South Portland, United States

... opinions and good ideas.   Thought of the Day In England, we have 'TK Maxx'. In America, they have 'TJ Maxx'. Why? For reference I have driven in, or through, 11 states so far. I was tempted to stay in the, 'Mic Mac Motel', the other night. I didn't.

... that is quiet, looking sort of like an old-time Main Street, a hop away from SoPo's minimalls just over the bridge from Portland. There is an assortment of nostalgic black and white photos on the walls of one half of the diner, and on the side we're on ...

... 170 Ocean Street late this Sunday morning. A light snow was falling and it was quiet when we got there. Unlike most downtown Portland diners which have waiting lines out the door at 11:00 on a Sunday morning, Uncle Andy's was mostly full but had several ...

... not horrible, but disappointing, I suppose. Located on Main Street just after the huge railroad switching yard if you're coming from Portland, it is set lengthwise along the road. On entering there is a homey sense, brought on by the simple state of the ...