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Godzilla

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 Godzilla has retired to Rockland Maine. He is too old and tired to raze cities. After his morning coffee he gazes out at Lermond Cove reflecting on his life as a movie star.

The "Live Free or Die" State?

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 I had a nice visit to Rockland, Maine. One thing I noted was a Cannabis Dispensary on almost every corner. I have to wonder why New Hampshire is the outlier among the New England states. As Governor, Maggie Hassan did allow the use of medicinal Cannabis. Isn't New Hampshire the "Live Free" State? Maine, not New Hampshire 4:20 how subtle

Contra-Dance Demonstration

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 The annual Common Ground Country Fair in Unity, Maine is a major event. It features all aspects of country life including the arts. I made a short video of a demonstration of Contra-Dancing which is quite common in New England. It is not as hard as it seems. The Band The Dancers

Night-blooming Cereus

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 It happened again. In the middle of September I saw some flower buds appear on my Columnar Night-blooming Cereus. The bloom is spectacular but has no scent. It lasts just a single night. I assume in the wild this would be pollinated by moths and bats. 11:05:15 AM 6:05:28 PM 7:21:01 PM 7:25:18 PM 8:54:42 PM Fully open for a single night. I'll look for its return in 2023.