Down by the Maine State Pier, just off to the left across from the Narrow Gauge Railroad, is a marina where a sailing school is based and marine maintenance work is done. On one of my acquaintance walks, where I was wandering around getting to know my new home, I came on this large beam covered in black, shiny mussels. [...]
When I picked up a Long Trail Double Bag, I knew absolutely nothing about it. The only reason I bought one bottle from the local convenience store was because my buddy Josh mentioned in a tweet that he was enjoying one himself, and he made it sound good. Really good. I was in the mood for a good, strong beer. [...]
Some people are homebodies. Creating a close network of family and friends in a relatively small area keeps them grounded and safe. They have a local community to support them. This works for most people in life. But some people find that their lives are lacking something in their current situation. Their worlds have been shaken up, and they need [...]
I love winter. Don’t get me wrong, summer is a favorite month too, but there’s something about winter: the falling snow, the crisp sunrises, the frozen snotcicles… Just makes me all warm and fuzzy inside. The only problem with winter is that I can’t do my favorite summertime sports. Mountain biking takes a back seat in winter for me. No [...]
It’s mid-winter, and I’m antsy. Shorter days, being stuck indoors, and lack of sunlight (plus – surprsingly – a lack of snow here in Southern Maine) will really take a toll on even the heartiest of souls. For some, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) is a very real problem that can lead to depression, anxiety, and physical problems. Even if you’re [...]
I took this picture of Bell Rock (on the left) and Courthouse Butte in Sedona, Arizona on a cross-country road trip way back in June of 2004. The Southwest American desert is so unlike any place I’d ever been, especially when you come from New England. The colors are truly fantastic any time of day, but the landscape seems to [...]
If you’re a regular to the Part Time Vagabond site, you may have noticed a new little widget in the sidebar. This is my Amazon Affiliate store, where you can purchase items from Amazon.com. But don’t worry, you won’t see car parts or books on knitting. This store is unique to PTV, as all the items are handpicked and recommended [...]
Apparently, it’s been snowing. A lot. Not here in Maine, mind you, where it’s supposed to snow a lot. Rather, the Mid-Atlantic and Midwest U.S. both have been getting pounded with snow for the past several days, the latest storm dumping another 10 or so inches on the previous 24-30 inches already on the ground. Being from New England, it’s [...]
Life’s too short to carry an Ugly Pen. -Retro 1951 Good writing tools are hard to come by, especially for the traveler. Many people swear by the Fisher Space Pen for it’s ability to write on almost anything, and in any direction, even upside down, thanks to a pressurized ink cartridge. I have two, so even I love that pen. [...]
From what I understand, a backpack that has accessories that create energy as you hike is nothing new, solar panels being the main form of energy generation. But Treehugger wrote up a post about this pack, developed by UPENN biologist Lawrence Rome brings it to a new level. Using an external frame loaded with a spring mechanism, the pack uses [...]
