Congratulations To Kristen Ulmer
Kristen Ulmer was inducted into the U.S. Ski and Snowboard Hall of Fame in Salt Lake City, Utah on the evening of April 6th. This is a great honor. “The vision of the Hall of…
Two Foreign Objects IPAs
When I was a kid (won’t say how long ago that was), there was an enormous focus on UFO sightings. Magazines showed popularity on the subject and people were always buzzing about the topic when…
Just Say No To “Newspeak”
That thought ran through my head while I endured a day-long training session on addiction and recovery. I remembered our former First Lady’s anti-drug campaign slogan: “Just Say No.” The trainer did a good job…
Letter To Mick Jagger?
I was going to use my column this week to write an open letter to Mick Jagger. Last week it was reported in the news that the Rolling Stones, on yet another concert tour, had…
Fulmination NE IPA from Hidden Cove Brewing Co., Wells, ME.
Rarity is a word reserved for things that are elusive or revered. It is unlikely that you will find rare things in the open and available without reserve. Thus, the item that is rare is…
Waterville Valley, Wow!
Waterville Valley Resort hosted the US Freestyle Championships that concluded with the dual moguls champions being crowned on March 17th. The next day, Monday morning, I met a couple of friends to ski at Waterville.…
Indoor Tournament Of Fun Raises Record Amount For Animal Causes
In 2005, Starr Lawton never imagined the success that her “crazy” idea would become by 2019. She just wanted to do something to help animals. The Annual Saving Animals Indoor Triathlon, held at Funspot in…
A Survivor’s Story
The following was written by a Flatlander who will remain anonymous. I am reprinting here as a hard lesson that others need to learn. If you are reading this message, then it may already be…
China’s “Silk Road” To Rome
UNITED NATIONS – Beijing’s ambitious “Belt and Road” infrastructural initiative has scored its first significant beachhead in the Mediterranean, as Italy has signed on to the expansive Chinese globe-spanning project. China’s President Xi Jinping was…
Sowing & Reaping
Question: What do actress Lori Loughlin, Sara Lawrence College administrators, and the government of Finland have in common? Answer: They are current reminders of the eternal wisdom found in the Bible. Specifically, Galatians 6:7: Be…
Snow Day At Ragged Mountain
After a nice week of vacation, going back to school was delayed one more day. Overnight new snow had blanketed New Hampshire and schools were cancelled. The plow trucks cleaned up the roads nicely. We…
Ax The Tax
Even the Father of this Country doesn’t get his own holiday. Although Washington’s Birthday is still listed on the official federal government holiday calendar, the Uniform Monday Holiday Act implemented in 1971 moved the celebration…
Maple Sugaring A Passion For This Ten -Year Old
Ethan Lemay is only in his second year in the Maple Syrup business, but he looks forward to a bright future. Not bad for a ten-year old. Along with his father Joshua, Ethan produces about…
This New Hampshire Brewery Is Taking A “Fresh” Approach
Directly behind the Northwoods Brewing Company in Northwood, NH, is approximately forty acres of usable farmland that is targeted to soon be growing pumpkins and hops as well as housing bee hives for honey, among…
My Long Short Trip to Jackson Hole, Wyoming
When my friend Laura invited me to join her in Jackson Hole I thought it was a fantastic idea. Yes it was exciting and crazy to travel so far for just three days of skiing.…