“Thanksgiving dinner takes 18 hours to prepare. It is consumed in 12 minutes. Halftime takes 12 minutes. This is not a coincidence.” – Erma Bombeck I spent a lot of time this past summer reading. Because of the considerable amount of rain, my gardening took a back seat. I happened to read ... Read More
Cooking at 43° North: Gone fishin’
“Sharing the fun of fishing turns strangers into friends in a few hours.” – Eugenie Clark When most people think about October, they think about the leaves changing color and cooler temperatures. But did you know that October is National Seafood Month? For anyone who enjoys seafood, it’s ... Read More
Friends Together: Drop in for fun and connection
“Activity friends” are the people with whom we share our passions for different activities, such as exercising, crafting and learning. They are one of the seven types of friends that experts say contribute to our well-being. The sharing of activities we enjoy contributes to the foundation of our ... Read More
Cooking at 43° North: Reaping the benefits of summer
“The weather just went from 90 to 55 like it saw a state trooper.” – Unknown I may be showing my age, but I remember The Brothers Four singing “Try to Remember” on television years ago. Whether it was on “The Ed Sullivan Show” or “Hootenanny” I can’t recall. It’s a lovely folk song that always ... Read More
Need a ride? Harpswell Aging at Home can help
Do you remember taking long trips by car as a child? Maybe you were coming to Maine, maybe even to Harpswell. Perhaps now you are grandparents, and your grandchildren are the ones taking the long road trips, possibly enjoying car bingo with those specially made cards for road trips. Bingo passed the ... Read More