Afterwards we got to hang out with the lead singer/fiddler and one of the dancers too-the man with the fastest feet in the world. Before tonight I didn't realize it was possible that anyone could tap 30 taps per second, but apparently that's his record! We stayed up until the wee hours of the morning, drinking mead, telling stories, joking, singing, and laughing in the cupola overlooking the harbor in Portland. It was a night to remember indeed.
Friday, August 20, 2010
Stone Mountain Arts Center
Britt and Hope took the hooties and I to Stone Mountain tonight to see an incredible Irish band called Celtic Crossroads play their hearts out. There were amazing little twinkle lights and windows that were carved in the shape of trees, and 8 musicians playing music you couldn't keep yourself from dancing to in your seat. 
Afterwards we got to hang out with the lead singer/fiddler and one of the dancers too-the man with the fastest feet in the world. Before tonight I didn't realize it was possible that anyone could tap 30 taps per second, but apparently that's his record! We stayed up until the wee hours of the morning, drinking mead, telling stories, joking, singing, and laughing in the cupola overlooking the harbor in Portland. It was a night to remember indeed.
Afterwards we got to hang out with the lead singer/fiddler and one of the dancers too-the man with the fastest feet in the world. Before tonight I didn't realize it was possible that anyone could tap 30 taps per second, but apparently that's his record! We stayed up until the wee hours of the morning, drinking mead, telling stories, joking, singing, and laughing in the cupola overlooking the harbor in Portland. It was a night to remember indeed.
Thursday, August 19, 2010
tying up loose ends
After two years of midwifery school, we are finally finishing up our last couple days of class! 
Inspiration abounds as we get ready to say goodbye to our classmates before everyone scatters around the globe to finish out their apprenticeships. We're tired, and ready for a change.
I thought the hooties would like to hear about some of the things we're learning (and three heads is better than one!)... In their sneaky way they appeared as if from nowhere (those tricksters!), which made everyone smile- not always an easy task at the end of a long journey!
Inspiration abounds as we get ready to say goodbye to our classmates before everyone scatters around the globe to finish out their apprenticeships. We're tired, and ready for a change.
I thought the hooties would like to hear about some of the things we're learning (and three heads is better than one!)... In their sneaky way they appeared as if from nowhere (those tricksters!), which made everyone smile- not always an easy task at the end of a long journey!
Friday, August 6, 2010
*S-L-O-W riders!*
As promised, we found our way to the Portland Slow Riders' bike posse after August's First Friday. We were right in our element!
The Slow Riders meet at 8pm at Monument Square on every First Friday, and are open to anyone joining their groovy turns about town.
We were joined by spider man, three other tandem bikes, a woman with a dog in her backpack, some rockin' bass, and a whole lot of laughter, hooting, and whooping from crowds and bikers alike.
We had sparkles. We had lights. Glitz. Glitter. Glamour. You name it. We had a blast!
And we ended the night at Duckfat with giant smiles on our faces, fully inspired to join next month's bike posse too. We hope to make it a habit.
We were joined by spider man, three other tandem bikes, a woman with a dog in her backpack, some rockin' bass, and a whole lot of laughter, hooting, and whooping from crowds and bikers alike.
We had sparkles. We had lights. Glitz. Glitter. Glamour. You name it. We had a blast!
And we ended the night at Duckfat with giant smiles on our faces, fully inspired to join next month's bike posse too. We hope to make it a habit.Saturday, July 31, 2010
moving day
It was a hard decision to make, but I decided to close my office. 
The hooties helped me move out today, in support of honoring the journey towards a more resonant present. Someday I will open it again, when I have more clear direction and am less divided between school, various teaching jobs, and my midwifery apprenticeship. It has been a good office space, and we wish its next occupants well!
The hooties helped me move out today, in support of honoring the journey towards a more resonant present. Someday I will open it again, when I have more clear direction and am less divided between school, various teaching jobs, and my midwifery apprenticeship. It has been a good office space, and we wish its next occupants well!
Thursday, July 22, 2010
foraging for fun
Today we had a grand time hiking around Bradbury with our friends David and Goldstar.
We wandered in the woods and found all sorts of interesting mushrooms! These were by far the our collective favorites though. While not edible, they did spark the hooties' interest by tickling their feet with their funny white scales.
After a lovely day of meandering in the woods we made our way back to Portland to meet some friends for a picnic and free Shakespeare in Deering Oaks Park. 12th Night, while hard to see, was hilarious and more than worth it for the community and camaraderie!
We wandered in the woods and found all sorts of interesting mushrooms! These were by far the our collective favorites though. While not edible, they did spark the hooties' interest by tickling their feet with their funny white scales.
After a lovely day of meandering in the woods we made our way back to Portland to meet some friends for a picnic and free Shakespeare in Deering Oaks Park. 12th Night, while hard to see, was hilarious and more than worth it for the community and camaraderie!
Sunday, July 18, 2010
finding peace
After all that biking, we left Harriet to rest in Rockland, and made our way to Green's Island, where Hope grew up, off the coast of Vinalhaven. There we found our bliss. 
We enjoyed long, quiet mornings, rowing and wandering during the days, living simply without electricity or running water, and quiet mist.
During some of the daytimes we made our way by boat back to Vinalhaven and went swimming in the naked quarry with friends...
And watched beautiful sunsets together on the back side of the island...
as the rest of the world melted away.
We enjoyed long, quiet mornings, rowing and wandering during the days, living simply without electricity or running water, and quiet mist.
During some of the daytimes we made our way by boat back to Vinalhaven and went swimming in the naked quarry with friends...
And watched beautiful sunsets together on the back side of the island...
as the rest of the world melted away.
A grand adventure with Harriet herself!
So, over the past couple of weeks we've been gearing up to go on an impromptu bike tour with our friends Harriet and Hope. We knew it would be an adventure, but we didn't realize just how many adventures we would have, all rolled into one!
The hooties were wonderful handlebar companions, being comfortable at rocket speed and in open air, wind in their furry feathers. They kept us company on our hilly tour of the Maine countryside!
Harriet is a tough old girl, and carrying four passengers plus a bunch of gear was her idea of a brilliant summertime adventure. We wondered if she had bitten off more than she could chew in accepting our offer, but she was determined. Sometimes her parts didn't work like she remembered them doing back in the day, and we'd have to get off and fix that chain that slipped, or get something welded. She pulled through, though, and we're pretty sure that she's stronger for it!
The hooties had rockstar seating up with the bike bell and the gear. An umbrella for shade from the sun, or in case of rain... and sun hats and food nearby just in case. Out front, they were right in their element!
and always very supportive when we decided we should all stop for ice cream...
for a number of days this is what things looked like...(You can see more pictures and read stories about our epic journey at hopeandhannah.blogspot.com)
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