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From Northern New Hampshire to Nashville: Miss Morgan Clark Has Found Her Voice

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Morgan Clark’s voice compels people to listen; within her lyrics and talent live the excitement, hope, and idealism of young musicians following their hearts to Nashville, country music’s capital of the world.  When I hear Morgan sing–whether an original song written for a friend who died sadly too soon or a cover title, I want to cheer… Continue reading From Northern New Hampshire to Nashville: Miss Morgan Clark Has Found Her Voice

Adaptive Adventure · Adaptive Parenting (an adventure itself) · Education · Through the Power of Sport

Universal Design: All for One and One for All

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We play with wheelchairs– for fun.  That’s how we roll here in Alpine Village, especially when a gently used one is dropped off as a donation for Eastern Adaptive Sports.  Some people leave handmedown clothes in bags; we are left handmedown wheelchairs because when people need them, they need them.  They are often challenging, time… Continue reading Universal Design: All for One and One for All

"No Child Left Inside" · Family life · Growing Up New Hampshire · Nature-Based Learning

Wanted: Confidence for a Ninth Grader …or Maybe for All of Them

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Part of the magic of a delayed opening is letting one’s children play outside in the snow for two hours before school.  That is if your children are still young enough to realize that a delayed school opening means a longer night of sleeping.  Sure, the teachers probably cursed me for their soaking wet snow… Continue reading Wanted: Confidence for a Ninth Grader …or Maybe for All of Them

Adaptive Adventure · Local

An Open Letter for People Who Park in HP Spots and are NOT Actually Disabled

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Dear young able-bodied couple parked in the HP spot at Dunkin Donuts, Normally, when I see a car parked in an HP spot, I look first for a handicapped placard or special “handyman” license plate, as my husband Geoff calls them affectionately.  Not seeing one, I sometimes wait for the person to return to his/her… Continue reading An Open Letter for People Who Park in HP Spots and are NOT Actually Disabled

Growing Up New Hampshire · Mom is Doing Her Best · Nature-Based Learning · Through the Power of Sport

Sliding Away in the Steeps

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The one on the far left is the one who almost peed her pants while sliding down Cruiser at warp speed. I almost peed my pants sliding down Loon Mountain on Sunday when I should have been skinning up with two friends.   No injuries were sustained, fortunately, and a very nice older man and lady… Continue reading Sliding Away in the Steeps

"No Child Left Inside" · Growing Up New Hampshire · Local · Nature-Based Learning · Through the Power of Sport

Circle of Life for Lin-Wood Kids at the Kanc (Title Credit to JJ Bujeaud)

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For most local children, the Kanc, a classic, magical rope tow, is where they learn to ski, learn to love to ski, and then, maybe, depending on the kid, learn to race, therein developing an incredible race program from the bottom up.  Kanc Carvers is one of those experiences kids remember forever, first as little… Continue reading Circle of Life for Lin-Wood Kids at the Kanc (Title Credit to JJ Bujeaud)