A Trip To Northern Maine
My destination was the northern part of Maine. I’m talking way north. Get to Baxter State Park and keep going for several more hours. Some species, such as spruce grouse, I have never seen, and…
John Ferreira Exhibit At Meredith Gallery
A new Photographic Art Exhibit “Studies in Still Life” by local Photographer; John Ferreira opens today at “The Galleries at 30 Main” from September 29th through October 9th. The opening reception on Thursday the 29th…
Bad Poetry
I Turned On The News To See What Was What I Heard People Telling Me Who Was Good And Who’s Not There Were Less Drug Commercials Which At First Made Me Pleased But Now Too…
The Political Scene Sixty Years Ago New Hampshire Contestants
Don’t you long for the days of old when all was peaceful in the world of politics? I’m not sure when that was. .. As the country faced a national November election in October of…
On The Appalachian Trail In Maine: 100 Mile Wilderness & Katahdin – Part I
A year ago, last September Julie and I backpacked from Stratton To Caratunk and then a few weeks later, thanks to unseasonably warm weather, we went back to Maine and completed the section from Caratunk…
Open Faced Caprese Sandwich
This recipe for an Open Faced Caprese Sandwich is so delicious! And, so simple! I favor serving it as an open face on French Bread, but yes, you can use a hearty artisan white if…
Letters From God – 09/22/22
DEAR GOD: Do You Have Any Wisdom For Voters? Yes, I do! You have inherited a form of government that is unique and precious. To have the right to determine your future, instead of being…
Schooling Fall Crappie
For some anglers, myself included, late September and October are some of the most productive times of the year to fish for black crappie. The fish are schooled up, holding in basins, and feeding aggressively.…
The Mount Winds Down 150th Season
As Fall Foliage Excursions Begin To Peak
Lake Winnipesaukee has its own special charm in the fall is one of the last areas in the state for foliage to appear. Among the many ways to take in the colorful fall foliage season…
Cemetery Birds
Cemeteries, of course, are good spots for finding birds as they are rare large plots of land with no houses, condos, or strip malls. There are some cemeteries, I have found, that are largely treeless…
Red, White & Brew: Craft Beer & Wine Festival This Saturday @ Funspot
The Veterans Count Red, White & Brew fundraiser returns for its sixth year this Saturday, September 24th at Funspot from 1-4pm. Tickets are still available for this craft beer and wine festival that features live…
Serious Business
I have decided that it would be a good idea to try and find out how our system of government works here in New Hampshire since I have never really understood it. It would be…
Where Did Farmers Swap Knowledge?
300 Years Of New Hampshire Fairs
Among the claims that the State of New Hampshire can confidently make is that of having the first agricultural fair in the nation. That event happened 300 years ago and we can thank the Scotch-Irish…
Constitution Day Is September 17th
“A Republic If You Can Keep It”
Today, September 17th, marks 235 years since the U.S. Constitution was signed in 1787 in Philadelphia. Is the U.S. Constitution an outdated relic?
A Harvest Quiche
So dinner was taking shape, a crustless Harvest Quiche. But what makes this stand out from any other quiche? Well, for starters most of the key ingredients were grown or raised here at the homestead.…