A Place Like This

Author: Valarie Budayr

  • Robin Hood Boy

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    Valarie Budayr
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    A year ago my little family and I made our first trip to Maine. My young son who has had a fascination with bows and arrows for the last three years couldn't help being in awe as we were visiting the L.L Bean headquarters in Freeport Maine. There, they have the nicest bow and arrow…

  • Boys Alive and a Carnival

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    Valarie Budayr
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    Hi Everyone, It's been a busy week but I wanted to pop in to share with you that tomorrow I'll be speaking at the Boys Alive event at 4 pm Eastern and 1 pm Pacific. IT'S FREE!!!!! It's been an incredible 3 week event. Which has really built a fabulous foundation for working with the…

  • Colors and Flatbread

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    Valarie Budayr
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    Wherever we roam, I love to look for graffiti or the ever famous wall/building art. Lucky for me Portland Maine has both.   This parking lot speaks volumes to me. Such a community art project which evolves daily due to the variety of autos that park there. Love the sun shining on the lighthouse while…

  • This Moment

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      {this moment} - A Friday ritual. A single photo – no words – capturing a moment from the week. A simple, special, extraordinary moment. A moment I want to pause, savor and remember.

  • Chasing Friday Night Marimbas

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    Valarie Budayr
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    Though it is October, we had the gift recently of being chased by the last days of summer warmth and sun in Portland Maine. Artists, musicians, food vendors, and the people of Portland, all joined together to celebrate their creativity during the First Friday Artwalk. As we walked along the street, we heard this great…

  • The Magic Fairy Forest

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    Valarie Budayr
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    From the sea, sister continued her island discovery with her brother. Through the forest they walked, collecting bits of shells, moss, sticks, bark and stones, it was clear that they were not in any forest.  As far as the eye could see in every direction, there were fairy houses of all shapes and sizes.  …

  • An Island Exploration

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    Valarie Budayr
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    Since seeing Mackworth Island last year, all the boy could talk about was bringing his sister Mimi back so they could go exploring together. Recently that dream came true. As they walked towards the water, little brother recounted to big sister everything that had happened the year before. Patiently she listened, enjoying the world through…

  • This Moment

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    Valarie Budayr
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      {this moment} - A Friday ritual. A single photo – no words – capturing a moment from the week. A simple, special, extraordinary moment. A moment I want to pause, savor and remember.

  • Mrs. Fox Goes Apple Picking

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    Valarie Budayr
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    Our last day in New England felt more like summer at 84 degrees than fall ,but we took full advantage  of the sunshine to make a stop at Berlin Orchards on our way to the airport.  There, we were meeting two of our number one fans, Lu and Ru, along with their parents Amy &…

  • At Full Sail on Casco Bay

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    Valarie Budayr
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    Ah we are finally home after two weeks for touring around New England. We had such a variety of activites and wonderful meetings with friends, which I promise will be shared right here.  Our last weekend in the North proved to be so sunny and warm, 82 degrees warm. There was really only one thing…