The need for donations is great with large-scale disasters like the Louisiana flooding, California fires, etc. I’m enclosing the address for one of my charities if someone can’t find theirs or it’s “back home.” I know this organization is there when needed. They provide needed things and comfort – and that’s important to me: Salvation Army Disaster Relief, P.O. Box 3647, Portland, ME 04104-3647.
Waste Watch
Some info on our tin recycling barrels:
Although the sign on our barrels may read tin, you may also put other items in these barrels. Aluminum products are also OK, as are empty aerosol cans. It is also very helpful if the open containers are rinsed out, especially in the summer. Residue on cans is a real attraction for flies. Small, empty propane tanks may also be put in the tin barrels.
Somewhere in Somerville
When I hear of bullying and name-calling, I see an image in my mind of a dusty playground and a group of ill-behaved children taunting another child. Unfortunately, adults can also be victims of this kind of behavior.
Nature Notes Retirement gives some of the lucky ones (I include myself) an unusual opportunity to make nature observations. While unscientific, to be sure, they give us a look at what’s happening in the natural world around us.
Retirement gives some of the lucky ones (I include myself) an unusual opportunity to make nature observations. While unscientific, to be sure, they give us a look at what’s happening in the natural world around us.
Marilyn Beane’s World
Hi, dear readers! Here is your Marilyn Beane’s World columnist with another new week in August with more news about my sweetheart’s and my life at Crawford Commons Assisted Living, 132 Middle Road in Union, ME 04862-0628.
Wiscasset Senior Center
Our baked ham supper on Wednesday, Aug. 18 was a hit with all who attended. A thank-you goes out to Miss Wiscasset Diner for catering our delicious meal and to Patty Bridgham for baking that “ginormous” apple pie! Along with apple pie and bread pudding desserts, August birthdays were celebrated with a birthday cake and candles.
Coastal Economist
After 20 years, one of the drive belts on my wife’s elliptical machine snapped. I bought replacement belts (the device has a small and a large belt) and proceeded to make the repair myself.
View From Over the Hill Soil that can't be bought
This is the season to build a new compost pile. I like to dismantle the old one and build a new one right beside it. I seed the new pile with soil (bacteria etc.) to start the new one working. A compost pile, properly made, takes a little doing. Some folks throw stuff into a big pile and hope for the best. That is not the proper way to do it. Let me explain how I do it.
ROBOT RIGHTS
Nobody has much good to say about the candidates for president this year.
Marilyn Beane’s World
Hi, dear readers! Here I am, your Marilyn Beane’s World columnist, coming to you with news about our lives at Crawford Commons Assisted Living, 132 Middle Road, Union, ME 04862-0628.
The Intelligently Designed Mosquito?
I found Lynnie Sedgwick’s letter on “intelligent design” in the Aug. 11 Lincoln County News intriguing, but not very informative. However, since the creationists and “intelligent designers” never give up, those of us who truly value the scientific method can’t give up either.
We Are Everyday People
In 1968, Sly and the Family Stone released a song titled “Everyday People.” This happened at the end of President Lyndon Johnson’s term and at the time of President Richard Nixon’s election. My son was born that year and music was upbeat and full of life.
Long Cove
The weather continues on its very dry pattern, which has most of Maine in a drought. We are hearing of wells going dry and seeing the well-drilling rigs set up. But many are being water-conservation-conscious, which is a good thing to practice any time of year as water is a precious commodity.
Jefferson
The moon is full this week; the days slip by and suddenly the increasing moon is shining above us – round and beautiful – again. Life here in Jefferson goes forward each day with an increasing certainty. We celebrate the last full moon of the summer of 2016 and at the same time we are aware that life is a wide range of changing circumstances for many of us.
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