03 – Comic Strips
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Snow Angel (Comic 8)
This comic holds a special place in my heart because it brings back memories of a snowy trip to Oregon with my children. We were pulling a 28-foot travel trailer through the snow—a challenging but exciting adventure. Along the way, we would stop in Walmart parking lots, and the kids would draw massive pictures in…
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Ice fishing 2 of 2 (Comic 7)
About There’s something profound about the balance between introducing children to new experiences and their natural resistance, especially when those activities seem slow or uneventful. It speaks to the universal challenge of cultivating patience and presence in a world that often prioritizes instant gratification. These moments of perceived “boredom” offer a lens into how children…
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Ice fishing 1 of 2 (Comic 6)
About The lakes of Derry, NH, transform into vibrant hubs of activity during the winter season. Unlike my experiences growing up in California, where lakes like Tahoe are renowned but lack that intimate, communal buzz, the lakes here seem to embody a seasonal culture of their own. Whether it’s ice fishing, skating, or snowmobiling, the…
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Christmas morning 2024 (Comic)
About Christmas is a season where magic comes to life, filling homes and hearts with wonder. For children, the thrill of Santa’s visit, marked by half-eaten cookies and reindeer nibbles on the porch, creates a world where the impossible feels real. The evidence left behind—crumbs, an empty glass, and chewed carrot bits—is more than a…
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Night Before Christmas 2024 (Comic)
About Every year, our three children eagerly prepare for Santa’s arrival, their excitement bubbling over like a perfectly warm cup of cocoa. The cookies are set with care, the milk chilled just right, and the stockings wait patiently by the fireplace. With eyes wide and hopeful, they whisper that this year will be different—they’ll stay…
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Perfect Tree (Comic 5)
About Every year, my family makes a special trip to Noel Tree Farms in Litchfield, NH to find our perfect Christmas tree. It’s become a cherished tradition since we moved to New Hampshire three years ago, bringing joy, warmth, and plenty of laughter to the holiday season. Before moving, we lived in California, where “cut-your-own”…
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Polar plunge (Comic 4)
About New Hampshire winters bring with them a world of frozen possibilities, and one of the most fascinating traditions I’ve learned about since moving to Derry is how the community embraces the ice-covered lakes. My daughter’s friend, an avid snowmobiler, often talks about his adventures gliding across frozen lakes—a concept that’s thrilling and a little…
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The Great Maple Swing (Comic 3)
About Just outside our kitchen window stands a magnificent maple tree, its sturdy branches reaching high above and its roots planted firmly in the soil of history. Attached to this tree is a swing—a simple but timeless fixture that has graced the yard for generations. As I sip my coffee in the morning, I often…
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A Friend For Life (Comic 2)
About Seeing the world through my children’s eyes has been one of the most profound experiences of my life. There’s something magical about the way they bring new light to the simplest things—things I once took for granted or thought I had long outgrown. It’s as if the past folds into the present, and those…
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Syrup Shenanigans (Comic 1)
About Mik, the little Derry Bear, owes his whimsical existence to the wooded area in my backyard. Moving from California to New Hampshire, I was unfamiliar with the rich tradition of New Hampshire maple syrup. When my children started attending Pinkerton Academy and I heard about the forestry program, I discovered their incredible sugar shack,…