Two Rivers

Hey All,

I'm DQ, and I'm a music and computer nerd. I live on an Island in Maine. (No, I do not have to take a boat to my house). There are 718 people who live on the Island. However, that number dramatically decreases during the winter months. Westport Island, formally named Jeremysquam, is located 50 miles north of Portland. he island is separated from the mainland by two coastal salt-water rivers, the Sheepscot and the Back River. Which is how I came up with the name of my blog. "Deux Rivieres", meaning two rivers. At this point in my life I wouldn't want to live anywhere else. I grew up in Wisconsin. Most of my friends are from there and still live there (nobody ever leaves). So for those of you who have no idea geographically where I am, here is a map. When I say I am an hour north of Portland, people think is "so far" north. Compared to the rest of of the state, it is not far up at all.

Red arrow is approx. location of Westport Island

You might be thinking "What the hell is there to do?" Well, not a lot. I have become very creative with finding things to do on my free time. In the summer I will kayak and sail every day I possibly can. If you aren't into the whole outdoors thing, you probably wouldn't do to well here. There are some times where I don't leave the Island for 2,3,4 days at a time. It's very homey and peaceful. My favorite spot to relax is probably on my hammock down by the water. In the winter it is much more relaxed here. In the summer it is much different. There are a ton of tourists here during the warmer months. Traffic is insane during that time. It takes forever to get anywhere.

The best thing about living here? Obviously the lobster. Yes, it is as good as everyone talks it up to be. This past summer I was getting it for about 3 dollars/pound. Which is dirt cheap compared to the rest of the world. They actually used to feed people who were in prison lobster very often because it was so cheap and easy to get in Maine. Everyone knows somebody who is a fisherman. It is not uncommon to walk into the grocery store on a summer evening and seeing a bunch of fisherman in their bibs. The smell of chum is not uncommon. When the tide is low or going out, it smells very salty. I personally love the smell. It is one of my favorite things about living here, however, some people don't like it.

I want this blog to be a place where I can be myself. I want to be able to reflect, share stories and the life lessons I have learned thus far. I also will share my opinion on certain things. Again, it is my opinion. There is no right or wrong here. One of the things I really am going to try to do is to pick a performance, or a new song that I come across that I think is worth sharing and review it weekly.

.The Simple Life.

.See life from a number of different view points.

.Do something for yourself every single day.

.Music is food for the soul.

.Love endlessly.

.Work hard.

.Play harder.

.Pray for peace, hope, and strength.

.Material items and money do not buy happiness.

.Keep your best friends close, always.

.Don't make distance a factor in friendships.

.It makes the heart grow fonder.

.Don't ever give up, it's just the weight of the world.

.You are loved.

.If you are scared.

.Pray.

That's all for now.

-DQ