Ha! I was thinking the same thing with the octopus! I smiled just seeing them, even if it is not the fanciest, it sure makes a cheerful moment.
Thank you for this post and the many others that you do that keep alive the rich history of the seafaring communities, especially in New England. While you live with it, I know how I feel when I see where Moby Dick was visualized or the history of those lightships, the first time I saw the Chesapeake lightship, I didn't realize what it was.
I also would like to point out or make a comment that people from days gone by a certainly more proud of defending our land/people than they are today. I am not sure what changed, but, it used to make me feel secure growing up knowing the fire, police, and military were always looking out for me. Perhaps it is because New England is small and cozy and as people have moved away from all they know, it is less personal as towns are made up of strangers moving in and out of places. ( did I just confuse the heck out of you?)
Always a wonderful read. Thank you.
No you didn’t confuse me again
I think people move so much more these days the sense of community has faded away sadly
Back in the day the focus was on community first and foremost
Sadly I see so often it’s all about themselves and what they perceive as their entitlements
But let me stop there I do love the history n display all around here and truly appreciate your kind support
That is exactly it!!! The sense of community. You nailed it right on the head. I find it sad and they don't know what they are missing!
Ohh yes me to, maybe a sign of age, and although I do believe technology is great and am a bit of a tech geek, I think the advances also have been a big factor in this change
Have a great day and weekend