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Nantucket, MA
Nantucket Island
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July 2, 2010

‘Tis The Season

The island is abuzz.  The halls have been decked.  Chris has been working like mad to feed the weary travelers.

It’s tourist season.

Since whaling has gone out of fashion (thank goodness), tourism is what keeps the island going fa-la-la-la la-la-la-la.  And when Nantucket does something, they do it right.  Nearly every house and shop is trussed in old glory red and old glory blue.

Right down to the door knockers and lightship baskets.

Normally, extreme patriotism isn’t my thing.  But, set on the backdrop of weathered cedar siding, crisp white trim, a salty ocean breeze, and cobblestone streets that probably existed before the Declaration of Independence, I can’t help from feeling the love welling up in my chest for our good ol’ red, white, and blue.

And put on a baby in the form of a red diaper, matching shoes, and blue-jean dress with a starry sash?  Forget it.

I’m finding myself taking pictures of American flags and beautiful red cars; not to mention, making sure we do our part in the patriotic door decor department, all while listening to a 4th of July mix.

Yeah, I’ve got it bad.  But, ’tis the season.  And ’tis the place.

—Photo note:since my camera had a mishap at the beach, I’m stuck with only a cell phone.—

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  • Bec
    July 8, 2010

    Great captures! What a neat place to live!

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  • Jade @ Tasting Grace
    July 8, 2010

    Oh beautiful! I LOVE all the old colonial style houses. That is one thing that makes me wish I lived on the East Coast.

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  • Alyssa
    July 8, 2010

    I love New England 4th of July’s. There is something about being in the place where everything started that really makes you love red, white, and blue.
    I also love a baby in a blue jean dress 🙂 adorable!

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  • Amber
    July 8, 2010

    So pretty!

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  • hollie
    July 8, 2010

    beautiful flags in flowers!

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  • Coma Girl
    July 8, 2010

    Nice pictures. You took those on a cell phone?!? Great job : )

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    • Amber
      Coma Girl
      July 8, 2010

      Thanks! I did take them with my cell phone (and it’s not even a smart phone), my camera got a little too close to some water rescuing my daughter from a wave, so unfortunately the cell phone is all I have right now – but at least I have it, I don’t know what I’d do with no picture-taking ability!

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