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GREEN-IS IT RED ???? DOES IT MATTER ???

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Long before I moved to this place I call home.... Concord, New Hampshire...I summered at my Grandmothers' cottage in Deerfield. I was but one of 22 cousins fortunate enough to live this true NH Experience.

My memories of that time are some of the most tactile of my past. The smells, sounds, feelings of wonderment and excitement still influence my senses.

There were the expected activities: swimming, playing with cousins, boating, fishing-but my passion was of all things....Salamanders!

heart I spent endless hours learning their favorite places, seeking them out, marveling at their color, gait and gentleness. I looked forward to rainy days for then I could find them in abundance in their secret places. In those formative years my knowledge of those wondrous creatures and where to find them raised me a notch above the other 21. My cousin Peggy, a now semi- famous sculptress and potter, in an exhibit titled "She Showed Us Where To Find Them", has immortalized my status to this day.

What does the Red Spotted (Newt) Salamander have to do with Green? Everything!!

These tiny creatures have over 380 species and lived 150 Million Years ago. They are so special to New Hampshire they achieved the status of State Amphibian in 1985. Salamanders are of the family of Amphibians and along with others, such as frogs, depend on the environment to regulate their body temperature and their health. Unfortunately their delicate porous skin is being affected by today's Pollution and increased levels of Ultra Violet Light-the results of the thinning Ozone.

And that is why Green does matter. It matters because my State and I'm sure many of your States are slowly losing wondrous creatures. Sadly, our children and our children's children may never experience the simple pleasures of small discoveries that could leave an impression for a lifetime!

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Posted by Joan Mirantz- Concord New Hampshire Realtor on 03/11/2007 05:38 PM

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19 Comments on GREEN-IS IT RED ???? DOES IT MATTER ???

Hi Joan:

A beautiful post, I know where you are coming from. My children used to catch squid when they came ashore here in Newfoundland, they had so much fun. I'm feeling the loss of innocence as I'm sure you are.

03/11/2007 06:16 PM

by Denise Brophy ABR ePRO CERC (Re/Max Realty Specialists )

Ribbet! Nice blog. You should tag is with 'green awarness' so that it is entered into the contest.

03/11/2007 08:41 PM

by Dena Stevens ~ Ecobroker ~So. Colorado Realtor (Colorado Western Real Estate)

Denise: Thank you for the kind words. It never ceases to amaze me how some feelings from long ago still feel like yesterday!

Dena-Thanks for the heads up...the change has been made!

03/11/2007 09:17 PM

by Joan Mirantz- Concord New Hampshire Realtor (Keeler Family Realtors)

Joan -- You are on your way to becoming an eco blogging queen. Be sure and tag this for the green contest! I love the frog! Is that a picture of you???

03/11/2007 10:37 PM

by Joan Whitebook, ABR, e-Pro, CEBA (Buyer's Option Realty Services)

Joan-

Yes, That is me many,many (ad infinitum) years ago!

03/11/2007 11:48 PM

by Joan Mirantz- Concord New Hampshire Realtor (Keeler Family Realtors)

Joan, New Hampshire has so many precious slimy creatures! The sound of peepers in the summer night air fill my memories with sweetness. NH--GO GREEN!!

Sue Argue, Hampton, NH

03/12/2007 08:34 AM

by Sue Argue - NH Home Stager (Staged First Impressions)

Thanks Sue..

But then again "That's the NH Way" LOL!!

03/12/2007 09:27 PM

by Joan Mirantz- Concord New Hampshire Realtor (Keeler Family Realtors)

Very well done Joan You are awesome. I love the green discussion too. I'd love to see NH someday. It sounds beautiful. You are so lucky to work and live there. Great blog

NancyRose

03/13/2007 11:27 PM

by NancyRose

Thank you much Nancy....and thanks for dropping in! Don't be a stranger!!

03/14/2007 03:26 PM

by Joan Mirantz- Concord New Hampshire Realtor (Keeler Family Realtors)

Joan, your heart was in the blog and loved reading about your memories...hope that another little girl someday will be able to enjoy the salamander, too.

03/14/2007 07:18 PM

by Sacramento Real Estate and Luxury Homes, Assoc. Real Estate Broker,Gena Riede (Remax Gold, Assoc Broker)

Thanks for the comment Gena...I didn't go into the part about the frogs and fish....figured it was a bit much!LOL

03/14/2007 07:52 PM

by Joan Mirantz- Concord New Hampshire Realtor (Keeler Family Realtors)

Joan, I loved reading about Concord and your wonderful memories. It made me want to travel cross country to visit NH even more than I already did.

I look forward to reading more of your blogs.

I wish you the best of everything,

Bobbi

03/14/2007 10:00 PM

by Bobbi Jensen

Thanks Bobbi!

Are you paacked yet??

03/14/2007 10:33 PM

by Joan Mirantz- Concord New Hampshire Realtor (Keeler Family Realtors)

Congratulations...

YOU won a GREEN STAR in the Green is Red Hot Contest!

03/17/2007 08:06 AM

by Asheville's GREEN Land & Homes ECO-Steward Realty

Thank You!!

03/17/2007 09:51 PM

by Joan Mirantz- Concord New Hampshire Realtor (Keeler Family Realtors)

Hi Joan, I am reading your post, trying to get all greened up for the day and I love your little frog. What I want to know is why there isn't a shortage of flies? I would really like to make that one happen intentionally! =0

03/20/2007 08:44 AM

by Sheron Cardin - how2homestage.com RESA (California Moods Inc)

I hear you...and we are getting into that time of year!

Flies and Roaches...here forever...who knew! LOL

03/20/2007 01:16 PM

by Joan Mirantz- Concord New Hampshire Realtor (Keeler Family Realtors)

Hi Joan, I love the new section on the "family"! I feel the same way about our group! Take care and huggs to you and your DH!

04/03/2007 10:00 AM

by Victoria

Thanks woman!! Good to see you. Wherever it may be!!

04/03/2007 08:23 PM

by Joan Mirantz- Concord New Hampshire Realtor (Keeler Family Realtors)

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