A Maine Lens – Brock C. Littlefield
My Name is Brock C. Littlefield. I am an Air Force veteran and non-traditional student at The University of Maine at Farmington. My Blogs will feature my journey as a Mainer from childhood to present and my experience of life as someone who returned to the Pine Tree State after the service.
Culture Shock
As a young man at the age of 18, I joined the United States Air Force. I would have to leave Maine to fully appreciate all that it had to offer. I never loved the winters in Maine, but I was not ready for the Texas heat or any of the heat down south. There…
A New Season
As the colors of autumn begin to flourish I am reminded how much I love the state of Maine and its seasons. Mainers will begin to see “leaf peepers” in areas that showcase the state’s beauty, while the residents of Maine will break open their safes in search of their favorite shotgun for bird hunting…
Almost the Mile High Club
If you have been following my posts you might recall that Maine has millions of acres. Approximately 600,000 of these acres are designated to “Public Reserved Lands” run by the state. One of Maine’s most notable locations has to be Mount Katahdin also known as the end of the Appalachian Trail. The summit stands 13…
The Big Hunt
The amount of prep work for a Moose hunt is rather important. A Bull Moose can weigh in at over 1000 lbs, and if you don’t bring a winch, a trailer, and a crew you might be setting yourself up for an arduous event. The marksmanship training was complete and now it was time to…
A Maine Lens – By Brock C. Littlefield
As I pursue the nerve wracking endeavor of making my work public, I have decided to write about Maine. My deep love for the state, lineage, and journey away and back after the service, might not be exhilarating for the people who already have experienced the richness that Maine has to offer; however, my experience…