Monthly Archives: February 2008

New Hampshire Slanguage: Spiffy

Posted on 18 February, 2008 by Janice Brown

The word spiffy is an American English slang word that has been in use at least as early as 1853, … Continue reading →

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The American Winston Churchill (1871-1947)

Posted on 16 February, 2008 by Janice Brown

Winston Churchill was born 10 November 1871 in St. Louis, Missouri

and died in 1947 in Winter Park, Florida.  He … Continue reading →

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Cow Hampshire: The Best of the Best 2007

Posted on 14 February, 2008 by Janice Brown

The year 2007 was a good one for blogging… Continue reading →

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Poem: A New Hampshire Recipe For Love

Posted on 14 February, 2008 by Janice Brown

Recipe for Love (unknown author)

The swain, to gain his fair one's love
Should be discreet and wise;
Commend her … Continue reading →

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The Lost Lessons of Frederic Ogden Nash by B. Elwin Sherman

Posted on 13 February, 2008 by Janice Brown

Dear young humor writers-to-be:
Whereas, I hold myself evidence of these

truths:

 
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