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  Jay Lucas · [email protected]
April 28, 2023 at 2:14 PM

The Courage to Speak Your Mind

The Sunshine Report Finding Your Voice Karen and Jay share thoughts on the importance of having the courage to speak your mind In today’s increasingly divisive world, there is immense pressure to conform – to stay silent and acquies…
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April 26, 2023 at 8:34 PM

Please Enjoy This Great Article in Support of American Freedom

Veteran Owned Please Enjoy This Great Article in Support of American Freedom In case you missed it, I wanted to share a new article with you about Flags of Valor, a company that I am involved with as an investor and advisor. Flags of Valor is a veteran-owned and opera…
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April 21, 2023 at 1:43 PM

Spring is in the Air!

The Sunshine Report A Spring in Your Step! Karen and Jay celebrate the joyous feeling that ‘spring is in the air!' There’s a certain optimism that comes around this time of year. Spring arrives and suddenly everything comes alive. F…
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April 14, 2023 at 3:00 PM

Trucking Across America

The Sunshine Report Keeping Our Country Moving Karen and Jay pay tribute to all the great truck drivers who do so very much to keep our country on the move. Please click here to enjoy a fun clip from the iconic tune ‘Truckin’ by the…
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April 7, 2023 at 2:52 PM

The Oreo Cookie!

The Sunshine Report The Oreo Cookie! 'Karen and Jay celebrate the many virtues and fascinating history of the Oreo Cookie – a fun topic where we can hopefully all find common ground!' At a time when the world seems divided on so man…
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March 31, 2023 at 4:05 PM

Singin' in the Rain!

The Sunshine Report What a Glorious Feeling… 'Karen and Jay share thoughts on the virtues of finding sunshine even, and especially, when faced with a rainy day.' Click here to enjoy the song: ‘Singin’ in the Rain’ (including the goo…
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March 24, 2023 at 3:07 PM

One Step at a Time!

The Sunshine Report Getting Started ‘Karen and Jay share thoughts on the virtue of approaching life’s challenges - taking ‘one step at a time.’ A journey begins with the first step. And getting started, taking that first step is oft…
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March 17, 2023 at 3:20 PM

The Excitement of Spring Training!

The Sunshine Report The World Begins Anew… ‘Jay shares the excitement of spring training and the arrival the new season – against the backdrop of a snowy New Hampshire day in March’ When it’s spring in New England, and the Red Sox …
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March 10, 2023 at 4:08 PM

The Magic of Listening!

The Sunshine Report The Lost Art of Listening ‘Jay shares thoughts on the ‘power of listening!’ In life, interestingly, you can accomplish a lot just by listening. You can learn and be informed – but even more important, you can bu…
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March 3, 2023 at 2:59 PM

Home is Where the Heart Is!

The Sunshine Report There’s No Place Like Home 'Karen and Jay share thoughts about the importance of making a house a home' Remember Dorothy in the Wizard of Oz? Saying ‘There’s no place like home. There’s no place like home.’ I thi…
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February 24, 2023 at 2:03 PM

Miles to Go before I Sleep!

The Sunshine Report The Woods Are Lovely Dark and Deep... 'Jay shares thoughts on the inspirational strength of the human spirit in persevering, pushing forward and completing the journey!' ‘But I have miles to go before I sleep.’ T…
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February 17, 2023 at 4:44 PM

Honoring Washington, Lincoln and More!

The Sunshine Report Presidents’ Day – Much More than Just a Three-Day Weekend! Karen and Jay share thoughts on the enormous contributions of Presidents Washington and Lincoln as we prepare to celebrate Presidents’ Day! George Washin…
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February 10, 2023 at 4:12 PM

Rivers Bringing Us Together

The Sunshine Report How Rivers Build Communities Jay shares thoughts on how rivers are such a vital part of ‘community’ in the Granite State! The flow of history in many ways is tied to the rivers that flow through our wonderful com…
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February 3, 2023 at 4:28 PM

Your Favorite Teacher

The Sunshine Report Do You Remember the Magic? ‘Karen and Jay share thoughts on the amazing impact teachers have on our development and on our later lives’ Were you fortunate enough to have had a very special teacher when you were g…
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January 27, 2023 at 4:24 PM

Honoring a Local Legend

The Sunshine Report Roy Malool – An Amazing, Positive Spirit! 'Karen and Jay share thoughts on their great friend and community leader, Roy Malool' When we founded the Newport Sunshine Initiative five years ago, Roy Malool was 91 ye…
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January 20, 2023 at 5:06 PM

Work Ethic

The Sunshine Report A Job Well Done! 'Karen and Jay share thoughts on the importance of work ethic and role that it plays in our lives.' There is certain joy we can find in our work when we embrace our job with a sense of pride. We …
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January 13, 2023 at 2:43 PM

Anticipation

The Sunshine Report Excited for the Future! 'Karen and Jay share thoughts on the excitement of anticipation.’ Good things about to happen. That’s ‘anticipation’ in a nutshell. It’s excitement. It’s a feeling of wanting to speed up t…
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January 6, 2023 at 2:03 PM

The Year of Enthusiasm

The Sunshine Report Enthusiasm Makes the Difference 'Karen and Jay share thoughts on the power of enthusiasm and their excitement for this great New Year.’ 2023 is destined to be known as ‘The Year of Enthusiasm.’ There is a certain…
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December 30, 2022 at 3:18 PM

New Beginnings

The Sunshine Report We Begin the World Anew! ‘Karen and Jay share thoughts on ‘New Beginnings’ as we get ready to embark on an exciting New Year!’ New Year… New Opportunities… New Excitement! Time to take things up a notch – take it…
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December 23, 2022 at 5:18 PM

The Magic of Giving

The Sunshine Report The Most Precious Gift Jay and daughter Morgan share thoughts on the ‘Magic of Giving' There is a magic in giving. There’s a certain feeling of joy when you give a gift to a family member – especially a child – o…
  Jay and Karen Lucas · [email protected]
December 22, 2022 at 10:05 PM

Merry Christmas!

Wishing you and your family a joyous Christmas and a happy new year! --Jay, Karen and Family Lincoln – US Navy, Aviator, Pensacola, FL Ryan – Symphony Studios and Production, CEO, NYC Ian – Private Equity, Consumer Brands…
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December 16, 2022 at 5:56 PM

A Good Night’s Sleep

The Sunshine Report The Magic of Sleep ‘Karen and Jay share thoughts on the importance of getting a good night’s sleep.’ A good night’s sleep is terrifically underrated. The health aspects of sleep and rest are monumental. Studies h…
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December 9, 2022 at 3:27 PM

Why the Holidays Matter

The Sunshine Report The Importance of Tradition Karen and Jay share thoughts on the importance of the holidays and why they matter. In times of uncertainty and constant change, we all have a yearning for stability. We seek those …
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December 2, 2022 at 5:58 PM

Choose to Excel

The Sunshine Report We Each Have a Choice Karen and Jay share thoughts on choosing to excel – and in this video even reference the advice of Coach Nick Saban of Alabama on the concept of ‘choosing to excel.’ Here’s a link to Coach Saban’s c…
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November 25, 2022 at 3:20 PM

Best Day of the Year!

The Sunshine Report Enjoy and Relax ‘Karen and Jay celebrate the fun of the ‘Day After Thanksgiving’ – the ‘Best Day of the Year! It’s my favorite day of the year. The ‘Day After Thanksgiving.’ No obligations, no commitments. Fam…
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November 18, 2022 at 6:03 PM

Thanksgiving in America

The Sunshine Report Gratitude 'Jay shares thoughts on the great American holiday – Thanksgiving!' Thanksgiving is a great holiday! It’s about family, it’s about food – and most of all, it is about gratitude. The one time of year …
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November 11, 2022 at 5:07 PM

Why History Matters

The Sunshine Report History is Exciting! ‘Karen and Jay share thoughts on why history matters’ History provides context. But history is more than context. It informs us of our very being, our fabric. Where we came from, who we ar…
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November 4, 2022 at 3:57 PM

Winning the Inning

The Sunshine Report Focus on the Job at Hand ‘Karen and Jay share thoughts on how ‘winning the inning’ can be a powerful approach to success.’ Small victories – one right after another – add up to success over the long run. It’s …
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October 28, 2022 at 5:12 PM

Getting Your Second Wind!

The Sunshine Report When It All Starts to Flow Jay shares thoughts on ‘Getting Your Second Wind.' Have you ever experienced this? Putting one foot in front of the other, time after time – beginning to sense exhaustion coming on? …
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October 21, 2022 at 6:05 PM

Making Progress

The Sunshine Report One Step at a Time Karen and Jay share thoughts on the excitement of ‘Making Progress.' Success has been defined as the ‘progressive realization of a worthy ideal.’ And one of the interesting things about achi…
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October 21, 2022 at 4:59 PM

Making Progress

The Sunshine Report One Step at a Time Karen and Jay share thoughts on the excitement of ‘Making Progress.' Success has been defined as the ‘progressive realization of a worthy ideal.’ And one of the interesting things about achi…
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October 14, 2022 at 3:26 PM

The Thrill of Victory!

The Sunshine Report The Worthy Struggle Jay shares thoughts on the oft used phrase – ‘the thrill of victory’ – and what it really means. The tougher the struggle, the sweeter the victory. It just seems to work that way. When you …
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October 7, 2022 at 6:13 PM

Laugh, Chuckle and Smile!

The Sunshine Report Laughter is the Best Medicine! Karen and Jay share thoughts on why laughter is such a fun, positive and important part of life. Your smile can light up a room. When you laugh, you can send out a positive vibe …
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September 30, 2022 at 4:25 PM

God-Given Rights

The Sunshine Report Endowed by Our Creator - Enshrined in Our Constitution Jay shares thoughts on our ‘inalienable, God-given rights’ while standing in front of the NH State Archives in Concord, location of the NH Constitution. A…
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September 23, 2022 at 4:35 PM

Bedford Falls

The Sunshine Report Our Commitment to Community Karen and Jay celebrate the spirit of community and share thoughts from the Lakeport Opera House immediately following the exciting ‘kick off’ event to the NH Pumpkin Festival in Laconia. …
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September 16, 2022 at 4:10 PM

It’s a Wonderful Life!

The Sunshine Report   The Sunshine Report invites you to a special virtual event to be held this weekend. ‘World Wellness Weekend: Create Your Journey to a Healthier Lifestyle’ Karen’s brand – Immunocologie - invites you a series of free webinars – hosted…
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September 9, 2022 at 4:12 PM

The Road Less Traveled

The Sunshine Report Trust Your Inner Voice Karen and Jay share insights from the ‘Road Less Traveled Robert Frost got it right in his poem, ‘The Road Not Taken,’ – when he said: ‘Two roads diverged in a yellow wood – and I cho…
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September 2, 2022 at 4:36 PM

Mickey Mouse

The Sunshine Report   CHECK OUT LAST WEEK's VIDEO Imagination and Perseverance Karen and Jay share thoughts on Mickey Mouse, Walt Disney and the ‘magic of Disney’ while on location at Disneyland in southern Californ…
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August 26, 2022 at 3:49 PM

Old Friends

The Sunshine Report Relationships of Gold Karen and Jay share thoughts on the unique and special value of ‘Old Friends'. It happens in an instant. When you reconnect with an old friend, all of a sudden, you’re transported back to…
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August 19, 2022 at 4:31 PM

Main Street

The Sunshine Report Why Main Street Matters Karen and Jay celebrate the importance of Main Street in America! There’s nothing quite like walking down the Main Street in a small town or community – doing some shopping. Walking fro…
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August 12, 2022 at 4:13 PM

Pancakes

The Sunshine Report Sweet Memories and Enjoyment Karen and Jay share thoughts on the many wonderful attributes of pancakes. Who doesn’t like pancakes? Warm, tasty – may…
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August 5, 2022 at 4:14 PM

The Quest for Growth

The Sunshine Report The Inner Force Jay shares thoughts on the magical inner force that impels us all towards growth. Growth is exciting. As humans, we are impelled b…
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August 5, 2022 at 3:57 PM

The Quest for Growth

The Sunshine Report The Inner Force Jay shares thoughts on the magical inner force that impels us all towards growth. Growth is exciting. As humans, we are impelled b…
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July 29, 2022 at 3:41 PM

Determination

The Sunshine Report Never Give Up! Karen and Jay share thoughts on the power of determination and the will to ‘never give up.’ When we ‘lock on to a goal’ - something…
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July 22, 2022 at 2:39 PM

Freedom for the Next Generation

The Sunshine Report American Freedom – Vital to Preserve Karen and Jay share thoughts on the importance of passing freedom on to the next generation. As Americans, fr…
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July 15, 2022 at 3:21 PM

Local News

The Sunshine Report Swim With A Mission Event! Join SWAM Saturday, July 16, 2022  at Wellington State Park, on beautiful Newfound Lake, in Bristol, NH https://www.swam.org/swam22-swim-event/ …
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July 8, 2022 at 3:11 PM

Why We Cheer for the Tortoise?

The Sunshine Report Swim With A Mission Event! Join SWAM Saturday, July 16, 2022  at Wellington State Park, on beautiful Newfound Lake, in Bristol, NH https://www.swam.org/swam22-swim-event/ …
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July 8, 2022 at 2:50 PM

Why We Cheer for the Tortoise?

The Sunshine Report Swim With A Mission Event! Join SWAM Saturday, July 16, 2022  at Wellington State Park, on beautiful Newfound Lake, in Bristol, NH https://www.swam.org/swam22-swim-event/ …
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July 1, 2022 at 1:47 PM

Independence Day Edition

The Sunshine Report We Hold These Truths Jay shares thoughts on the true significance of Independence Day. “We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are …
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June 24, 2022 at 4:12 PM

Sunshine Week in New Hampshire

The Sunshine Report The Backbone of America: How the Sunshine Initiative Got Started... Karen and Jay share the excitement of Sunshine Initiative Week from the Millyard Museum in Manches…