The Fence Post

Please Don’t Hurt My Friend

(Probably) way before you were born, I attended nursing school in Atlanta, Georgia. I had no car, and neither did my friends, so we were dependent on city transportation, i.e., the bus.

A Harrowing Experience

Betty and I went to the city to shop for a friend’s bridal shower. We loaded our arms with kitchen goods: dish drying rack, broom, mop, bucket, and who knows what else! We looked like peddlers. While waiting for the bus to take us back to the dorm, a beggar approached Betty.

“Give me a little kiss,” he said.

Betty gave him an emphatic “No!” and walked away. But the guy was persistent. He probably liked her gorgeous red hair.

“Give me a little kiss,” he repeated.

Betty backed away toward the closest department store. She turned to go into the store, only to find it was closed! The door to this store was at the end of a large recessed area. Betty felt trapped. I saw the panic on her face, so I approached cautiously, half hysterical, half panicked.

Though the sidewalk was still bustling with people, no one stopped to help us. By this time, Betty was screaming at the guy to leave her alone. I must have been helpless. Betty thought I was hopeless.

Thank goodness our bus arrived, we boarded and sat down. Understandably, Betty proceeded to let me have it. She told me that I was following the man, tugging on his shirt sleeve, pleading weakly, “Please don’t hurt my friend.”

Helpless, hopeless, and now wretched! 😢️

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My warmest regards,

Debbie Page

CEO, Louis E. Page Inc – Woman-owned business and Family-owned since 1893. (True! That’s 131 years owned and run by our family.)

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Well, Snap!

Working in a large city hospital in Atlanta, Georgia, was full of surprises. We never knew who or what might come through the door next or what might make us laugh amid serious business.

I

A Hilarious Moment

worked in labor and delivery, and we handled all births, including c-sections. On one particular occasion, Linda and I were in the operating room preparing for an emergency c-section. We were moving at lightning speed; Linda was setting up the instruments, and I was bringing the patient in on the stretcher and caring for her. Linda was rushing around as fast as she could when…

…her snap front top got caught on the handle of the portable oxygen machine. And voila, the snaps pulled apart right before the super handsome anesthesiologist! Linda was quite buxom, and there she was on display for all to see.

We started laughing and couldn’t stop. I’m sure part of it was a release of anxiety about the pending surgery, but laugh we did! The patient joined in laughing, and we all had a grand time. Linda was mortified but couldn’t stop laughing, or preparing the room for the surgery.

The Power of Laughter

It’s fun to have funny things happen in serious situations. Take time to laugh every day! It’s such good medicine.

At the recent workshop I attended, they had a Yoga Laughter session for us to join. Now, that was hilarious. Watching all these strangers laugh and laugh and laugh. Since then, I’ve been practicing laughter by myself and with others. Fake it til you make it. Try it! You’ll be surprised how easy it is to train ourselves to laugh on demand.

Fencing with a Smile

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Fencing is no laughing matter unless two inexperienced people try to install a fence. That can get hilarious fast. If you want to install it yourself, you must have at least one strong person to help with the heavy, tightly wound roll. Then it’s a snap! Otherwise, you might find yourself rolling on the ground in laughter.

All my best,

Debbie Page

CEO, Louis E. Page Inc – Woman-owned business and Family-owned since 1893. (It adds up to over 131 years owned and run by our family. Think about it: Nobody stays around in business that long without really supporting customers so they want to come back!)

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What Comes First? Confidence or Commitment?

Every day involves making decisions. We make decisions based on what our beliefs are. When we look at people, we can say to ourselves, I see decisions. Do they smoke? Do they have great posture? Are they overweight? All of those things are based on their decisions leading up to this moment and in this moment. Looking in the mirror, I see the same things: decisions.

The Power of Commitment

So, what comes first? Confidence or commitment? It’s a valid question. When I decided to get healthy, my commitment came first. As I changed my eating habits and began to lose weight, my confidence grew tremendously.

The same applies to creating the oasis we want in our backyard. Are we confident we can create it? Or do we commit to doing it, and the confidence grows? You decide.

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My warmest regards,

Debbie Page

CEO, Louis E. Page Inc – Woman-owned business and Family-owned since 1893. (True! That’s 131 years owned and run by our family.)

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The Eagle and Child

If you are familiar with the Inklings, you recognize the title. Writing in Oxford, England, in the 1930s, 40s, and beyond, C.S. Lewis, J.R.R. Tolkien, and other authors met regularly to discuss literature and the books they were working on. Lewis is known for the Chronicles of Narnia, and Tolkien for The Lord of the Rings. They met at a pub in St. Giles called the Eagle and Child, which they nicknamed the “Bird and Baby.”

A Spectacular Sighting

What made me think of that? My view of the lake is spectacular, and this week, I have seen the mature Bald eagle with the classic white head and the juvenile eagle with brown heads and mottled bodies and wings. A note of trivia: the juvenile eagle has a wider wingspan than the mature eagle due to its longer feathers. Both creatures are magnificent. And I witnessed both of them several times this week.

Here’s the treat of the week. Yesterday, while I was on the screen porch, the juvenile eagle—the “child”—flew towards me, turned around, skimmed the lake's surface, turned around again, and landed on the roof of the boathouse. Perched at my eye level, he sat there looking at me. Spectacular! Probably “a once-in-a-lifetime” event! What an absolute joy to witness.

Fencing for Protection

It’s lovely that so many of God’s creatures can roam or fly wherever they choose. But humans must protect our property, gardens, crops, orchards, etc., from other creatures. Though they might be beautiful, we don’t want them in certain places.

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All my best regards,

Debbie Page

CEO, Louis E. Page Inc – Woman-owned business and Family-owned since 1893. (So 131 years ago our family ancestor Louis E. founded the company.)

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When Your Wisdom Isn't Spot On

Lake Winnepausakee is home to New England’s oldest feathered resident, the loon. I have enjoyed these lovely diving birds for many decades. They spend their time in the water and are clumsy on land. Their evening calls are hauntingly beautiful, lonely, and mournful. Once you hear them, you never forget their cry.

The Loons' Precarious Nest

This summer, one pair of loons decided to build their nest in a precarious place. They built it on the sandy shore of one of the beaches. Granted, this is not a busy beach as far as people swimming, but it’s a narrow stretch of sand beside a busy road. As soon as the nest was spotted, someone put yellow tape and green plastic netting on three sides to protect it from the traffic and people.

When I drive past, Mrs. Loon is sitting on her cherished nest. I wondered what in the world she was thinking when she chose that spot for her nest. Were all the other spaces taken? Did Mr. Loon make the decision?

Fencing for Wildlife Protection

Fences are a powerful tool in wildlife protection!

At Louis Page, we recognize the pivotal role that fencing can play in safeguarding wildlife and fostering a harmonious coexistence of humans and nature. Whether it’s for shielding vulnerable nests like those of the loons or securing your property, our wide range of fencing materials has been chosen especially to meet these various needs and more.

By selecting our high-quality, durable fencing solutions, you are not just protecting your property, but also making a contribution in a very personal way to the creation of safe spaces for both wildlife and people.

Make a Positive Impact

So… Let us help you make a positive impact on your environment with fencing that offers protection and peace of mind. Call Terry today! Tel: 978-486-3116 (Tap to Call)

All my best,

Debbie Page

CEO, Louis E. Page Inc – Woman-owned business and Family-owned since 1893. (It adds up to over 131 years owned and run by our family. Think about it: Nobody stays around in business that long without really supporting customers so they want to come back!)

P.S. Let’s create safe spaces for wildlife and people together!