Maine Memories

Frances Perkins Homestead, Newcastle, Maine

Frances Perkins was the first woman member of a Presidential cabinet. She served as FDR's
Labor Secretary and we are very proud to claim her as a Mount Holyoke graduate. 

Note: I've been editing and re-editing this post a dozen times. While it's still autumn and before the promised holiday decor pictures begin tomorrow, I'm going to do this post without my usual collection of links and historical notes.

 One of the high points of the fall was my Mount Holyoke College class mini-reunion in Maine this fall. Although it's only slightly more than a month ago, mid October seems to be slipping further and further into memory. Before this wonderful visit slips entirely into memory, I'm happy to share the promised photos. Just for reference a mini-reunion is not a formal reunion at the college. My class has been fortunate to have classmates put together wonderful weekends all over the country and the Maine one last month was superb.

The view from Prout's Neck, Maine that inspired Winslow Homer's paintings. We had the most perfect sunny and clear October day and toured Winslow Homer's studios and also spent time touring the grounds. It was all fascinating, but my favorite part was this view. 

The harbor at Damariscotta

We are very fortunate that one of our classmates lives in Damariscotta, about an hour north of Portland, and definitely worth a visit if you are in the area. It is one of the loveliest towns on the Maine coast. We had a very interesting tour of the Damariscotta River and learned about the sustainable oyster farming on the river, and yes, we were blessed with another perfect autumn day.  

I know autumn doesn't end for another few weeks, but as of tomorrow we are officially moving on to Holiday season 2019. There may be a few other posts -- romance is in the air -- but otherwise it's decorations and holiday events from now until the end of the year. Wow! Can't believe I just wrote "the end of the year." But until then, let the lights and decorations begin. 

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Happy Thanksgiving!