tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4632978452251665294Fri, 13 Mar 2026 10:52:28 +0000Family and Married LifeChanges and ReconstructionCelebrations and BlessingsHubby and Sweet NothingsEntertainment and Fun StuffLife in MaineAll About Women/MenLeisure and ChoresBlog/Blogger and BloggingHobbies and HabitsFood and CultureBusiness and EconomyLove and RelationshipReasons and InspirationsFashion Shopping and other AlibisHealth and WealthFriendship and ConnectionsChanging SeasonsRants/Whines and What NotsChildren and MotherhoodUsual Mishaps and Common MistakesMaine EventsComputer and InternetSociety and CulturePhoto FridayReflection and IntrospectionSuccess and FailureLaughters and TearsMaine AttractionUS Travels and ExplorationsConfessionsLetter to HubbyLoved Ones'mericaMy AmericaParty PlanningCalifornicationMy Interview with KristieGuest PostsOur Weekend MemoirsRuthi's breathingSpace: The Blog SeriesIn-Laws and Out-LawsMy WorldGold Panning/ProspectingOnline Dating 101Birthday PartyCoos CanyonMust-Do in MaineMust-See in MaineMy PhilippinesSummer Vacationthe high-healed Diva's running bLOG#oronasquadByron MaineGardeningMaine AttractionsPhotographyThursday ChallengeBostonCampingChemical Jacketed ReactorDrilling Waste ManagementFalling In and out of LoveFilipinosFlowersHydroponic GardenKosunLavender FarmLocal Farmers and ArtisansMacro PhotographyMaine FarmersMaine VacationsMainely MaineMt. Blue State ParkMust-Eat in Maine MaineNew England AquariumPaid PostsParty FavorsPre-Onine DatingQuotations/SayingsRiverside Lavender FarmSiblingsSinglesSta MonicaTravelsUSA. New HampshireVacationsValentine's DayVegasWaste ManagementWater-base Mud EnergyWeld MaineYoga Party ThemesnowwinterImmigrants, Maine, Wife, Lifestyle, Travel Reviews, Places, Food, Culturehttp://www.ruthiniangregoire.com/noreply@blogger.com (Unknown)Blogger543125en-ustag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4632978452251665294.post-3917333375380579722Thu, 12 Jul 2018 04:44:00 +00002018-07-13T12:02:06.940-04:00Lavender FarmLife in MaineLocal Farmers and ArtisansMaine AttractionMaine EventsMaine FarmersMust-Do in MaineMust-See in MaineRiverside Lavender FarmIt's indeed summer in Maine. The air is warm and comfy. The breeze is refreshing. And the sun is bright and lovely. Well, it could be worse. Spoiler Alert. Sorry, I'm just probably traumatized by our long winter. I'm not trying to be negative but living in Maine for over a decade now, I know how weather can change any second from summer to winter. And yes, you could experience all 4 seasons http://www.ruthiniangregoire.com/2018/07/mymainelife-lavender-field-forever.html24noreply@blogger.com (ruthi)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4632978452251665294.post-7290844925660199711Wed, 04 Jul 2018 14:07:00 +00002018-07-28T12:17:56.679-04:00#oronasquad'mericaMy AmericaSummer VacationTravelsUS Travels and ExplorationsUSA. New HampshireVacationsI have been observing the 4th of July for 11 long years now. But I don't really celebrate it like most Americans do not because I'm NOT an American. In fact, I AM. Well, that's what my passport says. You know what I mean. The 4th of July should be celebrated with family. Though I have my American family to celebrate with it would be more special if I have my Filipino family to enjoy it too. http://www.ruthiniangregoire.com/2018/07/the-oronasquad-in-new-hampshire-4th-of.html5noreply@blogger.com (ruthi)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4632978452251665294.post-7484033745533822469Tue, 03 Jul 2018 12:58:00 +00002018-07-27T11:15:56.790-04:00#oronasquadFamily and Married LifeLife in MaineMaine AttractionMaine AttractionsMaine EventsMaine VacationsMainely MaineMust-Do in MaineMust-See in MaineSiblingsSummer VacationWARNING: This is a very very late post. I know I should have written about this important event last summer but I didn't. I was in vacation-coma for the entire year. But anyway, since this summer is not going to be as exciting as last year, I decided to write about it to relive that special event that took place last summer. Same time last year. I was waiting in anticipation for a special http://www.ruthiniangregoire.com/2018/07/the-oronasquad-in-maine-part-1.html0noreply@blogger.com (ruthi)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4632978452251665294.post-4144743352639973878Wed, 14 Feb 2018 06:30:00 +00002020-02-19T09:02:40.439-05:00Celebrations and BlessingsChanges and ReconstructionFalling In and out of LoveLove and RelationshipLoved OnesOnline Dating 101Pre-Onine DatingValentine's Day When people talk about challenges, nothing beats those that deal with matters of the heart. Suffice it to say, it is almost impossible to take things lightly for no matter how hard one tries to elude the impact it presents, people will always get emotional one way or the other. Valentine’s Day is a celebration of love. And LOVE is a celebration of one’s deep feeling of compassion for someone http://www.ruthiniangregoire.com/2018/02/the-hearts-lifetime-occupation.html7noreply@blogger.com (ruthi)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4632978452251665294.post-1658834556586052300Sat, 16 Sep 2017 03:17:00 +00002017-09-18T13:49:15.487-04:00Drilling Waste ManagementGuest PostsKosunPaid PostsWaste ManagementWater-base Mud EnergyDrilling Waste Management emerges as oil and gas filed exploration develops and national enviromental protection laws and regulations mature. Due to resource sharing and integration of international oil equipment manufacturers and engineering services providers,Kosun has built close strategic cooperation with foreign well-known drilling fluid engineering services providers and drilling waste http://www.ruthiniangregoire.com/2017/09/kosun-drilling-waste-management-system.html2noreply@blogger.com (ruthi)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4632978452251665294.post-247854567058705985Sun, 20 Aug 2017 11:54:00 +00002017-08-25T00:01:16.742-04:00All About Women/MenCelebrations and BlessingsChanges and ReconstructionChanging SeasonsConfessionsFamily and Married LifeLove and RelationshipOnline Dating 101Now we come to the conclusion of this 3-Part Confession of an Endangered Spinster. This is the last part. I promise. Earlier in Part 2, I finally revealed that at last I found HIM. Here, you will realize that love no matter how elusive it can be will surely find a way. So if you are still single and hanging on to the last rope... have faith because there is hope indeed. Trust me I know. http://www.ruthiniangregoire.com/2017/08/confession-of-endangered-spinster-part-3.html0noreply@blogger.com (ruthi)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4632978452251665294.post-252526304450333967Sun, 20 Aug 2017 02:36:00 +00002017-08-19T22:54:23.060-04:00All About Women/MenCelebrations and BlessingsChanges and ReconstructionConfessionsFriendship and ConnectionsOnline Dating 101SinglesOkay, so I dreamt of my Prince Charming. I planned for my happily-ever-after. And I chose to be pro-active. I was on a "mission". Big time! Now, what do you think I did to lure Prince Charming to the "happily-ever-after" trap? You wouldn't believe what this Endangered Spinster did to twist her fate and escaped singledom. Read on. ------------------------------------------------------http://www.ruthiniangregoire.com/2017/08/confession-of-endangered-spinster-part-2_19.html0noreply@blogger.com (ruthi)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4632978452251665294.post-6619229850099873628Sun, 13 Aug 2017 20:11:00 +00002017-08-14T07:45:38.222-04:00All About Women/MenChanges and ReconstructionLove and RelationshipOnline Dating 101Tell me. If you were given a chance, what would you tell your 15-year younger self about relationship and the fear of being alone? A lot! Maybe not a lot. Or maybe, you don't know. Don't worry, we are on the same boat. Looking back after being married for 10 years now, I can't help but laugh at my stupidity when I was 15 years younger. The beauty of blogging is both a legacy and a curse. I http://www.ruthiniangregoire.com/2017/08/confession-of-endangered-spinster.html0noreply@blogger.com (ruthi)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4632978452251665294.post-1834948002973164375Fri, 11 Aug 2017 20:12:00 +00002017-08-14T07:57:21.695-04:00All About Women/MenCelebrations and BlessingsFamily and Married LifeHubby and Sweet NothingsLetter to HubbyLove and RelationshipReasons and InspirationsIs wedding anniversary overrated? I am thinking out loud. A response is optional. Anyway, it has been quite awhile since I last wrote anything about "anything" here. Being said, the last thing I want to write about is... relationship (and all the crap that goes with it). But it looks like I'm leaning towards that topic now. @The State Capital Anyway, my favorite husband and I celebrated our http://www.ruthiniangregoire.com/2017/08/10-years-and-we-still-do.html6noreply@blogger.com (ruthi)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4632978452251665294.post-6752961721132596438Sat, 10 Jun 2017 21:33:00 +00002017-08-14T07:57:43.842-04:00All About Women/MenBlog/Blogger and BloggingChanges and ReconstructionChanging SeasonsComputer and InternetRants/Whines and What NotsReasons and InspirationsYou got that right! I know. I know. This is probably the Nth time I am going to reconstruct, revise, redesign, redo this blog and rethink if I want to continue blogging again. I have no alibi. And I wasn't in hibernation mode either. I just lost the passion in blogging. Probably, I reached the point when I feel that I don't want to do anything at all. Or maybe, I'm getting old. It's a http://www.ruthiniangregoire.com/2017/06/blog-rebump-nth-time-around.html3noreply@blogger.com (ruthi)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4632978452251665294.post-7627747728292011663Sat, 06 Aug 2016 15:08:00 +00002017-08-26T13:03:03.720-04:00Celebrations and BlessingsEntertainment and Fun StuffHealth and WealthLife in MaineMaine AttractionMaine EventsSuccess and Failurethe high-healed Diva's running bLOGThe Portland Head Light in Fort Williams Park in Cape Elizabeth is one of Maine's most important landmarks. To Mainers... it is the "beacon of light" that contributed to Maine's rich maritime history. To tourists... it is a must-see place in Maine. And to me... it is all of the above and much more. It is where I pledged my love and devotion to my Sweetest - Mike. I could have written a more http://www.ruthiniangregoire.com/2016/08/why-i-want-to-run-to-lighthouse.html0noreply@blogger.com (ruthi)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4632978452251665294.post-1621120082280026585Wed, 22 Apr 2015 15:15:00 +00002018-07-27T13:26:14.063-04:00'mericaBostonEntertainment and Fun StuffFriendship and ConnectionsHobbies and HabitsLife in MaineMy AmericaNew England AquariumUS Travels and ExplorationsBoston, Massachusetts is just a couple of hours away from Maine. However, it's not very often that I get the chance to visit it. I can come up with 2 reasons -  traffic and traffic. It's a good thing that I have a friend who loves to drive and doesn't really mind traffic. Well, not as much as I do. This is in fact my 2nd visit to this gorgeous city since I migrated here in the US. Onehttp://www.ruthiniangregoire.com/2015/04/a-day-in-boston.html0noreply@blogger.com (ruthi)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4632978452251665294.post-4597743232641881060Mon, 02 Feb 2015 19:50:00 +00002017-06-10T22:40:38.446-04:00Celebrations and BlessingsEntertainment and Fun StuffHobbies and HabitsMaine EventsReasons and InspirationsReflection and IntrospectionSociety and CultureSuccess and FailureYes, you read that right... I am a horrible fan! I stopped watching the Super Bowl right after the halftime show simply because I don't want to experience the pain I experienced during the first 2 Super Bowls where the Patriots lost to the Giants. Trust me I was devastated and bawling when they lost to Giants 2 times in a row. This time I was quite sure I jinxed the games so I decided to http://www.ruthiniangregoire.com/2015/02/i-am-horrible-fan.html0noreply@blogger.com (ruthi)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4632978452251665294.post-2422080995022999995Fri, 23 Jan 2015 01:17:00 +00002015-02-02T14:51:32.677-05:00Blog/Blogger and BloggingBusiness and EconomyChemical Jacketed ReactorIt is said that these different reactors will be effective on engineering, biological pharmacy and synthesis of new materials. Meanwhile, people may be familiar with some reactors that may include chemical jacketed reactor, high pressure reactor, glass lined reactor, double ®Clayer reactor and unique reactor. For example, the high-pressure reactor is often applied for elevated pressures with http://www.ruthiniangregoire.com/2015/01/the-applications-of-chemical-jacketed.html0noreply@blogger.com (ruthi)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4632978452251665294.post-7833638566783088416Thu, 01 Jan 2015 20:39:00 +00002015-01-03T06:48:01.170-05:00All About Women/MenCelebrations and BlessingsChanges and ReconstructionChanging SeasonsEntertainment and Fun StuffHobbies and HabitsMaine AttractionMaine EventsReflection and IntrospectionYear 2014 was packed with great experiences and happy memories. Too bad I wasn't able to document each important event because I was too busy with a lot of things. Yeah, I know that is an understatement. But would you believe if I tell you that most of the important things I had last year are kept in my heart? Cliche!!! Anyway, here are the highlights of 2014 in no particular order. 1. Races. Ihttp://www.ruthiniangregoire.com/2015/01/how-i-rocked-and-rolled-in-2014.html0noreply@blogger.com (ruthi)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4632978452251665294.post-2938996952794157427Mon, 24 Nov 2014 02:21:00 +00002015-01-02T21:58:29.303-05:00Blog/Blogger and BloggingChanging SeasonsEntertainment and Fun StuffFilipinosFood and CultureFriendship and ConnectionsMaine EventsMy PhilippinesWhen I left My Philippines in 2007, my connection with my Filipino friends and family have been limited in more ways than one. Living in Maine for over 7 years now, I somehow learned how to downsize and that includes my circle of friends. I'm not saying this in a bad way. In fact, I love it. Having just a couple of Filipino friends who I can call and visit anytime I'm having serious http://www.ruthiniangregoire.com/2014/11/filipino-forever.html6noreply@blogger.com (ruthi)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4632978452251665294.post-7734854873335555409Mon, 25 Aug 2014 01:31:00 +00002015-01-02T21:58:53.330-05:00CampingFamily and Married LifeGold Panning/ProspectingHobbies and HabitsHubby and Sweet NothingsLife in MaineMaine EventsMt. Blue State ParkSummer VacationWeld MaineWe just got back from another weekend camping. This I presumed is our last for the season. I will be back to work starting this Tuesday. This means fun is over for me. But then maybe not. I will surely find time to have fun even if summer is over, I promise!  Our luxury accommodation for the weekend. LOL  My Sweetest sleeping in.  I'm all up and waiting for my breakfasthttp://www.ruthiniangregoire.com/2014/08/last-hurrah-for-summer-2014.html0noreply@blogger.com (ruthi)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4632978452251665294.post-8325679467091993762Thu, 21 Aug 2014 17:09:00 +00002014-08-21T13:09:05.084-04:00FlowersMacro PhotographyPhotographyThursday ChallengeYellow is one of my favorite colors. I love taking photos of everything yellow.  I love taking photos of yellow flowers. Flowers are the sweetest things God ever made, and forgot to put a soul into.  ~Henry Beecher, Life Thoughts, 1858 -----------------------------Thursday Challenge----------------------------- For more Thursday Challenge... visit HERE. http://www.ruthiniangregoire.com/2014/08/yellow.html0noreply@blogger.com (ruthi)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4632978452251665294.post-8220753564572728912Sat, 16 Aug 2014 18:10:00 +00002014-08-21T12:41:08.733-04:00Changing SeasonsCoos CanyonEntertainment and Fun StuffFamily and Married LifeGold Panning/ProspectingHobbies and HabitsHubby and Sweet NothingsLife in MaineMaine Events The weather last weekend was really gorgeous so we took advantage of it. We spent it at Byron again. This time B joined us. Though it took a little convincing because B also knows that camping with Daddy means gold panning which means he will be bored all day waiting for him to be done with his thingy in the river. LOL Our accommodation for the night.  The Coos Canyon Wilderness http://www.ruthiniangregoire.com/2014/08/camping-with-fam-bam.html2noreply@blogger.com (ruthi)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4632978452251665294.post-2577431625519607772Fri, 15 Aug 2014 11:38:00 +00002014-08-15T07:38:00.079-04:00Changes and ReconstructionChanging SeasonsConfessionsEntertainment and Fun StuffFood and CultureHobbies and HabitsLeisure and ChoresI'm cheap and lazy! Yeah, I am that horrible!I'm cheap because I don't want to waste food. I don't want to throw out left-over food specially if they are still good and got lots of potential. "Potential" in food for me means recyclable. Well, it doesn't sound yummy, does it? Just read the whole post HERE. Now, I'm hungry again! LOLhttp://www.ruthiniangregoire.com/2014/08/comfort-food-recycled.html0noreply@blogger.com (ruthi)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4632978452251665294.post-3275808561976605734Thu, 14 Aug 2014 07:30:00 +00002014-08-14T03:30:01.771-04:00Celebrations and BlessingsChanges and ReconstructionQuotations/SayingsThursday Challenge "In the world there is nothing more submissive and weak than water.Yet for attacking that which is hard and strong nothing can surpass it." -  Lao Tzu -----------------------------Thursday Challenge----------------------------- For more Thursday Challenge... visit HERE. http://www.ruthiniangregoire.com/2014/08/water.html1noreply@blogger.com (ruthi)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4632978452251665294.post-520886984605926412Wed, 13 Aug 2014 11:30:00 +00002017-08-26T13:08:02.430-04:00Byron MaineCoos CanyonGold Panning/ProspectingLife in MaineMaine AttractionsMust-Do in MaineMust-Eat in Maine MaineMust-See in MaineCoos Canyon in Byron, Maine has been our favorite place for camping since my Sweetest introduced me to camping. Though I didn't really do a "camping" camping during my first year here in Maine, (because for some reason we always ended up in a hotel. I call it - glamping) my first "real" camping experience was fun and memorable. Anyways, after the whole summer of hotel camping or http://www.ruthiniangregoire.com/2014/08/cool-coos-canyon.html1noreply@blogger.com (ruthi)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4632978452251665294.post-1763262321243330742Tue, 12 Aug 2014 22:01:00 +00002014-08-13T07:16:18.233-04:00Birthday PartyCelebrations and BlessingsParty FavorsParty Planning Procrastination is my middle name. This is another post which is long over-due. My step-daughter's 30th Birthday was last January and it's only now that I got the time to blog about it. I didn't do much on the party planning to be honest with you. It was in fact, her dearest and dedicated baby sister who did all the hard work - from organizing to venue reservation to sending invites to http://www.ruthiniangregoire.com/2014/08/30-and-fabulous.html0noreply@blogger.com (ruthi)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4632978452251665294.post-6401120207055440936Mon, 11 Aug 2014 12:42:00 +00002017-08-11T07:14:49.730-04:00Byron MaineCoos CanyonFamily and Married LifeGold Panning/ProspectingHobbies and HabitsHubby and Sweet NothingsLife in MaineMaine EventsThis is a late post. I have lots of stories to tell about my summer but I was busy summer-ing, so bear with me. I will post all of them before summer is over. Promise! I have 2 more weeks left of my summer vacation. In a couple of weeks I will be back to work and fun is over. Well, not really. I will surely have fun working with kids again. But working for 12 hours straight is really tough, so http://www.ruthiniangregoire.com/2014/08/im-having-fun-summer-ing.html1noreply@blogger.com (ruthi)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4632978452251665294.post-2565080616323148663Tue, 08 Jul 2014 21:57:00 +00002014-07-08T17:57:10.903-04:00Celebrations and BlessingsFamily and Married LifeHubby and Sweet NothingsLetter to HubbyLove and RelationshipI don't do Math. I hate that subject when I was a student. But number "7" is very significant to me. My Sweetest and I got married on the 7th of July, 2007. Yesterday was our 7th year anniversary. @Portland Head Light  - 07-07-07 I can't believe that we have been together for 7 years now. Time flies so quickly. And with that, I can say that the 7 years of adjustment and acceptance willhttp://www.ruthiniangregoire.com/2014/07/seven-seven-seven-seven.html1noreply@blogger.com (ruthi)