In Pursuit Of Maine: June 1, 2015 - A Terrible Duel

Monday, June 1, 2015

June 1, 2015 - A Terrible Duel

There was a terrible duel. It took place in the skies--in the heavens, in those places where mortal man cannot tread and return to tell the tale. There were flashes and booms and terrifying screams. The two opponents were well muscled and very well matched, each a skilled master. The fight ranged all over, from low valleys to high peaks. Each opponent fought with bravery and talent and honor, and each greatly admired the other for his expertise, although that did not stop him from attempting to destroy the other.

In the end, the two masters completely spent and exhausted, they each went to their own secure lands. Each had gained new ground, new territory. Each planted a flag on areas that the other held just days ago. For now, the Sun King reigns supreme. His power is massive. But there are tales from the north, whispers, secrets told in dark places--even in these days of golden light--that the other master will return with unparalleled strength and unleash a formidable army.

It’s a lie. But there are rumors . . .

The emblem of the Sun King.

"The Plain Maine Cookbook" is my own collection of vintage Maine recipes that will immediately bring you back to a simpler time, a less confused time. These recipes are more than just comfort food. They're family food, traditional food, simple food, plain food. One bite and you'll say, "Ah, yes! I remember my grandmother used to make this. I had forgotten all about it!" Recipes for whoopie pies, funnel cakes, fried fiddleheads, haymaker's switchel, coffee can bread, glogg, and much more are in these pages. There is even a recipe on how to render lard. So open the door and go back to some simple, time-tested foods you can prepare easily. You'll find that you save money and waste less by "making do" with commodity cooking. What's in the pantry or in the garden is what's for dinner.

"So You Want to Move to Maine" is an invaluable little book in helping people to make a permanent move to Maine. It will save you a ton of time because all the initial footwork is done for you, including 100 links on how to find work and living quarters, getting your driver's license, pet requirements, programs for people with disabilities, programs for senior citizens, getting married in Maine, hidden taxes and expenses, hospitals, health insurance, handling a real winter like a pro, etc. Stop being "just a number" or another face in the crowd. Walk away from the rat race. Become boldly individualistic and make your mark in life. You can still do that in Maine, one of the last holdouts of ordinary, old-fashioned, kind, and decent American living.

I’ve chosen 37 unique fairy tales that will be loved by both adults and children as they can be read and interpreted on many levels. But if you are looking for only sweet tales that end in joy and fairness, you may want to pass this book by. Some fairy tales are simply “dark,” and that is because sometimes life is simply dark. Not always, of course, but often enough. Sometimes the hero lives; sometimes he dies. Check out my book, “Fairy Tales of Maine,” in the photo link below. If you are brave, you might just meet yourself in one of these tales.