A MEMORABLE DAY
/Every year on a Saturday in mid-December, volunteers from across the country lay wreaths on gravestones in Arlington National Cemetery. Each wreath is a symbol of honor and respect for our fallen service members.
Read MoreEvery year on a Saturday in mid-December, volunteers from across the country lay wreaths on gravestones in Arlington National Cemetery. Each wreath is a symbol of honor and respect for our fallen service members.
Read MoreRinging out 2017, flying into 2018, with thanks to all of you wonderful readers!
Read MoreThe Christmas tree isn’t complete until I hang the blue crystal ball on a high branch.
Read MoreA family banner does the Turkey Trot ... but comes home at last!
Read MoreA powerful freak storm in late October across Maine gave residents a sour taste of what millions experienced in the aftermath of hurricanes Harvey, Irma and Maria.
Read More“The perfect weather of Indian Summer lengthened and lingered, warm sunny days were followed by brisk nights, with Halloween a presentiment in the air.” Wallace Stegner, “Remembering Laughter”
Read MoreHello, I’m Val Marier …. a freelance journalist who lives in Wells, Maine. I’m a graduate of Skidmore College, a contented and happy wife, mother and grandmother who also enjoys knitting, golfing, traveling and reading. I try to bring my positive perspective on “life in my 70s” — whoops, now life in my ‘80s” — to my blog and hope you enjoy reading Wandering With Val.
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