Monthly Archives: August 2015
Trump Withdrawal
I have been back from my vacation in Maine for four days. I am missing the beach and the sound of the ocean waves. I am missing the fresh seafood and the lazy days with nothing more important to do than read. But more than anything else, I am missing Donald Trump. It is not […]
Can You Read This?
I know, but it is fun anyway.
The Clambake
As you would expect from an area bordered by the Atlantic Ocean, Maine has some great seafood restaurants. The Clambake is not one of those. Yet for me our annual family Maine vacation is not complete without an excursion to indulge in The Clambake’s platter of deep fried haddock, shrimp, clams (two types) and scallops. […]
Comma Usage
I’m not convinced commas are necessary here, but law enforcement officials would be very interested in my actions if I didn’t use them.
The Extra Mile
We were having a good time. I vaguely realized that dinner was slow in coming, but it didn’t really matter. It mattered to our server. She apologized for the delay, made sure that drinks were full and no-one had any unfulfilled needs. For half of our group (11 people from four families) the delay was […]
Lighting Up The Night
It is a Thursday night ritual throughout the summer. Tonight, as I have done the past two Thursdays, I will continue a vacation tradition and join the small crowd gathered near The Pier in Old Orchard Beach, Maine, for the weekly fireworks display. Most people, at least from my non-scientific observations, enjoy fireworks. There’s something […]
Images of Sunrise
Up early (as usual) I headed for the beach. This time the sunrise was not obscured by clouds.
I Wonder If…
…anyone manages to stop themselves.
random thoughts from lorne 
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