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Thoughts From a Walk by Terry Lovelette is a collection of nature poetry and reflective essays inspired by the author's hiking journeys through the mountains of Vermont. The poems capture the beauty, serenity, and spirituality the author experiences while walking various trails, including the famed Long Trail that traverses the spine of the Green Mountains.

Terry Lovelette was raised in Sheldon Springs, Vt. and currently lives in Saint Albans, Vt. He loves the rolling hills of the Green Mountain State and holds them dear with a sense of loyalty. He is a graduate of Johnson State College. He is retired from a 44-year career in the semiconductor industry. He spent 21 years as a volunteer Assistant Coach for the University of Vermont's Men's Ice Hockey team. He also enjoyed volunteering his time as a USA Hockey Coaching Director in Vermont, as well as a volunteer coach for various youth sports teams. As a passionate outdoor enthusiast, he enjoys an interconnected relationship with nature. His passion has helped fuel a love for hiking. He has walked over 1,000 miles yearly in the last decade and a half. Included in those journeys are through hikes of the Long Trail, The John Muir Trail, the Teton Crest Trail, and various other pathways in desert and mountainous areas of the US and Canada. His writings reflect the inspiration that comes from these journeys in a purposeful way. Proceeds from book sales are used for charitable contributions to organizations supported by the author.