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…
Easter Is About Giving Life
In March of the year 1900 friends of the late Henry S. Blaisdell were said to be “surprised and pleased” when the recipients of the contents of his will were made public. Mr. Blaisdell left…
“Be Like Archie”
Archie Andrews is being safe during these times by wearing his face mask and practicing social distancing while relaxing on a park bench in downtown Meredith. Be like Archie. Many thanks to Lynn Montana, daughter…
American Goldfinches
I alluded in last week’s column to a goldfinch being in transitional plumage.The truth is, in a way, American goldfinches are always in transitional plumage. Unlike most songbirds that look pretty much the same year-round,…
Coronavirus Shrouds Easter
The Coronavirus outbreak has closed down the world, at least as we know it.From the Far East into Europe and North America shutdowns, lockdowns, and stay at home orders are the norm. And for good…
More Censeless Fun
A couple of weeks back I provided some creative ways to help you pass the time at home as you await the outcome of the mess we are in.Looking for ways to amuse myself as…
Escaped From New York
We were doing our duty, staying at home, only going out for essential items and keeping informed by scaring ourselves silly watching the cable news 24/7 to keep abreast of what was going on around…
Close to Home
PHOTO: Loppers? Check! Electric chainsaw? Check! Charlie has started work pruning high bush blueberry bushes. Many of us have more time to do the things we have been putting of for sometime. Pruning the bushes…
Make Your Own Face Mask For Yourself Or To Donate To Your Local Hospital
PHOTO: Weirs Times contributor Joyce Endee wears one of her handmade fabric masks. By Joyce EndeeContributing Writer The Center for Disease Control says that fabric masks are a crisis response option for hospitals when other…