Le vent du nord has a great song about harvesting sap to make syrup called “L’eau de vie de l’arbre” if you want a themed soundtrack 🤓

I think there’s a new board game-themed bar in Biddeford; pawn and pint maybe? By blaze?

I’m a lifelong southern Mainer; people always talk up vitamin C but it’s only ever given me an upset stomach. Vitamin D is where it’s at. I take a couple every day and a couple extra if I feel like I’m coming down with something. I used to have what felt like seasonal depression but I don’t anymore.

Take vitamin d supplements

My son is early 20s, and he and his partner were having similar issues. They had success participating in a local “coworking Wednesdays” group where people get together every week to work on crafting projects. My son shared with me that for making friends purposes it’s helpful to go to the same event every week. Maybe there’s something similar in your area?

Having no debt at your age is a significant accomplishment. Well done!

Proud to be generous—so true but I never realized it before