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• Lesson 1413 – Necessary Packing List for a Long Walk

  

  A few days ago, I posted a list of Unnecessary (but necessary to me) items that I will be bringing on my Border-to-border New Hampshire walk. Read more

  Posted on 19 July 2016 ANIMALS & WILDLIFE, HOME, PETS, SELF EXPRESSION

• Lesson 1412 – There is a Downside to Pokemon Go

  

  I’ve been going on (and on) about Pokemon Go lately, but there’s a reason. Marc and I spent a good portion of the weekend outside. Walking. Read more

  Posted on 18 July 2016 ANIMALS & WILDLIFE, HOME, PETS, SELF EXPRESSION

• Lesson 1411 – These Little Piggies Are Going for a Long Walk

  

  Yesterday I got my first ever pedicure. It was because of a gift certificate from a friend who had heard I had never had one. In. My. Life. “You need to do... Read more

  Posted on 15 July 2016 ANIMALS & WILDLIFE, HOME, PETS, SELF EXPRESSION

• Lesson 1410 – Relax, Pokémon Go is Only the Best Chance We Have for World Peace

  

  Unless you live under a rock, you’ve probably heard about a new online game called Pokémon Go. It’s a game, played on your phone where you hunt for pokémon... Read more

  Posted on 14 July 2016 ANIMALS & WILDLIFE, HOME, PETS, SELF EXPRESSION

• Lesson 1409 – Powerful Messages in Portsmouth, NH

  

  Yesterday Marc and I spent the afternoon in Portsmouth, NH. The weather was perfect for strolling around catching craft brews and Pokemon whenever we found them. Read more

  Posted on 13 July 2016 ANIMALS & WILDLIFE, HOME, PETS, SELF EXPRESSION

• Lesson 1408 – Unnecessary but “necessary” Packing List for a Long Walk

  

  When you plan on walking 200 miles with only what you have on your back, that doesn’t leave a lot of room for extras. I have been talking to advanced hikers... Read more

  Posted on 11 July 2016 ANIMALS & WILDLIFE, HOME, PETS, SELF EXPRESSION

• Lesson 1407 – What Shoes to Wear on a Border-to-Border Walk

  

  When you plan to walk over 200 miles in 14 days, your feet all of the sudden start getting a lot of attention. Last week Griffin and I went to buy a pair of... Read more

  Posted on 08 July 2016 ANIMALS & WILDLIFE, HOME, PETS, SELF EXPRESSION

• Let Me Tell You How Much I Despise Fox “News”

  

  Those of you who follow my blog know that my daughters are the Presidential Selfie Girls. Last summer we took them all over the New Hampshire listening to... Read more

  Posted on 07 July 2016 ANIMALS & WILDLIFE, HOME, PETS, SELF EXPRESSION

• Lesson 1406 – I Shall Call Her Tarzan

  

  The girls have plenty of food and water so it’s not that. This spring’s new chicks seem to be getting along with everyone. I can’t even blame it on the weather... Read more

  Posted on 06 July 2016 ANIMALS & WILDLIFE, HOME, PETS, SELF EXPRESSION

• Lesson 1405 – Touched by an Angel

  

  Although this happens to look very celestial, don’t get too excited – it’s actually the result of burnt toast in the kitchen. But I can always hope, can’t I? Read more

  Posted on 05 July 2016 HOME, SELF EXPRESSION

• Lesson 1404 – Border to Border New Hampshire Walk Announced

  

  Border-to-Border New Hampshire Ta-Dah! This is what our “Border-to-Border” New Hampshire walk will look like. Although Griffin and I are still finalizing the... Read more

  Posted on 30 June 2016 ANIMALS & WILDLIFE, HOME, PETS, SELF EXPRESSION

• Lesson 1403 – More Chicken Shame

  

  Years ago, I took a photo of our house chicken, Charlie, when for the second time she pecked the “H” key (‘ell no!) off of my husband’s laptop key board. Part o... Read more

  Posted on 29 June 2016 ANIMALS & WILDLIFE, HOME, PETS, SELF EXPRESSION

• Lesson 1402 – F*ckin’ Snakes on a Husband

  

  This weekend Marc and I went to Concord for its annual street festival. It’s always a lot of fun. We got to see tons of crafts and taste food from around the... Read more

  Posted on 27 June 2016 ANIMALS & WILDLIFE, HOME, PETS, SELF EXPRESSION

• Lesson 1401 – Can Day

  

  Today is Can Day and we’re all very excited about that. Obviously this statement needs a little bit of a backstory. I am on a 10-day cleanse that had been... Read more

  Posted on 24 June 2016 ANIMALS & WILDLIFE, HOME, PETS, SELF EXPRESSION

• Lesson 1400 – Stake in the Ground – Walking NH Starts on August 9th

  Many of my readers have asked me “what ever happened to the walk of New Hampshire?” Well life happened this spring and I got kind of busy. Read more

  Posted on 23 June 2016 ANIMALS & WILDLIFE, HOME, PETS, SELF EXPRESSION

• Lesson 1399 – Dirty Carrots

  

  This is the first entry in what I hope will be a long and enduring summer series. I bring you – “Dirty Carrots” (What? I see dirt there. Read more

  Posted on 22 June 2016 ANIMALS & WILDLIFE, HOME, PETS, SELF EXPRESSION

• Lesson 1398 – Walking Hand-in-hand

  

  The weather is warm in New Hampshire and the summer schedule has started. The camps and sports programs of my kids’ youth have been replaced with summer jobs... Read more

  Posted on 21 June 2016 ANIMALS & WILDLIFE, HOME, PETS, SELF EXPRESSION

• Lesson 1397 – First Annual Father’s Day Rib-Off

  

  This weekend, of course, was Father’s Day weekend. We spent the first half celebrating with my brother and his wife over their son’s high school graduation (go... Read more

  Posted on 20 June 2016 ANIMALS & WILDLIFE, HOME, PETS, SELF EXPRESSION

• Lesson 1396 – Joe Hill – Good Breeding Or Magical?

  

  I have to say that our Barnes Noble in Nashua absolutely rocks. Last weekend they had an entire festival geared toward teens (where I was fortunate enough to... Read more

  Posted on 17 June 2016 ANIMALS & WILDLIFE, HOME, PETS, SELF EXPRESSION

• Lesson 1395 – This is Why You Should Brush Your Teeth

  

  Another year, another crown,*sigh* only 4 (or 5) left to go. The other day at the dinner table our family was talking about how important it is to brush your... Read more

  Posted on 16 June 2016 ANIMALS & WILDLIFE, HOME, PETS, SELF EXPRESSION