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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 934 – A Roosting Kind of Day
If you’ve been watching the weather across the United States you’ll know that New Hampshire is in the middle of a large two winter storm system. Read more
Posted on 02 January 2014 ANIMALS & WILDLIFE, HOME, PETS, SELF EXPRESSION -
Lesson 933 – Quotable Chicks
Friday’s Quotes for the Chicks Best wishes for a healthy and prosperous New Year from our flock to yours. The holidays continue non-stop, we still have parties... Read more
Posted on 27 December 2013 ANIMALS & WILDLIFE, HOME, PETS, SELF EXPRESSION -
Lesson 932 – Home Again
That tricky elf in a coop has finally gone back into his box (along with our Christmas Chicken) where I assure you he will be kept safe until next year. Read more
Posted on 26 December 2013 ANIMALS & WILDLIFE, HOME, PETS, SELF EXPRESSION -
Lesson 932 – Elf in a Coop – December 25
Elf in a coopMerry Christmas and Happy Holidays from Eeehiyo – the elf in a coop and Carol – our Christmas Chicken.Wishes for a healthy, prosperous, and... Read more
Posted on 25 December 2013 ANIMALS & WILDLIFE, HOME, PETS, SELF EXPRESSION -
Lesson 931 – Elf in a Coop – December 24
Elf in a coopThe chickens were nestled all snug in their coop…No, wait, when you have chickens, there’s really only one word that rhymes with coop and I’m not... Read more
Posted on 24 December 2013 ANIMALS & WILDLIFE, HOME, PETS, SELF EXPRESSION -
Lesson 930 – Elf in a Coop – December 23
Elf in a coopTomie dePaola who lives in New London, New Hampshire, with his Airedale terrier, Brontë, and who works in a renovated 200-year-old barn is... Read more
Posted on 23 December 2013 ANIMALS & WILDLIFE, HOME, PETS, SELF EXPRESSION -
Lesson 929 – Elf in a Coop – December 22
Elf in a coopWhat on earth is Eeehiyo and Carol doing? Why they are hanging out with four calling birds. It’s all the rage this time of year. Read more
Posted on 22 December 2013 ANIMALS & WILDLIFE, HOME, PETS, SELF EXPRESSION -
Lesson 928 – Elf in a Coop – December 21
Elf in a coopEeehiyo and Carol are ready to deliver the girls’ Christmas letter to the North Pole. What are they asking for from Santa this year? Read more
Posted on 22 December 2013 ANIMALS & WILDLIFE, HOME, PETS, SELF EXPRESSION -
Lesson 927 – Elf in a Coop – December 20
Elf in a coopWhen an Elf in a Coop and his Christmas chicken, Carol, live in New Hampshire, he knows that one decorates for the holidays as any Granite Stater... Read more
Posted on 20 December 2013 ANIMALS & WILDLIFE, HOME, PETS, SELF EXPRESSION -
Lesson 926 – Lyme Disease – Status Week 14
Note: for those who may be new to this blog due to the Elf in a Coop series – on Thursdays I give on update on my and 5 of my kids status as we all cope with... Read more
Posted on 20 December 2013 ANIMALS & WILDLIFE, HOME, PETS, SELF EXPRESSION -
Lesson 925 – Elf in a Coop – December 19
Elf in a coopEeehiyo the Elf in a Coop and Carol our Christmas chicken want to be sure to remind Santa that our girls have been very good chickens this year. Read more
Posted on 19 December 2013 ANIMALS & WILDLIFE, HOME, PETS, SELF EXPRESSION -
Lesson 924 – Elf in a Coop – December 18
Elf in a coopIn anticipation of the big day, today Eeehiyo and Carol our Christmas chicken decided to hang out with our 3 French hens. Read more
Posted on 18 December 2013 ANIMALS & WILDLIFE, HOME, PETS, SELF EXPRESSION -
Lesson 923 – Elf in a Coop – December 17
Elf in a coopYou knew it was going to happen at some point. Eeehiyo and Carol have snuggled up to Fatti-Madi, the chicken who (I kid you not) has met the Vice... Read more
Posted on 17 December 2013 ANIMALS & WILDLIFE, HOME, PETS, SELF EXPRESSION -
Lesson 922 – Elf in a Coop – December 16
Elf in a coopHey, these little guys were born and raised in New Hampshire, a little bit of snow at the coop is no problem for an elf and a Christmas chicken. Read more
Posted on 16 December 2013 ANIMALS & WILDLIFE, HOME, PETS, SELF EXPRESSION -
Lesson 921 – Elf in a Coop – December 15
Elf in a coopSanta has his reindeer, Eeehiyo and Carol have their chicken to get from one place to another.*** Wendy Thomas writes about the lessons learned... Read more
Posted on 16 December 2013 ANIMALS & WILDLIFE, HOME, PETS, SELF EXPRESSION -
Lesson 920 – Elf in a Coop – December 14
Elf in a coopAn Elf in a Coop with his Christmas chicken in a pear tree. There has to be a song in this somewhere.*** Wendy Thomas writes about the lessons... Read more
Posted on 16 December 2013 ANIMALS & WILDLIFE, HOME, PETS, SELF EXPRESSION -
Lesson 919 – Lyme Disease Thursday – Status Week 13
Note: for those who may be new to this blog due to the Elf in a Coop series – on Thursdays I give on update on my and 5 of my kids status as we all cope with... Read more
Posted on 13 December 2013 ANIMALS & WILDLIFE, HOME, PETS, SELF EXPRESSION -
Lesson 918 – Elf in a Coop – December 13
Elf in a coopThis morning, Eeehiyo and Carol left a kale and cracker treat for our still recuperating (but going to be moved out soon) bantam chicken- Storm –... Read more
Posted on 13 December 2013 ANIMALS & WILDLIFE, HOME, PETS, SELF EXPRESSION -
Lesson 917 – Elf in a Coop – December 12
Elf in a coopAfter yesterday’s misadventure with my mother’s antique glass ornaments, Eeehiyo and Carol our Christmas Chicken though it would be a better idea t... Read more
Posted on 12 December 2013 ANIMALS & WILDLIFE, HOME, PETS, SELF EXPRESSION -
Lesson 916 – Elf in a Coop – December 11
Elf in a coopEeehiyo (with his new feather in his cap) and Carol our Christmas Chicken thought it would be a good idea to decorate the hen house with my mother’... Read more
Posted on 11 December 2013 ANIMALS & WILDLIFE, HOME, PETS, SELF EXPRESSION