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Hitting the Slopes-Sharing the Light
The first weekend in March was one we will never forget. March 1st and 2nd we hosted the first McCarthy Brothers Bond Ski weekend with...
Mar 237 min read
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Everyone Likes New and Shiny Things
McCarthy Brothers Bond Dynamique Bi-Ski We have been patiently waiting for this day to be able to share our news and to show you the gift...
Feb 1110 min read
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Searching For the Light
Wow- November 2, 2024, over 3 months ago was my last post here on the blog. I apologize for the extended absence. The past 3 months were...
Feb 611 min read
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Feeling Hollow on Halloween
It's been a heavy week - much more challenging than I anticipated. Last Saturday Colin and I carved our pumpkin with my sister Cindy, my...
Nov 2, 20245 min read
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New Merchandise and Our First Holiday Logo
With the changing of the seasons we have changed over our merchandise - please visit the merchandise tab to see the products we have...
Oct 30, 20241 min read
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Two for One day
Today I am posting two blog entries- the previous one that is more about me and then this one as a remembrance. Fall is my favorite...
Oct 14, 20243 min read
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The struggle is real
The struggle is real, a phrase I have uttered 100s of times perhaps even thousands. In retrospect I am wondering just what it was I was...
Oct 14, 20245 min read
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Back to School
I didn't know. I did not know that this photo would be the last back to school photo I would take of our two boys. August 30, 2023- Shane...
Sep 2, 20247 min read
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ADRIFT
Adrift - without motive floating aimless no anchor alone loneliness emptiness directionless questioning a meaningful purpose Mike, Colin...
Aug 12, 20249 min read
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Sunday "Family" Dinner
This past Sunday Mike and I went to Westport, CT to attend a Mass in Shane's memory. The 5 pm Mass was held at The Church of the...
Jul 17, 20245 min read
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Part Three: Celebrating An Amazing Young Man
Wednesday June 26, 2024 Colin had me up and out of bed at 5 am- I was not pleased with him until I happened to look out the window and...
Jul 6, 20249 min read
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Part Two: Celebrating the Life of an Amazing Young Man
Monday the 24th I had the pleasure of starting my day by meeting Robin at Cape Cod Coffee. Robin is a Food and Beverage Manager for New...
Jul 2, 20245 min read
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Part One: What a Week- Celebrating the life of an Amazing Young Man
I knew when Colin and I left last Saturday (June 22) that we were in for an emotional week- another ride on our rollercoaster where we...
Jun 30, 20247 min read
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If you can't save time in a bottle, how about dirt and sand in a jar
This week has gone by quickly- we have been busy recovering from the flood in Colin's room. Which luckily did not require any demolition...
Jun 20, 20245 min read
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W x 3 = Wet, Weekend, Week
It has been a wet and wild week for us- nope not due to rain outside but to unwanted water inside. On Sunday a pipe inside Colin's...
Jun 13, 20243 min read
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Too much time on my hands
This first week of June has gone quickly but it has not been an easy one. I am transitioning to my summer schedule at Deerfield Academy...
Jun 7, 20244 min read
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Yet Another Awful Amazing Day
Thursday May 30, 2024- Michael, Colin and I were announced at Greenfield High Schools Awards night to present our first award(s) for the...
Jun 1, 20244 min read
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One More day
I know I said there would be a blog post tonight. However- it has been a long day- today marked 6 months from Shane's passing and we...
May 30, 20241 min read
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Connecting my Scattered Thoughts
My thoughts have been all over the place this week- even more scattered than usual! I was so indecisive about what my post was going to...
May 23, 20244 min read
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A Mother's Bond
From the moment you learn you are going to be a mother- you are forever changed. A piece of your heart now belongs in the hands of that...
May 15, 20243 min read
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