One Picture Is Worth a Thousand Words

Published on by Sharron Burnett

Because they say that one picture says more than a thousand words forthwith are some scenes from Maine that may explain why I love it so much.

Just a couple of the buildings on the campus of Bowdoin College. It is a truly lovely place that students should consider. Already our granddaughter has had a writing class with a Pulitzer Prize winning author, an American History class with a noted historian who has authored several books, a government teacher who got he a ringside seat for a Watergate discussion featuring John Dean, a science professor who held classes on geologic sites on the Atlantic Ocean, and many other exceedingly talented teachers who have opened her horizons and help to make her a citizen of the world as my old English teacher once did for me.
This is a typical coastal Maine home. This one is on a rocky precipice in Harpswell near the Giant Steps. It faces the Atlantic Ocean and has breathtaking views.
This is the Portland Head Lighthouse. It is not open to visitors but the views are worth a visit there.
Maine is all about fresh seafood, especially lobsters. This is a roll from the Town Landing Market in Falmouth. It has been serving delicious crab rolls for decades.
Seriously who would not want to stop to talk with whomever created these beautiful quilts? Who would not want to go home with one of them?

I selected only a few from dozens of photos that I have of Maine. I now understand why Stephen King loves it there. It is little wonder that the Bush family meets regularly at Kennebunkport. Maine is a wonder, a lovely state jutting out into the Atlantic Ocean with miles and miles of coastline. It is a train ride away from Boston or a half day drive to New York City. With all of the heat and frustrations of climate change it was an oasis in the middle of August and all of the towns are well prepared for winters. In my mind it is a wonderful place to visit, attend a world class college or settle down with living. If you have never been there I urge you to make a plan to do so. It is a wonder just waiting for you to come. The people are friendly and the food is delicious. Give it a try.

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