Dean GallantOct 15, 20207 min readThe Last SunsetThe wonders of life. A new baby born at this moment might live for 100 years, or the poor thing may never take that first breath. Any...
Dean GallantOct 7, 20208 min readMom's GardenThe grass has finally reclaimed it. Just part of the field now, one can barely envision the huge vegetable garden that flourished here....
Dean GallantSep 17, 20202 min readSummer DreamsShe opens the kitchen door slowly, and catches the storm door with her hip, so it won't slam behind her. It's never shut right, it needs...
Dean GallantSep 15, 20203 min readMom's RingI took this photo because I want to share a story about my sweet Mother's wedding ring. This simple gold band has been on her finger for...
Dean GallantSep 4, 20202 min readThe Good BookThis is where she sits, out on the back porch. My sweet mother, now in her eighth decade. She wouldn’t allow a photograph, she never...
Dean GallantAug 31, 202019 min readA Day on the LakeWe've just enjoyed a beautiful Maine vacation season, and before it fades to memory, I'd like to share a story, from another beautiful...
Dean GallantAug 15, 20207 min readBurning MemoriesOnce again, I'm a contender in the boo-boo of the week contest. A couple nice burns, a few days old, have stirred up some old memories....
Dean GallantAug 15, 20206 min readThe FarmerI saw this farmer, today, getting it done, and I've been thinking about him, all day, in between dead appliances. Not this actual farmer,...
Dean GallantOct 5, 201910 min readThe Farm!WARNING!: Mild swears and scatological references! This old farm is one of the things that I love about Buxton. I got my first job here...