THE SHOW GOES ON
It happens only once. What happens only once? Everything!We who live in New Hampshire become autumn snobs at this time of year. O to be …
THE MAGIC OF SOUP
As New Hampshire gradually tilts away from the sun and August days trickle off the calendar one by one, my thoughts turn savory pots of …
PUPPY PRINTS
Her name is Shadow, and she is our new grandpup. Oh, she is a love! I am smitten. She belies her breed name, Goldendoodle, by …
PEARLS AND RHUBARB
HERE IT IS, THE EVENING OF THE LAST DAY IN MAY. THESE LATE SPRING DAYS SEEM TO SLIP BY LIKE PERFECT PEARLS SLIDING OFF A …
PAINTBRUSH WARS
The pressure of COVID 19 has driven me to the paint store. Those over-the-top sky blue walls in the small bedroom are crying out for …
TEN COMMANDMENTS FOR WANNABE PAINTERS
Emerging spotted and spent from yet another Paintbrush War, I contemplate the horror of this household task. Some of my friends take it in stride, …
OUR FRIEND THE EGG
Let’s consider the common, ordinary egg. Shame on us for taking it for granted. Its modest appearance and easy availability belie its riches. Unfairly demonized …
MOURNING TAPIOCA
As a child of the mid 20th. Century, I am quite possibly spoiled beyond redemption. When I consider the trajectory of my life, I realize …
LOST IN TRANSLATION
Language barriers can be challenging! These signs and notices written in English were discovered around the world.Car rental brochure in Tokyo: When passenger of foot …