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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
safety pin
This little kid’s parent must have had a previous bad experience with that wee kilt: see how it’s safety pinned to the shirt? Even at an outdoor festival, it’s important to maintain a certain level of decorum. Or something.
But anyway, the kid and the sheep (who were queued up for their turn at the sheep dog trials) were checking each other out.
New Hampshire Highland Games and Festival
Lincoln, New Hampshire
photographed 9.19.2025
foot traffic
There are a lot of things that make me laugh. A lot. You’d probably be surprised at the range of things that I find hilarious.
This, for example, is extremely funny to me. (And, yes: I do crack my own self up.)
Old Orchard Beach, Maine
photographed 9.15.2025
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