterfowl safe and free to swim, nest, and raise younglings. The Great Salt Bay Farm makes for delightful short or long walks as there are a variety of paths and trails over hill and dale and through marsh and woods. You can see everything from where a deer may have rested to field birds and egrets or horseshoe crabs. If you go far enough you can see Native American type structures built by school children who the DRA sponsors for Native studies field trips. My son was fortunate to participate in this program a couple of times. 

My typical dog-ramble views!

For more information on all the trails the DRA maintains and more on programs the DRA offers for families and children see the website:

                                     https://www.damariscottariver.org