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  Jay Lucas · [email protected]
January 26, 2024 at 6:06 PM

Civics and Civility

The Sunshine Report Proud to Live in New Hampshire Karen and Jay share thoughts on the importance of civics and civility in our political process and the critical role of the New Hampshire presidential primary. The First in the Nati…
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January 19, 2024 at 4:16 PM

What I Learned in the First Grade

The Sunshine Report The Magic of Learning – the Power of First Grade Karen and Jay share insights on their own first grade experiences and the positive role their first grade teachers have played in their lives. Do you remember thos…
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January 12, 2024 at 5:08 PM

Being Your Very Best!

The Sunshine Report Striving for Personal Excellence: Being the Best You Can Possibly Be! ‘Karen and Jay share thoughts on the importance of ‘being your very best!’ It starts with commitment.  And it’s not easy. But in the journey o…
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January 5, 2024 at 4:55 PM

When You Least Expect It

The Sunshine Report Be on the Lookout – for Something Good! Karen and Jay highlight the importance of being open to opportunity and always on the lookout to take advantage of the moment – especially when you least expect it. Here’s …
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December 29, 2023 at 5:20 PM

The Start of Something Big!

The Sunshine Report 2024….This Could Be…. Karen and Jay share the belief that 2024 has the potential to be the start of something big, something important, something great – especially if we approach the new year with positive energy and a bel…
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December 22, 2023 at 4:08 PM

From Our Family to Yours...

The Sunshine Report Wishing You a Merry Christmas and a Happy Holiday Season! Karen and Jay share the spirit of Christmas and the importance of family during this special season of the year! Christmas is a celebration of joy, tradit…
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December 15, 2023 at 6:33 PM

Getting into Flow!

The Sunshine Report That Magical Feeling... Karen and Jay share thoughts on the wonderful experience of finding yourself in ‘flow.’ There are those times when everything starts to flow.  You’re living in the moment.  Complete concen…
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December 15, 2023 at 2:57 PM

Getting into Flow!

The Sunshine Report That Magical Feeling... Karen and Jay share thoughts on the wonderful experience of finding yourself in ‘flow.’ There are those times when everything starts to flow.  You’re living in the moment.  Complete concen…
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December 8, 2023 at 4:52 PM

Confidence!

The Sunshine Report Advance Confidently to Your Success! Karen and Jay describe the vital role that confidence plays in achieving success! Confidence is key.  If you want to succeed you need to have unquestionable confidence in your…
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December 6, 2023 at 4:02 PM

Insights on Money - How to Avoid the Traps of Wall Street!

Special Offer for You   Friends, As some of you may know, my brother Sky, has had a long and interesting career on Wall Street. In the process, he has come upon some very interesting – and often quite humorous – observations on the odd – and often incorrect ways that hu…
  Jay Lucas · [email protected]
December 1, 2023 at 5:08 PM

Embrace the Winter!

The Sunshine Report You Have a Choice Karen and Jay share their enthusiasm for the winter and urge us to embrace the coming season with vigor and excitement. You can feel it in the air. Winter is knocking on the door. And we each ha…
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November 29, 2023 at 4:47 PM

Discover the Heart of America with Flags of Valor

Special Offer for You   Dear Friends,   In the spirit of unity and gratitude, I'm excited to introduce you to an exceptional organization that embodies our American values: Flags of Valor.  Their mission: Honoring Our Veterans and Passing Freedom on to the Next Generati…
  Jay Lucas · [email protected]
November 24, 2023 at 5:59 PM

It Starts with the Family

The Sunshine Report The Critical Building Block Karen and Jay take a moment to share thoughts on the importance of the family as the critical building block in our society. As we celebrate this long Thanksgiving weekend – enjoying t…
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November 17, 2023 at 5:30 PM

Thanksgiving – Special Traditions

The Sunshine Report Favorite Family Holiday! Karen and Jay express their enthusiasm for Thanksgiving and the special traditions of this wonderful family holiday! There’s a lot to like about Thanksgiving! That’s why it just might be …
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November 10, 2023 at 8:43 PM

Honoring Our Veterans

The Sunshine Report Passing Freedom on to the Next Generation! Karen and Jay share their respect and gratitude in thanking our veterans for their wonderful service to our country and the critical importance of passing freedom on to this next g…
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November 10, 2023 at 4:46 PM

Honoring Our Veterans

The Sunshine Report Passing Freedom on to the Next Generation! Karen and Jay share their respect and gratitude in thanking our veterans for their wonderful service to our country and the critical importance of passing freedom on to this next g…
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November 3, 2023 at 3:29 PM

Volunteers – Making a Difference – Changing Lives!

The Sunshine Report It’s Just Plain ‘Good!’ ‘Karen and Jay describe the many positive benefits of volunteering and show their enthusiasm for getting involved!' “Helping others.” Typically, when we think about volunteering, we immedi…
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October 27, 2023 at 4:38 PM

The Spirit of Teddy Roosevelt

The Sunshine Report Dare Greatly! Karen and Jay celebrate the positive energy and wonderful spirit of Teddy Roosevelt! Vigor. Enthusiasm. Bold adventure. Boundless energy. An infectious spirit. These are the attributes that define o…
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October 20, 2023 at 3:39 PM

Food Trucks and County Fairs!

The Sunshine Report The Real America... Karen and Jay share thoughts on the power of belief – and how in the end, yes, it all can work out.’ With guest appearance, near the end, by friend, Rhonda Burns, and special thanks to Jim Morrison for h…
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October 13, 2023 at 4:37 PM

Sometimes It Just Works Out

The Sunshine Report As We Cheerfully Navigate Through Uncertainty Karen and Jay share thoughts on the power of belief – and how in the end, yes, it all can work out.’ With guest appearance, near the end, by friend, Rhonda Burns, and special th…
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October 6, 2023 at 3:34 PM

It’s Not the Size of the Dog in the Fight...

The Sunshine Report It’s the Size of the Fight in the Dog! ‘Elliot Perry, 12 years old, and Jay share thoughts on determination and overcoming the odds – especially highlighting Elliot’s amazing journey and inspiring achievements – as well as …
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September 29, 2023 at 3:57 PM

Being a Good Neighbor

The Sunshine Report Being Kind, Being Thoughtful, Taking Action! ‘Karen and Jay share thoughts on what it means to be a good neighbor and how even small acts of kindness can have a hugely positive impact on the lives of others.’ Eve…
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September 22, 2023 at 1:19 PM

When Two Minds Come Together

The Sunshine Report Getting on the Same Wavelength ‘Karen and Jay share thoughts on the magic of two minds coming together in positive spirit!’ When two people get together, sometimes there’s a synergy that magically just seems to …
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September 15, 2023 at 3:56 PM

What Do You Suggest?

The Sunshine Report Breaking Through to Real Communication ‘Karen and Jay share thoughts on the importance of grit and determination in ‘making a way,’ especially in moments where it is difficult to find a successful path forward.’ Special vid…
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September 8, 2023 at 3:31 PM

Find a Way or Make One!

The Sunshine Report It Takes Grit to Succeed ‘Karen and Jay share thoughts on the importance of grit and determination in ‘making a way,’ especially in moments where it is difficult to find a successful path forward.’ Special video credits to …
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September 1, 2023 at 4:24 PM

Winning Starts with Beginning

The Sunshine Report The Courage to Begin! ‘Karen and Jay celebrate the spirit of turning adversity into opportunity!’ The journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step. Or put simply in another context, the initiative of goi…
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August 25, 2023 at 4:27 PM

When Life Gives You Lemons...

The Sunshine Report Making Lemonade! ‘Karen and Jay celebrate the spirit of turning adversity into opportunity!’ It’s a well-known refrain… ‘When life gives you lemons, turn them into lemonade!’ Easy and fun to say. Not so easy to d…
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August 23, 2023 at 7:26 PM

Summer Webinar Series: Flags of Valor

Bringing the Sunshine Initiative to Your Screen Jay Lucas’ Sunshine Initiative Releases Next Video in Web Series Our founder, Jay Lucas, has a heart for veterans and the American flag. Last Year, he acquired Flags of Valor, a veteran-run company just outside of our Nat…
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August 18, 2023 at 2:32 PM

Dog Days of Summer

The Sunshine Report Enjoying This Great Time of Year! 'Karen and Jay share thoughts on the ‘dog days of summer’ and the special role dogs play in our lives.' Here we are in August as the ‘dog days of summer’ are beginning to wind do…
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August 16, 2023 at 4:06 PM

Summer Webinar Series: David Walker and the Rochester Riverwalk

Bringing the Sunshine Initiative to Your Screen Jay Lucas’ Sunshine Initiative Releases Next Video in Web Series We are pleased to continue to release segments from our successful Sunshine Initiative Week series! The Sunshine Initiative is part of an exciting effort u…
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August 11, 2023 at 5:46 PM

Climbing the Next Mountain

The Sunshine Report As One Chapter Ends… ‘Karen and Jay share thoughts on the importance of finding your inner strength’ Have you ever had a goal – that you really cared about? Where you worked and worked – giving all your effort. A…
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August 11, 2023 at 3:23 PM

Climbing the Next Mountain

The Sunshine Report As One Chapter Ends… ‘Karen and Jay share thoughts on the importance of finding your inner strength’ Have you ever had a difficult moment? When all the forces around you seemed arrayed against your every move? An…
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August 9, 2023 at 6:16 PM

Summer Webinar Series: Video of David Rogers

Bringing the Sunshine Initiative to Your Screen Jay Lucas’ Sunshine Initiative Releases Next Video in Web Series We are pleased to continue to release segements from our successful Sunshine Iniaitive Week series! This week's video is of David Rogers, who has been ins…
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August 4, 2023 at 4:32 PM

Finding Your Inner Strength

The Sunshine Report When You Need to Reach Down Deep ‘Karen and Jay share thoughts on the importance of finding your inner strength’ Have you ever had a difficult moment? When all the forces around you seemed arrayed against your ev…
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August 2, 2023 at 3:55 PM

Happening Now: Summer Webinar Series First Release

Bringing the Sunshine Initiative to Your Screen Jay Lucas’ Sunshine Initiative Announces Summer Webinar Series. Following the successful Sunshine Week Manchester ‘Best Practices” Conference, the Sunshine Initiative will host a six-week webinar series to continue the con…
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July 28, 2023 at 9:45 PM

Becoming Great, By Doing Good!

The Sunshine Report The Path to Greatness ‘Karen and Jay share thoughts on the importance of goodness and caring for others – as we lead our lives.’ Being good. Doing good. Taking an honest interest in others and doing all you c…
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July 28, 2023 at 3:20 PM

Becoming Great, By Doing Good!

The Sunshine Report The Path to Greatness ‘Karen and Jay share thoughts on the importance of goodness and caring for others – as we lead our lives.’ Being good. Doing good. Taking an honest interest in others and doing all you c…
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July 21, 2023 at 2:52 PM

Summertime Fun!

The Sunshine Report S’mores and More ‘Karen and Jay share thoughts on how important it is to find time in the summer to relax and enjoy with family and friends.’ There’s something extra special about the summer. Getting a chance to …
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July 14, 2023 at 4:03 PM

Taking Action

The Sunshine Report Get Started! ‘Karen and Jay highlight the importance and many benefits of ‘taking action!’ Have you ever had a great idea? Something very important? That you really wanted to accomplish? But you found yourself st…
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July 7, 2023 at 3:36 PM

Seeing the Potential

The Sunshine Report Great Possibilities! ‘Karen and Jay share thoughts on the magical outcomes possible when looking past what appears on the surface – and seeing the ‘full potential.’ Have you ever found yourself in what seemed lik…
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June 30, 2023 at 4:14 PM

The Spirit of ’76 Lives On!

The Sunshine Report Celebrating Independence Day 2023! Flags of Valor, CEO, Neil Howell, joins Karen and Jay – as they highlight the Spirit of ’76 and America’s enduring commitment to freedom as we prepare to celebrate Independence Day 2023. …
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June 23, 2023 at 2:11 PM

Celebrating our Small Towns and Communities!

The Sunshine Report We at the Sunshine Initiative are excited to celebrate our 5th Anniversary next week and invite you to celebrate with us! The Sunshine Initiative, founded by Jay Lucas, is an organization that seeks to revitalize …
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June 16, 2023 at 1:25 PM

Celebrating Our American Flag!

The Sunshine Report We at the Sunshine Initiative are excited to celebrate our 5th Anniversary this month and invite you to celebrate with us! The Sunshine Initiative, founded by Jay Lucas, is an organization that seeks to revitalize…
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June 9, 2023 at 3:55 PM

The Positive Power of ‘No!’

The Sunshine Report Saying ‘No’ in Order to Say ‘Yes’ Karen and Jay share thoughts on the importance of knowing when and how to say ‘no’ – in order to say ‘yes’ to the things that matter most. We each have a certain amount of space …
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June 2, 2023 at 2:18 PM

Your Chance for Greatness

The Sunshine Report Opportunity Favors the Prepared Mind Karen and Jay share thoughts on the importance of preparation and the vital role it plays in achieving success. There will be those rare precious moments in your life when eve…
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May 26, 2023 at 3:25 PM

They’re Just Things

The Sunshine Report Please take a moment to listen to my interview on Good Morning NH with Jack Health where I discuss Flags of Valor and the impact we are having - Honoring veterans and passing freedom on to the next generation! …
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May 19, 2023 at 5:35 PM

Adjusting The Lens

The Sunshine Report Adjusting The Lens Jay shares thoughts on the value of finding perspective and shares a couple practical tips on how to ‘adjust the lens’ when confronting a challenge or difficult situation. It all depends on how…
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May 19, 2023 at 3:05 PM

Civility

The Sunshine Report Adjusting The Lens Jay shares thoughts on the value of finding perspective and shares a couple practical tips on how to ‘adjust the lens’ when confronting a challenge or difficult situation. It all depends on how…
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May 12, 2023 at 3:02 PM

Civility

The Sunshine Report A Foundation of Mutual Respect Karen and Jay share thoughts on the importance and value in treating others with civility and respect. I think we can all agree that civility is a virtue. I suspect we can all also …
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May 5, 2023 at 3:54 PM

Life in the Fast Lane!

The Sunshine Report Life in the Fast Lane! Karen and Jay share thoughts on the benefits and excitement of ‘living life in the fast lane. Thrilling. Energizing. Exhilarating! These are the feelings that vibrate through your very bein…