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Wendy Thomas
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Life lessons learned from raising a flock of children and chickens in northern New England.
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Lesson 1431 Border to Border New Hampshire Walk – Day 1- Cont. (The Frozen Feast)
Pittsburg to Pittsburg Day 1 continued. It was only 4 in the afternoon and even though Griffin was fast asleep it was far too early for me to do so. Read more
Posted on 08 September 2016 ANIMALS & WILDLIFE, HOME, PETS, SELF EXPRESSION -
Lesson 1430 Border to Border New Hampshire Walk – Day 1- Cont. (Angel Becky)
Pittsburg to Pittsburg Day 1 continued. In Pittsburg there is a store called Treats and Treasures. It’s surely one of the finest stores in all of northern New... Read more
Posted on 07 September 2016 ANIMALS & WILDLIFE, HOME, PETS, SELF EXPRESSION -
Lesson 1430 Border to Border New Hampshire Walk – Day 1- Cont. (dried Raw Cow)
Pittsburg to Pittsburg Day 1 – continued. Even though we had some shade coverage from the trees on either side of the road, when the sun shines overhead, it’s... Read more
Posted on 06 September 2016 ANIMALS & WILDLIFE, HOME, PETS, SELF EXPRESSION -
Lesson 1429 Border to Border New Hampshire Walk – Day 1- Cont. (mountains in...
You know when older people talk about how tough their early school days were and they reminisce about walking miles and miles to and from school *uphill* both... Read more
Posted on 31 August 2016 ANIMALS & WILDLIFE -
Lesson 1428 Border to Border New Hampshire Walk – Day 1- Cont.
Pittsburg, part of Coos County and the largest town by area in New Hampshire (and in New England) has a beauty that is breathtaking. Read more
Posted on 30 August 2016 ANIMALS & WILDLIFE, HOME, PETS, SELF EXPRESSION -
Lesson 1427 Border to Border New Hampshire Walk – Day 1
My husband, Marc took this photo on the first morning of our Border to Border New Hampshire walk when he dropped us off at the Canadian border. Read more
Posted on 29 August 2016 ANIMALS & WILDLIFE, HOME, PETS, SELF EXPRESSION -
Lesson 1426 Border to Border New Hampshire Walk – Spoiler Alert
(spoiler alert) We made it. Griffin and I walked the entire length of New Hampshire – from the northern NH/Canadian border to the NH/Massachusetts southern... Read more
Posted on 25 August 2016 ANIMALS & WILDLIFE, HOME, PETS, SELF EXPRESSION -
Border to Border New Hampshire Walk – Because We Can
(Here is some background information on our Border to Border New Hampshire walk) Beginning on August 9th and continuing until August 22nd (14 days) my son,... Read more
Posted on 05 August 2016 ANIMALS & WILDLIFE -
Lesson 1425 – Skunks and Squeals
Charlie, our beloved Black Copper Marans, seems to have injured herself. She’s walking a little funny, she’s listing a little to one side, but the good news is... Read more
Posted on 04 August 2016 ANIMALS & WILDLIFE, HOME, PETS, SELF EXPRESSION -
Lesson 1424 – It’s Second Thought Time
In the I-know-this-isn’t-the-most-important-decision-in-the-world department: The general consensus of the earrings I posted yesterday was that I should wear th... Read more
Posted on 03 August 2016 ANIMALS & WILDLIFE, HOME, PETS, SELF EXPRESSION -
Lesson 1423 – It’s All About New Hampshire
Our Border to Border New Hampshire walk (which starts in ONE WEEK!!!) will be a celebration of all things New Hampshire. During our 220 mile walk Griffin and I... Read more
Posted on 02 August 2016 ANIMALS & WILDLIFE, HOME, PETS, SELF EXPRESSION -
Lesson 1422 – But What About My Muse?
I have always been a stuffed animal kind of gal. When I was younger they lined my bed and even now, I can spot about a half dozen peeking about in my office.... Read more
Posted on 01 August 2016 ANIMALS & WILDLIFE, HOME, PETS, SELF EXPRESSION -
Lesson 1421 – Wait, There’s a “Moose Corridor” in New Hampshire?
If you’ve been reading along, you know that one of my biggest fears about our Border-to-Border New Hampshire walk is not blisters (I think I can do enough... Read more
Posted on 29 July 2016 ANIMALS & WILDLIFE, HOME, PETS, SELF EXPRESSION -
Lesson 1420 – Easy Summer Dinners and Burnt Hands
I’ll own up to it, it was completely my fault. Our summer schedule is, in actuality, not much of a schedule. All 5 kids at home this summer have jobs with 1 on ... Read more
Posted on 28 July 2016 ANIMALS & WILDLIFE, HOME, PETS, SELF EXPRESSION -
Lesson 1419 – Loud Noises and a Frightened Little Pup
This post has nothing to do with chickens, Lyme disease, my upcoming border-to-border New Hampshire walk, or even my kids. It’s all about a small, frightened... Read more
Posted on 27 July 2016 ANIMALS & WILDLIFE, HOME, PETS, SELF EXPRESSION -
Lesson 1418 – Mailing Postcards by Email
A member of our flock; Trevor has been away for most of the summer. He spent a few weeks at Fort Knox doing basic training for the Army and now he’s at Fort... Read more
Posted on 26 July 2016 ANIMALS & WILDLIFE, HOME, PETS, SELF EXPRESSION -
Lesson 1417 – Lions and Tigers and Bells, Oh My
In the words of my kids, I really need to take a “chill pill.”* So what’s got me so worked up? The first two days of our Border to Border New Hampshire walk. Read more
Posted on 25 July 2016 ANIMALS & WILDLIFE, HOME, PETS, SELF EXPRESSION -
Lesson 1416 – The Old Man of the Mountain Endures
People who know me personally, know that I’ve worn a particular necklace for at least the last10 years (who can keep any more accurate time than that when you... Read more
Posted on 22 July 2016 ANIMALS & WILDLIFE, HOME, PETS, SELF EXPRESSION -
Lesson 1415 – Tips for Taking of Your Feet While on a Looooong Walk
Because like a Boy Scout, I want to always be prepared – I’ve been doing a bit of research on foot care when on a looooong walk. Here’s what I’ve come up with. Read more
Posted on 21 July 2016 ANIMALS & WILDLIFE, HOME, PETS, SELF EXPRESSION -
Lesson 1414 – Mom’s Garden
When my mother was in hospice, I would go around the building snapping pictures of flowers from the many arrangements found in rooms and hallways. Read more
Posted on 20 July 2016 ANIMALS & WILDLIFE, HOME, PETS, SELF EXPRESSION