Ike Hamill 8/31/25 Ike Hamill 8/31/25

Notes from Maine - 2025/08/31

What was your last nightmare? Mom was just joking with me a few minutes ago in the kitchen. She said that her ice cream last …

Dick Hamill 8/24/25 Dick Hamill 8/24/25

Notes from Maine - 2025/08/24

It’s a quiet, early morning at the camp. We stayed over last night. Our camp is extremely comfortable and well-appointed (thanks to …

Ike Hamill 8/17/25 Ike Hamill 8/17/25

Mom is on her way to Costco with Erin. She just has a short list of things she’s looking for, but Mom hardly ever passes up …

Ike Hamill 8/10/25 Ike Hamill 8/10/25

We paused ER (TV show from 1994) last night because of distant explosions. It was the fair, shooting off their farewell fireworks. King …

Ike Hamill 8/3/25 Ike Hamill 8/3/25

We went to the beach this week. Popham Beach (in Phippsburg, Maine) is our favorite. Tuesday had hot temperatures and the …

Ike Hamill 7/27/25 Ike Hamill 7/27/25

This morning was magical. As I did my chores—mostly horse-related—the air felt cool and close. It was thick with humidity, …

Ike Hamill 7/20/25 Ike Hamill 7/20/25

We engaged in barn maintenance this week. When I bought this house (23 years ago) it wasn’t equipped for horses. The …

Ike Hamill 7/13/25 Ike Hamill 7/13/25

It was a busy week here—full of appointments and social obligations. That’s probably not the right expression …

Ike Hamill 7/6/25 Ike Hamill 7/6/25

The horses are nocturnal once more. They’ve been hanging out in the barn all day anyway, so I figured it was time to allow them to …

Ike Hamill 6/29/25 Ike Hamill 6/29/25

I had no intention of installing the air conditioner this year. When Finn was around, it was a necessity a few days (sometimes more) …

Ike Hamill 6/22/25 Ike Hamill 6/22/25

The horses here are on strike. It’s difficult to guess what they’re striking for or against. Their communication skills are limited…

Ike Hamill 6/15/25 Ike Hamill 6/15/25

This day, fifty years ago, would have been the absolute worst. We have bright sun, puffy clouds, it’s in the upper 60s (about 20º C) …

Ike Hamill 6/8/25 Ike Hamill 6/8/25

I’m sitting on the front porch and suffering from a constant stream of bird invectives. The birds are pretty—they’re sitting on the limbs …

Ike Hamill 6/1/25 Ike Hamill 6/1/25

We had a great week here. My sister and mom came up last Sunday and they leave later on today. The weather in May can call …

Ike Hamill 5/25/25 Ike Hamill 5/25/25

I fell down a delightful rabbit hole last week. I met some friends for dinner and got home earlier than I expected. With extra time on my …

Ike Hamill 5/18/25 Ike Hamill 5/18/25

This has been a perfect morning. I can say that now, but in about an hour I might have a different opinion. Albert (dog) and I were …