Ice Fishing Update
Man, what a winter this has been. If you like outdoors winter activities, you must be as frustrated and bewildered as I am. First, it’s winter, then it’s spring, then winter is back. Wait, now…
Revolutionary Bernie Sanders
Bernie Sanders leads the race for the Democratic nomination. He may become America’s first self-described “democratic socialist” president. What does that mean? Today, when Sanders talks about socialism, he says: “I’m not looking at Cuba.…
For The Good Of The Party
It’s beginning to look more and more like I will have to run for the Flatlander Party nomination for governor of New Hampshire again. It was just a couple of weeks ago I explained how…
Visiting Family On A Cold Winter Day
The temperature when we started our walk was a whole 1 degree Fahrenheit. That number, however, was slowly climbing and there wasn’t a hint of wind to speak of. The sun was shining brightly, and…
The Fish Are Jumping Up North – But Not Where You’d Expect
In one of New Hampshire’s northern communities, amid the splendor of the Mount Washington Valley, not far from the slopes with the best in Granite State skiing, is an experience that might seem fit for…
On The Job Birding
I started a new job recently and, thankfully, my desk is right by a window. I can turn to my right and look out at a small parking lot surrounded by trees and bushes. Immediately…
Charges Of Violating The United States Constitution – History Repeats Itself
It is said that history repeats itself, but hopefully in studying history and considering the past we learn from it and make more educated decisions in the present. In the news recently we have heard…
Winter’s Half Gone – Plenty Of Fun Left!
Groundhog Day is thought of as the traditional halfway point of the winter season but it actually falls a couple of days short. Winter’s official midpoint occurred this year on February 4th. I can’t believe…
Never Too Late To Learn
I realize our cover story this week claims winter is half over, but don’t let that lull you into a false sense of security. Of course, we here at F.A.T.S.O. never let our guard down…
Ice Fishing For Lake Trout
Lake trout are a species that anglers seem to either love catching or can take them or leave them. Those who love to catch them are often almost obsessed with them. They are of the…
Thinking It Over
Now that the First in the Nation Primary is over, it’s time for me to start thinking seriously about my own political future. 2020 will mark twenty-two years since my first run for Governor of…
State of Union Underscores Economic Success
NEW YORK —In a stunningly positive speech before Congress, President Donald Trump delivered the annual State of the Union address to a deeply divided nation. While the president outlined a long upbeat list of economic…
Bird Walks
You always hope for a storm, but sometimes all you get is a flurry or two. I’m not talking about a high school student who didn’t study for a test and is praying for a…
16th “Saving Animals” Indoor Triathlon At Funspot
The 16th Annual “Saving Animals” Indoor Triathlon will once again be held at Funspot in Weirs Beach on Saturday, March 21st. All of the monies raised will go to helping various animal rescue groups throughout…
The Courtship That Lasted Until The Moon Went Down
A legend can relate a story that is true or one that is not, and my source for the tale in this article as told in The Granite Monthly many years ago would not vouch…