Kayak Flounder Fishing
From what I have been told, a flounder was the first fish I ever caught. They were plentiful and easy to catch. As a young adult though, the flounder had become overfished, and catching one…
Year: 2020
Campaign Distancing
Being in lockdown mode has sure put a crimp in the style of those us running for election in November.Against my better judgement, I have once again decided to run for governor of New Hampshire…
Canada Geese & Beaver Dens
PHOTO: A Canada goose sits on a nest atop a beaver den as another goose remains alert to potential danger in New England this spring. Chris Bosak Photo I received an interesting email the other…
Pioneer Doctors In New Hampshire
With the present onslaught of the coronavirus health crisis our attention has been drawn to the importance of those in the medical profession in our society. Though the politician of past years is apt to…
Let’s Get NH Open For Business – Soon!
We all Understand What We Need To Do.I am in my mid-sixties with underlying health issues. I get it.I probably won’t be going out any place where there are crowds for a while.I’ll probably keep…
T-Shirt Cannon IPA
By now, I’m sure you’ll agree that being house-bound is getting pretty damn boring. For the first time in modern history, we are forced into a situation where most of us can’t work our regular…
Domestic Markets And Spring Goods For New Hampshire In April, 1854
Now is the time for farmers to make their soap. Those who know the great saving there is in using Potash, do not think of making this necessary article for family use without it. As…
WHO’s Got China’s Back?
It’s easy to point fingers during a deadly pandemic, and let’s do so. WHO first sounded the alarm? WHO downplayed real medical risks? WHO calmed or stoked irrational fears? WHO in this case, is the…
New Rituals
It is without doubt that once this pandemic is over, some things we were accustomed to will be changing.One of the things being talked about is the social ritual of shaking hands.Hand shaking has been…
Warbler Season Already?
PHOTO: A pine warbler eats mealworms on a deck in New England this spring. Chris Bosak Photo Could it be warbler season already?It sure is and I’m just as surprised as the next person. Not…
More Close To Home
PHOTO: An umbrella is a fabulous invention that kept yours truly dry while I went for a walk in the woods in down pouring rain. “2020 is a unique Leap Year. It has 29 days…
New Hampshire Eagle Population Is Coming Back Strong
There’s good news for New Hampshire eagle lovers. For the first time in history, the Audubon Society’s Mid-Winter Bald Eagle Survey counted more than 100 bald eagles, and found two rarely seen golden eagles as…
It Was Never About Corona
A man named Bart walks into a bar and is immediately shot and killed. What was the name of the killer? Well, read through the article and find out the answer… In a departure from…
The Doors May Be Locked But It’s Still Business As Usual
As the threat of Covid-19 has changed all of our lives to one extent or another, businesses have been finding ways to adapt so that they can hopefully come out on the other side ready…
Spring Salmon Fishing
Most salmon anglers come to Lake Winnipesaukee looking forward to two very distinct times of year for salmon fishing, early spring and late summer. The salmon season runs from April 1st through September 30th each…