Summer is sailing on. Setting sail seems like a good way to describe the season of summer. Honestly, it could describe any of the seasons or any passage of time. I enjoy the idea of time sailing more than the notion of it marching. Sailing, if its smooth sailing, seems peaceful.

My family and I have a journey to the state of Maine planned in less than two months time. I’m excited! Family members Marcy and Brock will be joining my parents and brother and I. I know we’ll have a grand time! This year’s Maine vacation will be the sixth one I’ve experienced.

Years ago we traveled to Bar Harbor two summers back to back. Now this will be our fourth trip to Boothbay. The last two years a dear friend, who lives in Vermont, has traveled to Maine to hang out with the family and myself. It’s always…