Wiscasset Winter December 27 2013 - Coming home from Connecticut after the Big Ice Storm hit Maine on Christmas, 2013. I always enjoy this town and someday I may even stop a Red's Eats if there is no line!

Lochlan

Lochlan

Mini Viking fearless

Jumping leaves and pressing forward

Leaning into the future.

Reaching back for his father’s hand

Yet stretching ahead.

Too soon out of reach

But always connected,

Always loved and

Always knowing love.

The love that gives him courage

To move ahead, fearless and strong.

By his Gandaw Crowley, December 20, 2013,

Lincolnville Beach, Maine

The Long Wait

The Long Wait

The summer never came

The wait was far too long.

It was dark in the back of the barn

Something must have gone wrong.

Her sides ached from last year’s beatings

Her bottom scraped and sore

All winter she rested and healed

But now she was ready for more.

The barn door finally slid open…

Little feet padded close to explore.

Small hands grabbed her on all sides

And dragged her across the wood floor.

The sun warmed her up in a minute

She waited as they climbed inside.

These were HER special children.

Now it’s time to go for a ride!

F. Thomas Crowley , 12/5/13

The Storm That Binds

The Storm That Binds

(stories from the town of Lincolnville, Maine about the experiences of neighbors helping neighbors in a small, New England town after "The Ice Storm of 2013 - December 23-28, 2013)

The ice and snow froze all below

The heavens sending signs

That Lincolnville had a choice to make;

To yield or face the storm that binds.

The power out, the sun went down

On a quiet, frosty eve.

As people stirred, awoke and became

A town proving they believe.

Doors were opened, fires stoked

Against the bitter cold

Neighbors called their neighbors

Creating wonders to behold;

The Best Christmas Ever at the Shutes,

Lisa’s wood stove warm,

A classic scent; Maine Balsam,

Protecting all from the storm.

Lindsey rescued Leo

No 911 call needed.

The Spirit of Christmas present

Was welcome here and heeded.

Victoria packed her love in snow

Driving roads that froze that night

To spread her joy to family

And warm them with candlelight.

There are many more stories out there

Just waiting to tell the time

When Lincolnville rose up in arms

To embrace the storm that binds.

Tom Crowley, 12/29/13

Lincolnville Beach

Double Rainbow in Dedham

We worry about the earth but then God kicks out a double rainbow on the way home from work.  Grandson Sammy smiled at me.  Son Tom, Melody, and other Grandson Lochlan announced a new, first granddaughter! Life IS good