Nicole Davis Better Homes & Gardens Real Estate TMG

10/08/2025

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Years after a life-changing first visit, National Geographic photographer Pete Muller returns to explore the places—and people—forged by nature.

10/06/2025

I’ve Discovered a New Religion: Thoughtfulism

The world is full of isms. Judaism. Buddhism. Catholicism. Protestantism. Each with its own rich traditions, rituals, and pathways to meaning. But lately I’ve been thinking less about the name of a religion and more about what any belief system does to us—how it shapes the way we show up in the world. At its best, religion softens our rough edges, clarifies our purpose, and helps us be more alive, more human.

Out of this reflection, I’ve stumbled onto a new faith of my own: Thoughtfulism.

Thoughtfulism has two parts.

The first is to be full of thought. René Descartes famously wrote, “I think, therefore I am.” Our capacity to think deeply—about ourselves, about others, about the universe—is what grounds us in identity and meaning. Thought can lead us to discovery, to creativity, to the wisdom that emerges when experience is digested with care. As William James put it, “A great many people think they are thinking when they are merely rearranging their prejudices.” Thoughtfulism invites us beyond shallow musings into the kind of reflection that actually changes how we live.

The second part is to be thoughtful to others. Every major spiritual tradition, whether rooted in temples, churches, synagogues, or quiet mountainsides, has some version of the Golden Rule at its core: treat others with kindness and dignity. To be a Thoughtfulist is to move beyond self-preoccupation and extend compassion outward, to live as though every interaction is an opportunity for generosity of spirit.

So why Thoughtfulism? Because it’s both simple and profound. You don’t need a temple or a priesthood. What you need is an openness to reflection and a commitment to kindness. In a world of endless noise and division, maybe what we’re missing isn’t another ideology to defend, but a practice of slowing down, thinking clearly, and treating one another with care.

That’s why I aspire to become a Thoughtfulist. To live deeply, to give freely, and to keep asking myself: Am I full of thought, and am I being thoughtful?

Because in the end, what we believe matters less than how those beliefs shape who we become.

P.S. Thanks to Steve Yastrow for the inspiration for this post.

10/06/2025

https://www.bostonglobe.com/2025/09/26/opinion/18th-century-new-hampshire-home/

An 18th-century ancestral home in the age of Airbnb.

04/24/2025

WINTER RENTAL: Deer Isle, ME
The Ferrykeeper’s Barn & Loft is a 2 level haven, surrounded by water, meadows & the famous Eggemoggin Reach. Perfect for sabbaticals - the barn offers a chess table, lobster buoy swing, trails, campfires... The space is designed with handcrafted counters, hammered sinks & oceanic tile. Kitchenette. Stroll to the beach. Hike paths across the road. Our property borders Scott’s Landing - a treasure trove of birds, sand dollars, porpoises, seals & a family of foxes. Beautiful creative retreat… ideal place to write your next chapter.
Utilities included.
$1500/mo (+ $100/mo for heat, Dec-Apr)
(*Please, know that I understand that this is not for everyone & that we all have our unique living situations.) Thank you for being kind. All the best

04/24/2025

Long-term preferred. The Ferrykeeper’s Barn & Loft is a 2 level haven, surrounded by water, meadows & the famous Eggemoggin Reach. Perfect for sabbaticals- the barn offers a chess table, lobster buoy swing, trails, campfires... The space is designed with handcrafted counters, hammered sinks & oceanic tile. Kitchenette. Stroll to the beach. Hike paths across the road. Our property borders Scott’s Landing - a treasure trove of birds, sand dollars, porpoises, seals & a family of foxes. Beautiful creative retreat… ideal place to write your next chapter.
Yearly rental - $2,500 a mo
Monthly rental:
Summer: July & Aug - $4k a mo
Sept & Oct - $3k a mo
Nov thru May - $1500 a mo
June - $2k a mo
July & Aug - $4k a mo
Utilities included.
(*Please, know that I understand that this is not for everyone & that we all have our unique living situations.) Thank you for being kind. All the best/

02/12/2025

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02/04/2025

01/11/2025

Easy upgrades to optimize sales price &/or increase lifestyle enjoyment. Would love to talk design

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01/08/2025

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11/23/2024

Just in time… art & music save the day.

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11/21/2024

11/20/2024

Welcome the holidays with beauty & purpose… Please, join us on 12/14. Let’s celebrate the horses, their stories & the amazing gift of this organization. One horse at a time ❤️