Kelly Leonard

Microblogger mom reader writer equestrian enthusiast Chappaqua NY Reading: The Sparrow Sisters by Ellen Herrick Watching: The Weather Channel

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Woke up to White Christmas!! 🎄❄️❤️First time in ages! Merry Christmas, all! 🎁 (at Chappaqua, New York)

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Excited to be working with debut author Carla Gambescia on launch of her charming new book, La Dolce Vita University: An Unconventional Guide to Italian Culture From A to Z. #chappaqua Local friends & neighbors, hope to see you this Wed. night 12/6 at @chappaqualibrary event 7PM 📚 (at Chappaqua, New York)

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Miss Spider is still with us. Her web, she refurbishes it each night, is perfection. (at Chappaqua, New York)

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Friday night heaven at home 🐶📚 (at Chappaqua, New York)

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Nothing much to see here, only to hear here - last night's #frogchoir after yesterday's big rainstorms 🎼🐸🎼🐸🎼 (at Chappaqua, New York)

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A cuppa midday #bulletproofcoffee on a rainy Saturday in pretty, new coffee cup from Mom ❤️🌸🌿 (at Chappaqua, New York)

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Today is Independent Bookstore Day 2017 - I am so lucky to have 9 (9!) indy bookstores within a 20 mile radius of my town including my hometown shop and much beloved @scatteredbooks 📚❤️ (at Scattered Books Bookstore)

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John Ehrlich, Ellie Loigman Chappaqua Interfaith Council Honored by Chappaqua Rotary Club

The Chappaqua Rotary gathered in March at its annual Charter Night Celebration at Crabtree’s Kittle House where outstanding community and student leaders were honored and recognized for their contributions in service. Three major awards were presented including the Paul Harris Fellow, named for the founder of the Rotary. This year’s Paul Harris Fellow was awarded …

Always an honor to have work featured in Inside Chappaqua and Inside Armonk magazines. Latest here

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Review: "The Fall of Butterflies"

“The Fall of Butterflies” by Andrea Portes, is a beautifully written novel about culture shock and teenage adjustment. Willa Parker, a social outcast from Iowa, heads east to the prestigious Pembroke boarding school to start a new life.

Cool summer read

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A Time of Grief and Sadness Brings Community Together Again

Article and Photos By Kelly Leonard Chappaqua, NY, July 11–Four weeks after the Town of New Castle community gathered at its gazebo to mourn the loss of 49 souls gunned down in the Orlando Pulse nightclub terrorist attack, the community gathered again in shock from another week of violence in the U.S. This time we …

Honored to have my first article and photos for Inside Chappaqua magazine published

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America the Beautiful... Fun & Food

Until a few weeks ago I'd never been to Connecticut. I couldn't even spell Connecticut. I find this is odd (or at least sad) since I live nearby in New Y...

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Springtime officially sprung on daffodil driveway 🌱🌾🌼 (at Chappaqua, New York)

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It's pretty & pretty slippery out there, people, be careful (at Chappaqua, New York)

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"Take me outside. Now."

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Nothing but blue skies today after blizzard yesterday (at Rockefeller State Park Preserve)

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How to Travel the World While Working a Full-Time Job

Because I work full time, people often wonder how I travel as much as I do while holding down a job that is neither travel-related, nor requires much, if any, traveling. Some assume I am paid to travel, or endorse travel-related products and services. Neither is true.

"How to Travel the World While Working a Full-Time Job" - terrific tips from Wendy E. Simmons, author of My Holiday in North Korea (5/2016, RosettaBooks)