Ike Hamill 8/7/20 Ike Hamill 8/7/20

Notes from Maine - 2020/08/07

I’ve never seen a ghost—not that I recognized at the time, at least. One time, in this house, my friend and I both saw a woman on the …

Ike Hamill 8/1/20 Ike Hamill 8/1/20

Notes from Maine - 2020/08/01

We’ve had a startling block of hot weather. I think a lot of this continent has. I have no imagination when it comes to weather. In …

Ike Hamill 7/24/20 Ike Hamill 7/24/20

The weather is beautiful here and I’m having a really hard time getting anything done. I have family visiting and Dad is staying …

Ike Hamill 7/13/20 Ike Hamill 7/13/20

I have a nagging feeling that I’m neglecting something. Torn from our normal routines, I think that a lot of people may share that …

Ike Hamill 7/6/20 Ike Hamill 7/6/20

This summer suddenly got very busy. My sister, nephew, and my nephew’s father arrived and we’ve been having lots of fun. This …

Ike Hamill 6/26/20 Ike Hamill 6/26/20

Last summer, we had a lot of storms that never materialized. I would check my phone, waiting for the promised thunderstorm, …

Ike Hamill 6/20/20 Ike Hamill 6/20/20

A lot of people have asked for an update on Dad. He’s doing well—improving at least—and his spirits seem good. The current rehab …

Ike Hamill 6/13/20 Ike Hamill 6/13/20

This time of year is a gift. Many people think of Maine as the frozen north. This part of Maine isn’t that far north. …

Ike Hamill 6/8/20 Ike Hamill 6/8/20

My father is sounding better. There was a time when I wasn’t sure I would be able to have a clear conversation with him again. He just …

Ike Hamill 6/3/20 Ike Hamill 6/3/20

The news in every direction is terrible. I wish I had something insightful to say about it, but I know that there are others who will …

Ike Hamill 5/28/20 Ike Hamill 5/28/20

And just like that, it’s summer. A few days ago we had an overnight frost, and today it’s 73°F (23°C). I’m not complaining. Summer here …

Ike Hamill 5/23/20 Ike Hamill 5/23/20

People came over yesterday and gathered in the yard. That sounds ominous. I can imagine them out there, shuffling …

Ike Hamill 5/17/20 Ike Hamill 5/17/20

The most interesting thing happened to me the other night. One dog, Finn, lives with me. I’ve mentioned him in one of these notes ..

Ike Hamill 5/13/20 Ike Hamill 5/13/20

It has been a weird week/month/year. I’m sure it has been for everyone. This is going to be interesting going forward. I don’t …

Ike Hamill 5/4/20 Ike Hamill 5/4/20

Lately, for my quarantine viewing, I’ve been re-watching LOST. It’s an important show that gives the viewer fascinating twists & turns …

Ike Hamill 4/26/20 Ike Hamill 4/26/20

My father remains in the hospital. It’s not Covid-19 related. Just as the lockdown started, he had a couple of falls because he didn’t …