February 06, 2024

FOR ALL THE GRANDMOTHERS OUT THERE!

February 06, 2024/ Val Marier

Whether they call you Nana, YaYa, Granny or MomMom, being a grandmother is the best job in the world.

February 02, 2024

TAYLOR AND TRAVIS' CONSPIRACY PLOT

February 02, 2024/ Val Marier

I agree with David Letterman who said, “This is such a lovely thing. Just shut up!”

January 26, 2024

IN THE DEEP MIDWINTER .....

January 26, 2024/ Val Marier

Male Mainers Set a Stylish Pace in Flannel PJ Bottoms

January 19, 2024

MOURNING BECOMES ECLECTIC

January 19, 2024/ Val Marier

When Jimmy Buffet died last September, one Maine mortician arranged for a virtual funeral.

January 12, 2024

FINDING COURAGE AND MAINTAINING STRENGTH WHEN ALZHEIMER’S HITS HOME

January 12, 2024/ Val Marier

A holiday letter of deep appreciation.

January 01, 2024

PLUNGE INTO 2024

January 01, 2024/ Val Marier

There’s no better time than now.

December 21, 2023

FIVE DAYS OF CHRISTMAS

December 21, 2023/ Val Marier

The Yuletide season ignites every emotion.

December 16, 2023

THE ADVENT CALENDAR

December 16, 2023/ Val Marier

A gift from my mother, a gift from my son.

December 05, 2023

BARRINGTON BUNNY — A CHRISTMAS STORY

December 05, 2023/ Val Marier

Author Martin Bell wrote this poignant tale and it was the lead story in his book, THE WAY OF THE WOLF, published in 1970.

November 20, 2023

WE GATHER TOGETHER

November 20, 2023/ Val Marier

…. to ask the Lord’s blessing.

ABOUT VAL

Hello, 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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