Portland can be pretty busy in the summer with tourists, so we didn’t visit as many shops. But it’s also one of the nicest times to visit. The pleasant weather allows for enjoyable outdoor activities like hiking in the nearby mountains, exploring the beautiful parks, or taking a scenic bike ride along the river. InContinueContinue reading “How to Spend a Birthday in Portland”
Author Archives: Nick Bucci
Narramissic Farm Civil War Weekend
I found the best spot to sleep in all of my eleven years as a reenactor. The spot itself was solid! It was nestled between a few trees on a small rise, providing an optimal slope for sleeping. I carefully tied one side of the tent to the sturdy trees, while the other side wasContinueContinue reading “Narramissic Farm Civil War Weekend”
Cursory Glance: The Diner – Nonfiction
His arms were covered in veins of World War One trenches. The contours stuck out like a frame captured by a British spotter, showing the primary trench, maintenance trenches, and all the supporting features. His skin was tanned and almost leathery. Not leathery, but almost. His biceps were small only because he himself was aContinueContinue reading “Cursory Glance: The Diner – Nonfiction”
Botanical Gardens
Subscriber Content Autumn and I visited Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens on a sweltering Tuesday. We were supposed to arrive by 9:30am…we didn’t get there until 11:30am. I tell you! Girls take time to get ready. But we also made a delicious breakfast burrito, hash browns included! The drive was pleasant once we finally got onContinueContinue reading “Botanical Gardens”
Walking Home to Georgia II – Fiction
A small cabin slightly off the path caught Jim’s eye. It was the first human structure Jim had seen in a while. Ten foot long and perhaps the same in width. The front door was hardly able to be properly latched if there had been a latch to begin with. Jim stopped on the path.ContinueContinue reading “Walking Home to Georgia II – Fiction”
Obituary for a Bat
Jeremy, whom I had given the name, found solace in my air conditioning unit to shield himself from the relentless heat and scorching sun. Intrigued by the dark confines, he seemed to ponder why no other bats sought refuge in this cozy spot. One evening, as I prepared for bed, I activated the unit andContinueContinue reading “Obituary for a Bat”
Walking Home to Georgia – Fiction
The thunderstorm was moving quickly towards Jim. Thunder erupted above him like a thousand muskets. Lightning flashed in the dimming light of dusk. Jim had anticipated this storm for a while as he watched the clouds assemble in their uniforms of grey and butternut. In some sense, he felt a connection to the clouds. HeContinueContinue reading “Walking Home to Georgia – Fiction”
Camp of Instruction 2024
This year’s Camp of Instruction (COI) for the 3rd Maine was splendid…wet and splendid. Over 50 people joined in for drill, cooking, music, and general shenanigans. It was much like previous COI events I’ve attended in the past, but unique as well. This time, I did more filming than drilling. I’m working on a fewContinueContinue reading “Camp of Instruction 2024”
Cursory Glance: Christy’s Cafe – Nonfiction
Most cafes have bells, sound systems, or other noise to announce the movement of a door. Christy’s Cafe relies on the whoosh of hot hair as the big glass door opens. At 11:45am, the time for breakfast is over and it’s not quite time for fancy alcoholic beverages. Except for bachelorette parties, but they haven’tContinueContinue reading “Cursory Glance: Christy’s Cafe – Nonfiction”
Cursory Glance – Nonfiction
We encounter thousands of other people in our lives. Some we come to know, others only for a brief moment. It’s nearly impossible to know how many people we meet on average. But Google says around 50,000. I did a quick calculation of 365 x 75. 27,375. That’s one person every day for 75 years.ContinueContinue reading “Cursory Glance – Nonfiction”