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The Birds and the Bees in New Hampshire: Strutting And A Whole Lot of Buzz
New Hampshire’s birds and bees form a surprisingly rich, distinctly local tapestry—one shaped by granite ridges, cold forests, and pollinator‑friendly meadows. The state’s mix of boreal and temperate habitats creates pockets of species you won’t find just anywhere, and together … Continue reading
Posted in Creatures, Current Events, New Hampshire Women
Tagged bee, bees, bird, bumblebee, conservation, decline, endangered, extinct, identity, New Hampshire, NH, rare, women
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February in New Hampshire: A Month of Frost, Fire, and Fierce Traditions
February in New Hampshire is not for the faint of heart. It’s a month that arrives with a frosty grin, dumps a few feet of snow on your driveway, and then invites you—politely, of course—to come outside and celebrate anyway. … Continue reading
Posted in Carnivals and Memes, Current Events, Humor
Tagged events, February, fun, traditions
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Granite Resolve: New Year’s Resolutions in New Hampshire, Past and Present
Present New Year’s resolutions are often treated lightly—earnest on January 1, forgotten by February. Yet the act of resolving to do better has deep historical roots, and in New Hampshire, where practicality, independence, and community have always mattered, resolutions have … Continue reading
Posted in Current Events, Holidays
Tagged Granite State, happy new year, January 1st, new, New England, New Hampshire, new year resolution, new year's resolution, newyear, resolution, Year
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A Hearth Against the Cold: Christmas in Colonial New Hampshire
The wind came first—rattling shutters, worrying the bare branches of the great elm by the meetinghouse, and carrying with it the sharp, iron scent of snow. In the small coastal town of Portsmouth, winter had settled deeply into the bones … Continue reading
Posted in History, Holidays
Tagged celebration, Christmas, New Hampshire, survival, Uran, winter
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Mince Pie on Granite Plates: A New Hampshire Story
The first mince pie I ever saw sat on a chipped blue plate at the edge of a church supper table in New Hampshire, tucked between apple crisp and plain white rolls. It was dark, almost black at the center, … Continue reading