Touch a what? Touch a Truck! Today was the annual Touch a Truck event and fundraiser at our local YMCA. …
Sharon Couto
Sharon taught high school English/Reading for 30 years, and now celebrates each day writing, running, biking, swimming and enjoying her family. Mom Generation experience? How about 4 children and 10 grandchildren with another on the way (due 2/9/14). Sharon is a marathoner and triathlete and at 61 years old is now competing in races, triathlons and sporting events with her children and grandchildren... her dream come true!
June 6, 2009
A Purple Balloon
I believe in angels. I always have. I believe that when a person or animal passes… the aura or spirit…
June 4, 2009
Rocks in your shoes
I am a rather good listener. I’m as non-judgemental as anyone could be. I try to see the proverbial two…
June 2, 2009
The Perfect Girl
“Hmmm”… I was thinking this morning while standing in line for a coffee at my local Dunkin’ Donuts. There were…
June 1, 2009
Sciatica of the brain…
My husband Barry is the guy who never loses his keys. Never forgets the tickets to Fenway Park or the…
May 30, 2009
If I Were A Boy…
Janie and I have been sharing my iPod for awhile now (since hers bit the dust). At first, I approached…
May 29, 2009
$10.00/hour!!??
Last night, I was talking to a friend of mine who has a 15-year old daughter. This daughter is wonderful,…
Of all the world’s oceans and lakes and rivers and steams – Of all the man-made wave pools and splash…
May 26, 2009
The Watering Can
While Janie and I were talking recently about relationships and companionship and marriage and the magic and triumph of hope…
May 25, 2009
On days like these
Memorial Day. A day to honor the heroes who died in defense of our country. A day of parades and…
May 23, 2009
Happy Birthday, Audrey!
31 years ago today, my world was blessed beyond blessed with the arrival of my little girl. We would call…
May 21, 2009
Jake – A Very Special Day
Jake graduated from pre-K today… and as I watched this little-guy-who-is-now-suddenly-overnight-a-BIG-guy celebrate this wonderful event, I couldn’t help but think…
May 17, 2009
Blueberries for Life
I was reading the wonderful children’s book, Blueberries for Sal, by Robert McCloskey, to my grandsons this morning… and it…
May 15, 2009
Red Hot Pepper
A couple of nights ago, Jane and I made a last minute decision to go out for dinner. It was…
May 12, 2009
“Where ah you, Grandma?”
This morning, Audrey came to my home bright and early to get lots of work done… like 7:00 am early.…
May 11, 2009
A Mother’s Day Lesson
My mom just turned 84. Beginning when I was a very little girl, I remember my mom’s birthday and Mother’s…
May 9, 2009
One pedal at a time…
Not to be confused with petal… I am talking bicycling, not gardening. I did it. This morning, I mailed my…
May 6, 2009
Don’t Eat French Fries for Breakfast
Today, Barry and I had the great pleasure of attending Grandparents’ Day at our granddaughter Taylor’s school. The grandparents were…
May 4, 2009
Going the Distance
Journeys are always quests of discovery… whether discovery of history, culture, something fun and different or bigger than ourselves and…

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Audrey McClelland has been a digital influencer since 2005. She’s a mom of 5 and shares tips on her three favorite things: parenting, fashion and beauty. She’s also a Contemporary Romance Author.











