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Grace Doolittle's avatar

I have only visited Maine once (unfortunately) but brought a bell buoy home with me. It hangs on the eave of our porch and I am able to enjoy it there.

Kathleen Conery's avatar

I’ve made that same emotional journey about bats. The more I learned about their behavior and purposes the less I feared them. They are amazing creatures.

Jorunn Hernes 🇳🇴's avatar

Oooh this gave me serious Andrew Wyeth vibes, his painting with the lace curtain and the open window.... one of my all time favourite paintings

Elizabeth Ann's avatar

I love this so much! The quote is wonderful!

Mya Martin-Glenn's avatar

How lovely that you get to revisit your childhood memories in that room.

Anne Rutledge's avatar

What a lovely thought!

Alicia Barr's avatar

Such a lovely memory and so beautifully written, you bring sweet tears to my eyes❣️

Jackie Sideman's avatar

Love the quote. Not sure about the bats, but interesting.

Patty's avatar

My goodness, this is such a wonderful memory.

Beth Potter's avatar

Sensory memories from times gone by can bring great comfort. Your calm, earnest words speak volumes about your childhood experiences. They flow smoothly as if to convey the breeze that gently sways those lacey curtains and soothes the heart.

Beth Potter's avatar

Sensory memories of times gone by can bring great comfort. Your calm, earnest wo

Angella Stimson's avatar

Sounds wonderful!

Jennifer Manoukian's avatar

Reminds me of being at my Bam’s in Five Islands—all the sounds.

Alicia's avatar

What a sweet remembrance from your childhood, Clara. Now I must go look up the rest of this beautiful poem, Thank you for both.

Kathleen Allan's avatar

Bats are the best mosquito repellent around. They will leave through a window once the clear the bedroom. 😊 Oh to have the memories of a lived in room! I still can vividly conjour my childhood bedroom where I spent from 2nd to 12th grade.

I'm guessing you have wool insulation...