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• It’s Going to Be a Fun (sneaky) Year

  

  My friends. A lot has happened since I last wrote in this blog. I’m now a State Representative for New Hampshire – which is keeping me preeety busy. It also... Read more

  Posted on 08 January 2019 ANIMALS & WILDLIFE, HOME, PETS, SELF EXPRESSION

• Long Walk 2018 – T Minus 3 Days

  

  T minus 3 days till the Great Long Walk of 2018 takes place. This year I’ll be walking from the tip of Cape Cod to the Sagamore Bridge at the base of the Cape... Read more

  Posted on 24 September 2018 ANIMALS & WILDLIFE, HOME, PETS, SELF EXPRESSION

• 2018 Big Walk Announcement

  

  This year, I’m trying to juggle a few things (for one I’m on the ballot for State Rep for Merrimack, NH) but I still wanted to get another big walk in. Read more

  Posted on 10 September 2018 ANIMALS & WILDLIFE, HOME, PETS, SELF EXPRESSION

• Lesson 1572- Life Lessons I Want My Kids to Know

  

  More views from the Cape. (and a big announcement in the next post) There is beauty everywhere. Teal Vans on a black and white checked floor. Sublime. Read more

  Posted on 10 September 2018 ANIMALS & WILDLIFE, HOME, PETS, SELF EXPRESSION

• Lesson 1571- Life Lessons I Want My Kids to Know

  

  More views from the Cape. I miss early morning book reading on the porch with a cup of coffee, taking sandy shoes off by the door, and going to the beach at a... Read more

  Posted on 28 August 2018 ANIMALS & WILDLIFE, HOME, PETS, SELF EXPRESSION

• Lesson 1570- Life Lessons I Want My Kids to Know

  

  We just back from a family vacation on Cape Cod. It’s the one week of the year that we all go barefoot, drink cold beers in the afternoon, read books in the... Read more

  Posted on 20 August 2018 ANIMALS & WILDLIFE, HOME, PETS, SELF EXPRESSION

• Lesson 1569- Life Lessons I Want My Kids to Know

  

  This is a love letter of sorts. Years ago, before I was even married, I picked up a buttercup yellow Life is Good nightshirt. I’d always been a tee-shirt sleepe... Read more

  Posted on 25 July 2018 ANIMALS & WILDLIFE, HOME, PETS, SELF EXPRESSION

• Lesson 1568- Life Lessons I Want My Kids to Know

  

  I am a list maker, have always been one. It’s how I get so much accomplished during the day. If I write it down it doesn’t get forgotten and it usually gets... Read more

  Posted on 19 July 2018 ANIMALS & WILDLIFE, HOME, PETS, SELF EXPRESSION

• Lesson 1567- Life Lessons I Want My Kids to Know

  

  My kids are getting older and are starting to ask questions like – how did you know Dad was the one? Well, when Marc and I went on our first official date (he... Read more

  Posted on 06 July 2018 ANIMALS & WILDLIFE, HOME, PETS, SELF EXPRESSION

• Lesson 1566- Life Lessons I Want My Kids to Know

  

  I don’t have much time left on my knee. Each year I can see the degenerative progression. And while I’m managing the pain pretty well, there is no way to stop... Read more

  Posted on 11 June 2018 ANIMALS & WILDLIFE, HOME, PETS, SELF EXPRESSION

• Lesson 1565- Life Lessons I Want My Kids to Know

  

  Me: Oh look it’s The Red Balloon! Son: More like the calling card from that creepy clown in It. Lesson Learned: Your views are based on what you’ve been... Read more

  Posted on 14 May 2018 ANIMALS & WILDLIFE, HOME, PETS, SELF EXPRESSION

• Lesson 1564- Life Lessons I Want My Kids to Know

  

  This past Sunday I participated in a 5K Cinco de Miles road race. I’ve been doing quite a few of these 5K races since I discovered that people could... Read more

  Posted on 07 May 2018 ANIMALS & WILDLIFE, HOME, PETS, SELF EXPRESSION

• Lesson 1563- Life Lessons I Want My Kids to Know

  

  When I was young, an abused Golden Retriever who lived next door to us began spending most of his time at our house. Our previous dog had died and we missed... Read more

  Posted on 20 April 2018 ANIMALS & WILDLIFE, HOME, PETS, SELF EXPRESSION

• Lesson 1562- Life Lessons I Want My Kids to Know

  

  When I was a child I constantly had two very distinct dreams. One was about being able to breath under water. The other was about a majestic flying white horse... Read more

  Posted on 17 April 2018 ANIMALS & WILDLIFE, HOME, PETS, SELF EXPRESSION

• Lesson 1561- Life Lessons I Want My Kids to Know

  

  When I was young (like elementary school young) for whatever reason, one night I decided to make a pronouncement at the family dinner table. “I have decided on... Read more

  Posted on 13 April 2018 ANIMALS & WILDLIFE, HOME, PETS, SELF EXPRESSION

• Lesson 1560- Life Lessons I Want My Kids to Know

  

  One spring break when I was home from college, like most other students I was absolutely exhausted. But I couldn’t “come down” from the frantic-induced anxiety... Read more

  Posted on 10 April 2018 ANIMALS & WILDLIFE, HOME, PETS, SELF EXPRESSION

• Lesson 1559- Life Lessons I Want My Kids to Know

  

  Many years ago, I had a boyfriend who, although nice, I wasn’t sure we were clicking. I second-guessed myself by thinking I just needed to give the... Read more

  Posted on 09 April 2018 ANIMALS & WILDLIFE, HOME, PETS, SELF EXPRESSION

• Lesson 1558- Life Lessons I Want My Kids to Know

  

  When I was in college at the University of Connecticut, I couldn’t believe how many different classes were available. To be a full-time student you had to have... Read more

  Posted on 29 March 2018 ANIMALS & WILDLIFE, HOME, PETS, SELF EXPRESSION

• Lesson 1757- Absolutely No Words

  

  This little one brought me to tears. What have we, as a society, done? Demand change. *** Wendy Thomas writes about the lessons learned while raising children... Read more

  Posted on 27 March 2018 ANIMALS & WILDLIFE, HOME, PETS, SELF EXPRESSION

• Lesson 15756- The Definition of Guffaw

  

  The absolute best thing happened to me yesterday. I had to go up north for a few meetings that took a wee bit longer than I had anticipated. I decided to stop i... Read more

  Posted on 16 March 2018 ANIMALS & WILDLIFE, HOME, PETS, SELF EXPRESSION