Maine

 September 28th* (more was added)

Here are some happy things from today:

• Every month or so the paternal side of my family gathers somewhere for lunch or brunch.  Today they gathered in Portland, ME.  I got to see some cousins as well as one of my brothers (today is his birthday) and part of his family.  The restaurant was REALLY loud.  After we ate we stepped outside and could actually talk with each other for a while.  It was good to see family. 

My oldest brother and I.  My short hair definitely makes me look more like him!  😂

Three generations. 

• After, my brother and I met up briefly so I could give him the fishing rods that had been our Dad's.  Originally I was going to set one aside for myself, but I changed my mind and didn't keep one.

• From there I went to Back Cove Trail for a walk.  I learned about this trail many years ago when my job at the time had me travel to the nearby Hannaford to work.  This was the first time I have had the time to walk the entire trail.  It was a lovely day to be outside.  At one point a stranger coming towards me complemented my shirt (Free Mom hugs) and then asked if they could hug me.  We hugged, wished each other a great day and moved on.  They did tell me that it was something they really needed right now.  I hope this small gesture of a hug was able to help them in some way.

Beach rose

Chicory?

Egret?

The trail goes along that bridge.

The bridge.

Eiders?

• The moon!

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Started listening to: The Cinnamon Bun Bookstore, by Laurie Gilmore

Finished listening to: The Pumpkin Spice Café, by Laurie Gilmore.

Thank you for being here and being part of my daily happy things. Stay safe!

* I fell asleep before posting as well as bird and plant identification.  The birds were far enough away that Google Lens couldn't be as accurate as I'd like.  

The one on the right might be a European herring gull.