COVID-19

TOILET PAPER

The rumors are true. Not a scrap of toilet paper to be found on Walmart’s shelves – not one tiny shard. The Corona virus has …

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THE MAIL

There’s something about the midmorning sound of the mail truck. Why does it stir my anticipation? What memories does it awaken? Childhood heart shaped valentines …

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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 …

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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 …

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KANCAMAGUS

Here we are, a good five months into the virus. And summer is winding down – earlier twilights, cooler nights, trees catching fire as their …

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 REACTIONS TO COVID19

LEVELS TO WHICH I NEVER THOUGHT I’D STOOP:Poring with fascination over junk mailWatching the garbage truck pick up the trashFighting over who gets to make …

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COOKING IN PLACE

New challenges arise for those of us who are in the habit of eating out frequently. Of course there is still takeout, but perhaps this …

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MY COVID CASINO

I must confess that unlike many of my favorite friends, I am no more than a random gardener. I am stunned and often perplexed by …

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VIRAL LIBRARY VISIT

Has the Virus stolen my library from me? No! I find that I can go in by appointment, thanks to those dear librarians. So what …

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OUR “NEW NORMAL”

As I opened my eyes early this morning and peered out the window, I noticed something white and feathery floating down. Must be apple blossoms, …

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