Here is the husband in his natural habitat, reading and relaxing, great chair. Sheraton Portsmouth.

This is my hometown, Norwich CT. Last week, Norwich lost William Stanley, and he loved his hometown of Norwich. He wrote a column in the local papers called, "Once upon a time" and a story from his life and lives of people from Norwich were always the theme.

I had met Mr. Stanley a few times in my life in Norwich, my parents were very active in the politics of Norwich., my family owned a business in Norwich for years, and everyone knew him. I used to love to read his columns when I was away from Home, I have (1) of his books, it brings it back to me.

This past weekend, my sisters mentioned that one of her friends in Avon, CT where my sister has lived for about 20 years, had just met someone Lynne went to grade school with, my mother was in Mystic and the firemen were called to the house, and the firefighter mentioned he knew me from Norwich.

Norwich, is a small town, it may not seem it but everyone either knows you, or knows someone you know. When I moved her to Wolfeboro one of the first person I met was from Preston an knew alot of the boys, I knew from Preston (Preston boys were hot!) and then I met someone else in town, who's family is from Norwich, and I actually dated his younger brother and his sister was a good friend in high school. How small is the world or just how small is my hometown.

I don't go back that often these days, but Norwich will always be in my heart. My heart and wishes go out to William Stanley's, he was a wonderful man.

I will admit being addicted to " Reality TV", I love American Idol, but it was about time Tim Urban left, with his incredible smile, he will go far but he was not the best singer, he has personality so I am not worried about him. I love music but have n0 musical talent, I have lived with a musician for awhile in the 90's and loved him for his talent and passion which of course eventually pettered out with me anyway.. Anyway, I appreciate the talent..

Project Runway... Ok, if I could sew I would try out for this show.. I love fashion but can not even sew a button, truthfully if I could design anything it would be purses.. I love purses more than anything. I want Seth Aaron to win, I love Emilo at the beginning then his ego got in the way. I love Milo but her designs are all the same, executed incredible but all the same. Seth Aaron's have an edge and I love his work..

Mystic, CT one of my favorite places in the World. A place in my heart that will never go away.

I feel in love for the first time really in Mystic... To a "local" boy from the area, yes he broke my heart but would I trade that experience for anything? NO.. Mystic, made let me meet Claudette my best friend, Thomas who changed my life and I miss him everyday..., introduced me to the Flood tide, Inn at Mystic gave me my career really in hotel management... I love this place and it really is mystical.

This is a beautiful sunset at Gunstock this past summer when we went camping.


Yes, I went camping I know it is not something people would think for me, but it was alot of fun. When we lived in Maine we bought a great tent from LL Bean, and other camping equipment from Kittery Trading Post, the only thing for this year is an Air Mattress.

We are going again in May, and most likely will go back to Gunstock in July or somewhere else, the husband enjoys it so much, and surprisingly I have actually enjoyed myself.

I have found some pictures over the past year, we have been really enjoying NH, and go down to Boston alot more than ever, if we actually need a big city time, so easy straight down the highway.

My next post will be pictures over the last year.

I think Peppermint Patty is cool, for what reason I have no idea. One of the higher ups in the company calls me Patty after Peppermint Patty, the reason is my Director of Sales name is Lucy so I guess for him it is funny and easier to remember the Peanuts characters.

It has been raining since Friday, so today we are thinking of going down to Portsmouth and having Chinese and to see a movie, maybe "Clash of the Titans".

The husband caught a fish today! He is so proud, I am happy for him, it seemed for awhile everytime we went fishing everyone else was getting fish and nothing for him.

We are off tonight together so we are going out to dinner, he is soo happy...

I love when he is happy, yesterday he was not happy, I think the weather and work was getting to him. I know he is working at the restaurant for my success, and then his own business is becoming so busy, it is so hard..

Hopefully, by November he can concentrate on his own business. At least he caught a big fish.

Pictures of Tea party rally's in New England.

Ok, I am addicted to American Idol this year, first time since the first season. I really love all the contestants this year, but I am for Crystal and Lee, I believe these two stand out the most.
Aaaron Kelly- how young is he? So cute. Tim Urban mister smiley, this week, got a good review from the judges. He did deserve it this week, I think he would be a great spokesman for Crest, the man has a great smile.

Sad to see Kate and Andrew go, but it was time. This week was fun to see Adam Lambert and his hair, is he playing Elvis on stage? That would be perfect casting.. Siobhan really has a great voice, I just can not connect to her for some reason, can not deny her voice.
Michael Lynch was saved last week, and so glad, he seems like a giant teddy bear who can sing the blues for me anytime.

My friend Sherri posted this picture on her face book, this was definitely winter of 1981, and Celeste and I are dressed up for "Spirit Week" at NFA.

We were having so much fun, it brings back memories, we are not even friends anymore SAD!

High school comes and goes we all go through it, but who really remembers or cares why the friendships end?

I get very nostalgic sometimes, but I thought I would share another picture of my past. Something fun on Tax Day.. Husband is finally doing his taxes, mine were done last week.

Tomorrow, is tax day. What are you planning? My husband and I will be attending (2) Tea Party Demonstrations, 1. In Concord, NH and the other in Manchester, NH.

Below is the email we received. Now, this is my first one, so I am looking forward to seeing what happens. I believe we all have the right to our beliefs without persecution, or name calling.

Dear Tea Partiers;
This is a NH Tea Party Coalition EXTRA eblast being sent to you on April 13, 2010 for some last minute TEA PARTY DETAILS for April 15, 2010.
WE HOPE TO SEE YOU at the TEA PARTY in MANCHESTER NH on APRIL 15 at 5:30 PM in Victory Park which is between Chestnut Street and the Manchester City Library.
On Chestnut Street there is a parking garage and along Concord Street there is a parking lot with certain spaces designated for the general public. Please watch for the time allotment on the meters and at what time of day the metering stops.
WE HAVE CONFIRMED BOTH Michigan's US Congressman Thaddeus McCotter (most recently seen on RedEye) and former US Senator from NH Gordon Humphrey as our KEYNOTE SPEAKERS for the Tea Party in Manchester on April 15th, 2010 at 5:30 PM. Thom Thomson will also speak.
Further, we will have some of the representatives from our supporting groups each speak to you briefly. Below is a list of groups that will have tables/speakers and also the major candidates who will have tables. (All candidates from all parties were invited to have this opportunity) Note: Major candidates will not speak but they or their representatives can meet and talk with you individually at their tables.
***Please stop by the booth with the green canopy and yellow NHTPC banner and pick up a TOS notice. We don't anticipate any crashers, but just in case, good to know what to do. There will be 4 officers on the premises.
You may also download the TOS here: http://www.nhteapartycoalition.org/tea/aboutjoin/tea-party-rules-and-event-tos/ Here are some ideas for signs that address current issues of concern. Often you can use these slogans to start a conversation which will educate others.
STATEAx the Tax (all 70 of the new ones imposed by this NH legislature - take your pick of which!)Low Taxes are the Result of Low SpendingStop the $300 Million Lynch Deficit Affirm States Rights - Keep Feds Out (especially pertains to health mandates which are going to cost states dearly)Second Amendment - It's My RIGHT (NH whittling away at this)Stop the LYNCHING of New Hampshire!
FEDERALHANDS OFF My IRANO VAT Tax (Value Added Tax would tax manufacturers and be passed on to you in costs of goods)NO Cap and Tax (EPA will say CO2 is poison and taxes you on energy consumption - Waxman/Markey Bill HR 2454)Hands Off the People's Internet (Net Neutrality would impose controls)Audit the Fed (Ben Bernanke & Bankers talk about new taxes on us while taking huge bailouts and bonuses and manipulating the interest rates, printing worthless paper money, and causing inflation)Stimulus = Bigger Government (did not create a single private sector job)NO Government Controlled Media (Marc Lloyd wants 'fairness doctrine' - government control over airwaves and reporters to work for government which is almost de facto now)Restore the Republic
GENERALStop Taxing the Middle ClassStop the SpendingVote them ALL Out in 2010Time to Clean House, and Senate Too!Stop Redistributing My Wealth
Here is what we think is a complete list as of this hour:
Representative/Marine Al Baldasaro will lead the Pledge of Allegiance with Gold/Blue Star Moms EMCEE - Grant Bosse from NH Watchdog Keynote Speakers are Congressman Thaddeus McCotter, former US Senator Gordon Humphrey and Thom Thomson, son of former NH Governor Meldrim Thomson who coined the phrases, "Low Taxes are the Result of Low Spending" and "Ax the Tax".
GROUPS who will be there and SPEAKERS (not necessarily in this order and not all groups will speak)Because this is ever-changing, there may be more than this actually coming.
Americans For Prosperity NH - Corey Lewandowski, NH CoordinatorAmerican Majority - Dave TilleCoalition of NH Taxpayers- Ed Naile, ChairCornerstone Policy Research-Action - Kevin Smith, DirectorConcerned Women of America-NH - Elaine Driscoll, ChairGraniteGrok - Skip Murphy, and others on Blogger's RowGranite State Taxpayers - Steve StepanekLibertarian Party of NH - Rich TomassoManchester 912 - Pam Smith, OrganizerNashua 912 - Lorna Andoscia, OrganizerNH Advantage Coalition - Senator George Lovejoy NH Federated Republican Women - Jenn Wrobleski NH Firearms Coalition - Dave WheelerNH Liberty Alliance - Dan Itse, NH State RepresentativeNH Right To Life - Bill SmithRepublican Liberty Caucus NH - Jim Forsythe Rochester 912 - Jerry DeLemusRockingham County 912 - Ron Marchand10th Amendment - Bob Silva
CANDIDATES WHO WILL HAVE A PRESENCE/TABLE
US SENATOR
Ayotte, Kelly - RBinnie, William – R Lamontagne, Ovide - R
US CONGRESS from NH – District 1
Ashooh, Richard - RBestani, Bob - RGuinta, Frank – R US CONGRESS from NH – District 2
Giuda, Robert – R GOVERNOR OF NH
Kimball, Jack – RStephen, John - R
STATE OFFICES
Jim Forsythe - State SenateBrendan Kelly - State Rep

SEE YOU ON THE 15th!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
- The NH Tea Party Organizers

Oh, my look at the hair, and the high waisted jeans, I am guessin this would be around 1986 or '87. I thought I looked great. Way TOO MUCH HAIR..

This was in College, my old boyfriend Todd, in the front sent me all these pictures and I had to upload a few of them, to see how thin I was at one time.

The one with short hair is from Weirs Beach in about 1988 or '89, and now I live up here, was this a sign?

I just thought this was funny, on the New London Day webpage is "peeps" and this one caught my attention.

I am going to my First Tea Party on Thursday, can't wait to see what it is like.

I am so excited, on Thursday, April 15 the husband and I are going to a Tea Party. I want to see what is happening and I have not been to anything, the husband of course has been involved, so I rearranged my schedule to see what is happening.

I am thinking of bringing our video camera to catch what is happening, and then I can see it later, and see if worth it to put on line. I want to take a stand so this is huge for me, my husband is always vocal on his feelings on the health care issue, I want to go into it with and open mind.

It is Easter Sunday, I am sitting at the front desk here at the Inn, to work the 1st shift. I always enjoy working the front desk, for the fact, I get to meet the guests, here the comments and see what we are doing successful or not successful depending. We are having an Easter Brunch, we did make the mistake of not informing our guests there would be "NO" breakfast in the restaurant today, only a continental served in the lobby. We need to inform guests, only (1) Person was upset and we did manage to help him out, that does not excuse our lack of informing our guests.

Easter Brunch is going well, right now it is 136pm, and it reminds me of when I would work a big brunch at the Floodtide restaurant in Mystic, usually I would either hostess, food runner or bus tables, it was a way not be scheduled on a Sunday night. I hate working Sunday nights, it seems the people that have no clue how to act in public, go out on Sunday nights, in the business, we would call it amateur night. In the business, you notice some interesting behavior by people.

Friday night, is more of a "tavern/bar" crowd people after work, singles, people who have decided to not cook, it is less contrived. Saturday night, date night, out with group of friends, definately more planned and more uppidity. I really depends on the type of restuarant and location. In Mystic, where I worked was a high end restaurant, known for tableside presentations, romance, great business dinners, long leisurely dinners. Now, it has changed with the times, I miss it sometimes.

Where we work now, I really have nothing to do with the restaurant, I will help out if need be, due to the husband is the Manager, I prefer not to work with him as my boss, so its best if I stay out of it. He is working tonight, due to we have no children and other people want to spend it with their families, most likely will come back around 7pm and have dinner with him.

Holiday's are tough in the business, it is a hotel/resort so we are open everyday of the year and 24 hours a day, so someone always has to work. So, I dressed up for the holiday and then when i go home it will be "SHORTS" it is 70' and beautiful out, unbelievable the first week of April. This has been such a mild winter and it really feels like spring, YEAH!! The last few years it seemed winter forever, two weeks of spring and right into summer, this year seems more relaxed, and reminds me of renewing and when I was younger.

When you in the hospitality business you are thinking 6 months to a year ahead for business. I am looking now for Holiday Parties, and next years wedding season, so it is sometimes hard to live in the moment, and enjoy the time. Lately, my past has been coming back to me in different ways, and makes me wonder at some of my decisions?

I do wonder if I had made some different decisions where I would be today? Then I worry that I would not have this wonderful life, I have a great husband, we live in such a beautiful spot, and are living well. Nothing extravagant but gives us enough money to have fun, travel and enjoy ourselves. We may never be rich in the money sense, but definately in every other sense we are already "RICH".