In my opinion, the clipper ship was the most handsome sailing ship built in America. The raked bow, the long narrow hull and the large spread of canvas were designed for speed, not heavy cargo. As a result, the clipper ships often carried more valuable merchandise, such as tea, spices and opium. Passengers also took […]

On a recent trip to California, I had the pleasure of being in the company of a gaggle of very young girls, and it was pure delight to listen to and watch that chattering, giggling group and seeing those shiny children at play in the sunshine. I loved their honesty and joy and hoped the […]

One of my favorite places to hike is the Bonyun Preserve on Westport Island, managed by the Bath-based Kennebec Estuary Land Trust. It’s a bit of a drive getting to the preserve, located eight miles south of the Westport Bridge on Route 144, the island’s main road. The ride winds through pretty countryside past attractive […]

For many, autumn is a nostalgic time when memories of what our moms and grandmas cooked up in the kitchens of our childhoods come over us full force. We are compelled to recreate those hearty, warming meals that bring us a sense of comfort and well-being. How I remember those wind-blown days of the ’60s […]