New Hiking Options
Back in December I reviewed some of my favorite books that would make great Christmas gifts.One of those books has recently taken off on the bestseller lists here in New Hampshire due to the Coronavirus,…
Time To Read Some Old Books The Pathway To Knowledge
“‘The Real Diary of a Real Boy’ was and is one of the funniest books ever published. We never have seen a normal person who was such a non-conductor of humor as to be able…
Next Move for North Korea’s Marxist “Monarchy”
North Korea’s Marxist “Monarchy” could be at a critical crossroads as recurring rumors about the death or incapacitation of the Supreme Leader Kim Jong-un swirl around the nervous Korean peninsula. Despite a wildfire of media…
Bluebird Courtship
PHOTO: A male eastern bluebird feeds his mate mealworms in a backyard in Danbury, Connecticut, April 2020. Merganser Lake. Photo by Chris Bosak Is there anything more romantic than shoving a few dried mealworms into…
NH Fisherman Catches Biggest Lake Trout In New England History
PHOTO: Tom Knight of Center Harbor and his record-breaking lake trout he caught on February 25th in West Stewartstown, NH. Photo courtesy Cynthia Baker Eight years ago, Tom Knight of Center Harbor learned first-hand of…
Lagunitas The Waldo’s 2020
This has been the most interesting springtime that I can ever remember, I guess that goes for almost all of us. But putting that all aside, I love the promise of spring! That sweet time…
Reopening America?
Since mid-March the American economy has been on pandemic lockdown.Commercial, social and educational interaction have faced a form of Limbo, forced to follow a still uncertain script dictated by the deadly Coronavirus and decreed by…
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…
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…