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New Hampshire Tidbits: Easter Traditions Past and Present

Posted on 2 April, 2015 by Janice Brown

Easter has always been a holiday celebrated with great enthusiasm in my family.  Part of it was due to their Catholic tradition–after the long Lenten season it was time to celebrate.  But honestly, after a long New England winter, wearing … Continue reading →

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New Hampshire Slanguage: Cunnin

Posted on 2 February, 2015 by Janice Brown

Recently the word cunnin(g) was brought up in a FaceBook discussion group, as to whether or not it was New England slang.  To be honest, I am not certain.  But it was in a New Hampshire household where I heard … Continue reading →

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A New Hampshire Mom: On Losing A Child

Posted on 13 August, 2012 by Janice Brown

Losing a child is not a typical topic on this blog, but when a very young child of my neighbors died suddenly, it brought to mind something my mother had said to me–that ‘mothers should never have to experience losing … Continue reading →

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