A Comment about The Maine Spirit Blog

Historians and horse lovers owe a great debt of gratitude to Stephen Thompson for his thorough and fascinating survey of Maine’s tie to the magnificent beast that, in both work and sport, was a principal means of tying this vast state together in the long era before the automobile. Water Village, my history of Waterville, only touches on the horse, most particularly the astonishing creature named Nelson. Thompson’s work reveals the full tale of the impact of these beloved animals in this area, and in celebration of the horse, future generations will be grateful to know a story that otherwise might have been lost in the mists of time. -- Earl Smith, Dean of College, Emeritus, Colby College

Thursday, April 23, 2020

For Those Who Love to Write -- Links to Websites that Promote Memoir and Creative Writing


I hope that many of you are considering embarking on moments of your time writing your memoir. This is your way to ensure that your family today and in the future will understand your life's experiences. 

You can write about your childhood, growing up, special friends and relationships, experiencing training and education beyond high school, your choice of a career, your adult relationship and your family. Only you can share your reflections on your childhood, your parents and your grandparents. If you choose you can interview your parents and grandparents. If you have an IPAD, even your cell phone, you could video your interviews and then write your memoir as you review the videos.

For those who are engaged in the sport of harness racing or any other horse related sport or competition, you can write how you got started in the sport, what horses mean to you, and then share your most significant moment in the sport. Who have you become friends with in the sport? Where do you stable your horse(s)? What is your daily routine as you work with you horses? Take pictures and write captions for each picture. Let others know you, your love of horses, and your love of competition.




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