Renee Nelson
Peep Power is Positively “Peep-tastic”
Peeps. You either love them or hate them. But they are kind of a vestal “medium” for lots of projects, edible and otherwise. There are many colors and styles of Peeps, but can craft and cook with them, too. Boggles my mind.
No Bomb Found At KVCC – Classes To Resume At 5 P.M. [Updated]
Kennenbec Valley Community College in Fairfield has been evacuated this morning. According to the Kennebec Journal, there was a bomb threat in Carter Hall.
The Power of Thank-You, It Still Means a Lot
Being thankful is never out of style. Yesterday, I was in Al Certified Auto Repair in Augusta. I just happened to be there as Jon Leach, the Executive Director of the Children’s Center in Augusta, stopped in to give ACAR a thank-you for supporting the recent Chili-Chowder Challenge. Then today I found wonderful card in my mailbox.
Gun Violence is Addressed by Stephen King
I love Stephen King. Not so much for his writings (I will address my issues on his books later in this note), but for who he is. He is a man of great personal success and a man who has shown he still has a heart, is grounded, compassionate and gees, kinda reasonable. Today I apply those descriptions of Mr. King on the issue of gun control.
Cony High School in Augusta Going Above + Beyond to Help Students
Good things happening with keeping kiddos in school. The Maine Department of Education released a report recently showed that the four-year graduation rate for Maine schools rose for a third year in a row . The average is now 85.34 %. An increase is good, but there is always more work to be done.
Seize The Deal: Renee’s Happy Fingers + Toes with Mahala’s Day Spa
OH what a day! To ring in spring I ignored the snow and headed to Mahala’s Day Spa on Western Avenue in Manchester. They offer manicures, pedicures, massage therapy, facials, waxing, and NovaLash extensions. (I want lash extensions!) It was fab. I had a shellac manicure and a pedicure. Shop local, save big and treat yourself to Mahala’s Day Spa! You deserve it.
Last Day of Winter 2012-2013: Playing With the Pups in the Park
Last day of winter was a snowy one. What else does one do on a snowy day? Yep, let the dogs “talk” you into going to the Augusta Dog Park. Shadow and I picked up our friend Ripley and off we went. We all had a good time running around chasing each other. Thanks Ripley and Shadow for playing with me! I need my exercise.
Acadia National Park Might Open Late this Year Because of Budget Cuts
The budget issues in Washington D.C. are hitting close to home again. Looks like parts of Acadia National Park will open late this year and they will look at program cutbacks.
Yes, Today IS the First Day of Spring
A Brief Attempt at Flamenco Dancing Confirms Renee Has NO Rhythm
I was at KVCC for a class recently and was talking with a classmate. I discovered she had been a ballet dancer in Boston at one point. (Totally explains her graceful movements) But, she had also danced the flamenco! Then she tried to teach me some very basic moves. That is where it all went wrong, very wrong.