Author Archives: Brenda Buchanan

The Winter Beach Between Two Storms

Posted on March 11, 2018 by Brenda Buchanan

On this first day of Daylight Savings Time, we in coastal Maine find ourselves between two significant snowstorms. Last week we got a foot of dense, heavy snow, obliterating the brave crocus and tulips that poked their noses out of … Continue reading →

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On comes the New Year

Posted on January 2, 2017 by Brenda Buchanan

It is our custom to walk the beach on New Year’s Day no matter the weather, to inspect the sea and the detritus the waves have carried to shore. The first day of 2017 was sunny and warm with a … Continue reading →

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Sunday Beach Photos – October 30, 2016

Posted on October 30, 2016 by Brenda Buchanan

The much-needed rain finally came to an end late yesterday, and today dawned warm and sweet.  Scarborough Beach was beautiful, but I’ll let you see for yourself.

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Long Days, Wonderful Library Visits

Posted on June 27, 2016 by Brenda Buchanan

And what is so rare as a day in June? Then, if ever, come perfect days. – James Russell Lowell   The long days last week on either side of the summer solstice were truly stunning, each one more beautiful than … Continue reading →

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It’s spring, and I’m on the road again

Posted on April 7, 2016 by Brenda Buchanan

Now that winter is behind us (the optimist writes on a day when the morning’s rain washed away the previous night’s annoyance snow, and the wind still howls outside the window) I’m out and about again, talking up Truth Beat in particular and … Continue reading →

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The Joy of January Beach Walks

Posted on January 31, 2016 by Brenda Buchanan

We’ve enjoyed several spectacular Sunday beach walks this month. It occurs to me on this last day of January that it’s time for a little show and tell. Compared to last year, the footing has been good, but the height of the tide … Continue reading →

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You’re Going to Sue the Church?

Posted on December 16, 2015 by Brenda Buchanan

If you haven’t seen Spotlight, you really must. The recently-released film starring Michael Keaton, Rachel McAdams and Mark Ruffalo is the based-on-fact story of how a team of investigative reporters at the Boston Globe peeled away decades of lies and … Continue reading →

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New England Crime Bake 2015

Posted on November 17, 2015 by Brenda Buchanan

I’m back from New England Crime Bake, the terrific writers’ conference held every November in Massachusetts.  This was my seventh time attending Crime Bake, which has come to feel like old home week(end). It was especially sweet this year because … Continue reading →

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Crime Writer Confab in Bar Harbor

Posted on September 27, 2015 by Brenda Buchanan

Maine’s crime writing community invaded Bar Harbor the sunny weekend of September 18 – 19 to hang out with readers and other writers at the inaugural Murder By The Book conference sponsored by Jesup Memorial Library. Imagine this crew, together in … Continue reading →

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Summer’s End

Posted on September 13, 2015 by Brenda Buchanan

I hate to admit it, but the calendar doesn’t lie.  The thermometer does sometimes—witness the heat wave that washed over Maine this past week. But summer is at its end, which prompts this greatest-hits photo array from what was a wonderful … Continue reading →

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