Laura B in Fog – Monhegan Boat Line

On October 6, 2017September 26, 2017 By Barbara StroudIn Daily Blog, Maine, Photograph, TRAVEL2 Comments

This is the Laura B – Monhegan Boat Line – on a foggy Port Clyde (Maine) day. This boat is also known as the mailboat. This is one hard working boat – it delivers freight (you wouldn’t believe what all can fit on this amazing vessel) to Monhegan, and also picks up items from Monhegan. It’s the “early” boat – We recently came back from the island on this boat in fairly rough seas. It didn’t have a problem. These boats will run when others will not. So when Monhegan Boat Lines doesn’t run due to weather, you know it’s wicked! I’ve seen videos that have me scrambling for my Sea Bands, haha. A beautiful boat indeed!

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Michigan Summer Sunset

On October 5, 2017September 26, 2017 By Barbara StroudIn Daily Blog, Michigan, Photograph, THOUGHTS, TRAVEL2 Comments

Ok, so this was taken this past summer when I was in Michigan for a quick visit with my family. It doesn’t seem as if it was taken that long ago. Sunsets are amazing and I am addicted to them, haha.

The broad expanse of that wonderful pink light both in the sky and on the water is breathtaking, as are the swirls of clouds!

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Reaching To the Heavens

On October 4, 2017September 26, 2017 By Barbara StroudIn Daily Blog, Maine, Photograph, THOUGHTS2 Comments

Here is just a small portion of Susan’s Flower Garden – Monhegan, Maine. My first thought when I saw these flowers was that they appear to be reaching for the heavens. Gloriously happy and bright, with the sun shining warmly upon them.

I wonder how many people have smiled (or have taken photos) as they’ve walked past these flowers?

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Monhegan: Afternoon Shadows

On October 3, 2017September 26, 2017 By Barbara StroudIn Daily Blog, Maine, Photograph, TRAVELLeave a comment

A photo snapped on the way back to the Island Inn (Monhegan, ME) after time spent walking around taking photos. Great shadows in the road. On your left is the wonderful flower garden I post many photos from, hard to tell in this photo, but trust me… gorgeous!

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Stan Moeller Workshop – Island Inn, Monhegan

On October 2, 2017September 26, 2017 By Barbara StroudIn ART, Art Event, Daily Blog, Maine, Photograph, THOUGHTSLeave a comment

As many of you know, Monhegan Island is full of artists. Easels set up everywhere, paintings being created left and right. It’s amazing the talent on one small island.

Stan Moeller was giving a workshop and in the photo above they were painting on the lawn. This was a tricky week with a lot of fog, should make for some cool paintings!

Stan Moeller was the featured artist this year in the Island Inn dining room – very nice. Check out the Lupine Gallery for more work (click HERE to view paintings).

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Flower Power – Monhegan

On October 1, 2017September 26, 2017 By Barbara StroudIn Daily Blog, Maine, Photograph, TRAVELLeave a comment

Monhegan. A beautiful island in Maine located about 10 miles off the coast. This island is so special. The only trucks you see are working trucks (deliveries, etc.) – everyone else is on foot. There is so much history on this island and the amount of talent is immeasurable.

Monhegan is also home to the most beautiful flowers. Everywhere. Gorgeous!

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View from a Sonoma Winery

On September 30, 2017September 5, 2017 By Barbara StroudIn Daily Blog, Photograph, San Francisco CA, TRAVELLeave a comment

This is an image from the archives – taken at Viansa winery in Sonoma, CA. This was taken waaaay back in 2005. But I’m still remembering what a great time we had and how after spending time in San Francisco (and loving it!) there was a world so different just a short distance away! The timing of this shot is unfortunate – mid day bright light, but you can still see how beautiful it was and i’m sure, still is!

Catch you back here tomorrow!

Grosse Pointe, MI Home

On September 28, 2017September 28, 2017 By Barbara StroudIn Daily Blog, HOME, Michigan, Photograph, THOUGHTS, TRAVELLeave a comment

Beautiful home in Grosse Pointe Farms, MI

Isn’t this a beautiful home in Grosse Point, MI? I snapped this a few months ago through the car window (sorry about that) – ahhh! The lines of this house are STUNNING! The windows really add to the charm. This home was for sale (a few months ago) – it was a little out of our price range, haha. This is a fine home – very big – and drop dead gorgeous!

For those of you interested in a home in Grosse Pointe Farms, MI – this is a beauty and is 7,700 square feet with 7 bedrooms, 5 full baths and 5 half baths. Can you imagine? Click that link for more info…

Catch you back here tomorrow!

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Itsy Bitsy Spider!

On September 10, 2017August 25, 2017 By Barbara StroudIn Daily Blog, Maine, Photograph, THOUGHTS, TRAVEL2 Comments

Itsy Bitsy Spider.

Do you see it?

How fabulous are these beautiful pink flowers? Especially against the brilliant blue sky. Lovely! Monhegan. Of course!

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Holiday week – posting photos daily for the many of you who are away from the computer. Not a bad idea, enjoy yourselves! Back to normal posting next week…

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A Quintessential Maine Cottage

On September 8, 2017August 25, 2017 By Barbara StroudIn Daily Blog, Maine, Photograph, THOUGHTS, TRAVEL2 Comments

A quintessential Maine cottage. I love the white picket fence with the beautiful flowers blooming like crazy. This cape style home is a beauty and is situated on the most magnificent island ever. You may have heard me speak of it…?? (HA) – Monhegan!

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Oh to be a flower on Monhegan!

On September 7, 2017September 7, 2017 By Barbara StroudIn Daily Blog, Maine, Photograph, THOUGHTS, TRAVELLeave a comment

Oh to be a flower on Monhegan – with all the adoring fans constantly walking by shouting words of praise and whipping out their cameras/phones for a quick, yet exceptional photo.

I’ve always loved nasturtiums – my mom usually has a little vase of them on the kitchen counter. So pretty!

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Looks like fire in the sky – Monhegan!

On September 6, 2017September 7, 2017 By Barbara StroudIn Daily Blog, Maine, Photograph, THOUGHTS, TRAVELLeave a comment

We see the most spectacular sunsets when we’re in Maine. We see them here in Charleston as well, but it just seems like they are over the top when on vacation. Sunset usually occurs while we are having dinner in the Island Inn dining room. I usually make quick run to the porch for a few photos and try to get back before I’m missed. How can you NOT take a photo? The sky is so wild and vibrant. Wow!

These beautiful sunrises and sunsets are proof that life is full of magic.

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Gardens of Mackinac Island!

On September 1, 2017August 18, 2017 By Barbara StroudIn Daily Blog, Michigan, Photograph, TRAVEL2 Comments

I took this photo several years ago on Mackinac Island, MI. My sister and I were on the West Bluff (behind the Grand Hotel). I love that stretch of grand homes with the most beautiful gardens ever. I am always respectful of people’s privacy, but did snap a photo of the garden. Another favorite location is the Pontiac Trail (and Pontiac’s Lookout) – I remember years ago a painting by Marlee Brown. Wow.

Most of Mackinac Island is state park, check out this cool map!

Catch you back here tomorrow!

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Delivery Mackinac Island Style!

On August 30, 2017August 30, 2017 By Barbara StroudIn Daily Blog, Michigan, Photograph, THOUGHTS, TRAVELLeave a comment

Mackinac Island, MI – no cars. It’s nice. No exhaust fumes, no loud rumbling, beeping or screeching of tires. Just a nice clip-clop of horse hoofs as they make their way around town. This is how they deliver groceries when they come off the ferry. Pretty cool, eh? They empty garbage in a similar way – horse and cart – no trucks. Can you imagine? That takes some major planning!

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Mackinac Island, Michigan Photo

On August 28, 2017August 18, 2017 By Barbara StroudIn Daily Blog, Michigan, PhotographLeave a comment

Mackinac Island, MI – a fabulous place to visit if you haven’t been. Water, the smell of fudge (several fudge shops, all are wonderful), the clip-clop of the horses hoofs. No cars – only bicycles and horses/carriages. It’s a beautiful place – mostly a state park! Here is another link to check it out, from Pure Michigan!

Catch you back here tomorrow!