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ivy league (sort of)
The cemetery chapel was covered with ivy that was just starting to think about putting on its fall reds, which would have been a beautiful display. But, really, I didn’t hate the way it looked when I saw it, and especially liked the way the wavy gold glass was peeking through the leaves.
Laurel Hill Cemetery
Saco, Maine
photographed 9.15.2025
still water
My friends and I went down to the water to see if the sunset was going to be worth photographing. (It was, as you may have already seen in a previous post.) While we waited for the sky to go out in a glorious flame of orange, we wandered around taking photos. You know, the way you do.
Camp Ellis Beach, Maine
photographed 9.16.2025
fascinators
As soon as I noticed that these statues had spiders on their head, it made me think of those posh British-y hats called “fascinators.”
According to my research, which took between one and two minutes, the proper placement of a fascinator is on the right side. So while I can give these statues partial credit for their effort at being fancy, I believe they ought to have been more conscientious about the placement.
Also, it’s probably just me, but when I picture St. Brendan, I tend to see him in golf attire.
St. Brendan’s Chapel
Biddeford Pool, Maine
photographed 9.15.2025
terpsichore
One of the nine Greek muses, Terpsichore was responsible for lyric poetry and dance. And, in a modern sense, perhaps, she also covered drum-forward Scottish music played in a tent at a festival.
New Hampshire Highland Games and Festival
Lincoln, New Hampshire
photographed 9.19.2025
side eye
One hour after I spotted the kid with the safety-pinned kilt, I saw them again, with their whole family. But this time it was the kid in the buggy who captivated my attention. You know I’ll always go for a strong side-eye…
New Hampshire Highland Games and Festival
Lincoln, New Hampshire
photographed 9.19.2025
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