Wendythomas

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Wendy Thomas
http://simplethrift.wordpress.com/
Life lessons learned from raising a flock of children and chickens in northern New England.
LATEST ARTICLES ( 1233 )
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Mom’s Book-Club 1/59 Christmas Letters
Mom’s Book-club This weekend, I found my Mom’s book-club notebook where she took notes on 59 books before she passed. I’m going to read and in some cases... Read more
Posted on 14 November 2023 ANIMALS & WILDLIFE, HOME, PETS, SELF EXPRESSION -
Acknowledging Cancer Milestones
I’m never going to ring the Cancer bell located in treatment wards. Not only because I have not received chemo or radiation therapy, but because I don’t... Read more
Posted on 03 August 2023 ANIMALS & WILDLIFE, HOME, PETS, SELF EXPRESSION -
The Importance of Having Someone in Your Corner
Not everything was/is horrible in my cancer journey. I have worked very closely with my primary physician. He has guided me through chronic Lyme disease and the... Read more
Posted on 02 August 2023 ANIMALS & WILDLIFE, HOME, PETS, SELF EXPRESSION -
Bad Girl, Bad Girl.
I made earlier reference to the culture of misogyny in breast cancer. This is one of the things that really surprised me, after all, you’d think that a field... Read more
Posted on 31 July 2023 ANIMALS & WILDLIFE, HOME, PETS, SELF EXPRESSION -
But You Have Hair
Disclaimer – this is my own personal journey. I am in no way advocating or suggesting that people follow the path I am taking, instead reach into your heart... Read more
Posted on 27 July 2023 ANIMALS & WILDLIFE, HOME, PETS, SELF EXPRESSION -
Long Covid and Gut Issues
I first got sick in November 2020 – on Thanksgiving day in fact. It felt like I had the flu and my God, the nausea. I couldn’t help with the day’s meal... Read more
Posted on 26 July 2023 ANIMALS & WILDLIFE, HOME, PETS, SELF EXPRESSION -
General Timeline of Last 4 Years
There is no way I can write about all of this in any kind of chronological order. Things came at lightning speed leaving me in perpetual survival mode. Read more
Posted on 25 July 2023 ANIMALS & WILDLIFE, HOME, PETS, SELF EXPRESSION -
Lessons Learned from Adversity
When I first started this blog, my goal was to talk about ways to save money during the rough years that surrounded 2009. As a mom of six, I was good, very... Read more
Posted on 24 July 2023 ANIMALS & WILDLIFE, HOME, PETS, SELF EXPRESSION -
How My Six Kids Prepared Me for COVID
Having six kids in an exercise in perpetual organization. One of the tricks I have that allows me to get so much done (kids, work, volunteer activity, writing)... Read more
Posted on 26 May 2021 ANIMALS & WILDLIFE, HOME, PETS, SELF EXPRESSION -
Mental Health During Covid and Crisis
We are living through some crazy times right now. COVID is rampaging through our country unchecked and rioters are trying to take over our government. Read more
Posted on 13 January 2021 ANIMALS & WILDLIFE, HOME, PETS, SELF EXPRESSION -
When It’s My Family’s Turn To Get The COVID Vaccination
Financial Times My daughter – an LNA and who works in a hospital got her second COVID vaccination shot today. With my blessings. She has seen first-hand the... Read more
Posted on 12 January 2021 ANIMALS & WILDLIFE, HOME, PETS, SELF EXPRESSION -
True Priorities
This past year has certainly made us reconsider our priorities. It has shown that many of us have far too much and that we don’t need as much as we think we do. Read more
Posted on 29 December 2020 ANIMALS & WILDLIFE, HOME, PETS, SELF EXPRESSION -
COVID Secret Santa
Each year at Christmas, we hold a Secret Santa event within the family. Names are drawn at Thanksgiving and then you have until Christmas to get your gift. The... Read more
Posted on 28 December 2020 ANIMALS & WILDLIFE, HOME, PETS, SELF EXPRESSION -
Hello New Little Friend
The day got away from me, so I’ll put up this quick post. A lot has happened in the last year in our household. Our darling Maltese – Pippin succumbed to a... Read more
Posted on 23 December 2020 ANIMALS & WILDLIFE, HOME, PETS, SELF EXPRESSION -
Male Drama During the Holidays
A very proud part of my family’s history is that we are descended from the Burr family on my mother’s side. Yes, *that* Burr family and yes, sigh, we all know... Read more
Posted on 22 December 2020 ANIMALS & WILDLIFE, HOME, PETS, SELF EXPRESSION -
Little Bits of Normalcy
This will be a Christmas like no other, not just for our family, but for many families around the world. A global pandemic really puts its own twist on the... Read more
Posted on 21 December 2020 ANIMALS & WILDLIFE, HOME, PETS, SELF EXPRESSION -
It is What It is
Whew, it’s been a long time since my last post. Last Christmas my husband, Marc had just come home from his open-heart surgery where he received 4 bypasses. Read more
Posted on 19 December 2020 ANIMALS & WILDLIFE, HOME, PETS, SELF EXPRESSION -
Christmas Magic
Come on Christmas magic, let’s see what you’ve got. 7 am showtime. #LivingWithSanta #SantaLife #SantaClaus http://SantaMarkNH.com #HeartAttack... Read more
Posted on 13 December 2019 ANIMALS & WILDLIFE, HOME, PETS, SELF EXPRESSION -
Santa’s Salad
Salad is the new Christmas cookies. Think not? Just try me. #LivingWithSanta #SantaLife #SantaClaus SantaMarkNH.com #HeartAttack #PrayersForSanta Sant... Read more
Posted on 12 December 2019 ANIMALS & WILDLIFE, HOME, PETS, SELF EXPRESSION -
Santa’s List
When you’ve decided to ask for something else for Christmas. #LivingWithSanta #SantaLife #SantaClaus SantaMarkNH.com #HeartAttack... Read more
Posted on 11 December 2019 ANIMALS & WILDLIFE, HOME, PETS, SELF EXPRESSION