Februrary Dawning

Here we are, in the month of Februrary, one step closer to summer. Februrary has always been the hardest month, despite the clear fact that it is the shortest. The days are getting brighter, later, which is always a treat; however, some good the extra light does for you when the breath steaming from you mouth freezes as soon as it hits the air. The month always seems to be full of cold bitter wind, frozen snows and little sunshine. I say this now, as I look outside to bright blue sky and only moderatly cold tempatures here in Boothbay Harbor; but I know, that lurking close by is the harsh reality of Maine winter. So gather 'round your loved ones, put a light to that log in the fire, grab a good book, and settle in for twenty-eight days. Soon it will be March, then shortly thereafter it will be April- Fisherman's Festival is a great event at the end of April, everyone should come check it out- then May, and that, my friends (if there are any) is the beginning of summer. Long days and pleasant nights and a nice cold mug of ale at the Fisherman's Wharf Inn in Boothbay Harbor, ME.