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Author Archives: Janice Brown
New Hampshire Glossary: Skylarking and Watermelon Frolics
“Clowning around, acting up, horsing around, showing off, showboating” — all of these are terms that probably bring energetic pranks to mind. While researching the “Squog” section of Manchester, New Hampshire, I came across a sad newspaper notice about one … Continue reading
Posted in New Hampshire Glossary
Tagged glossary, horseplay, jokes, nautical, pranks, sailor, sea, skylarking, tricks, watermelon frolics
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New Hampshire’s Irish Myths and Legends
I grew up in a New Hampshire household where St. Patrick’s Day and my Irish heritage was held in high esteem. God forbid that I should not wear green on March 17th. And it was entirely a ‘mortal sin’ if … Continue reading
Posted in Holidays, Irish in New Hampshire
Tagged famous, Irish, legends, lies, myths, New Hampshire
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North Conway New Hampshire Actor and Producer: Gordon A. Clapp (1948-still living)
A native of North Conway, and coming from a family well-known there, Gordon A. Clapp has acted in television, theatre and movies. He has also executive produced and starred in three short films. He has gleaned both American awards [Emmy … Continue reading
Posted in Genealogy, New Hampshire Entertainers, New Hampshire Men, Poetry
Tagged actor, Clapp, Conway, Gordon Clapp, Medavoy, movie, NH, North Conway, NYPD Blue, police, producer, Robert Frost, television, TV, Verse Business
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New Hampshire: Late 19th Century Facts About Footwear
FACTS ABOUT FOOTWEAR Fashions changed; and “the whirligig of time” brings about many other things besides “revenges.” The sharply pointed toes of some of our ancestors will be along immediately. Perhaps crimson rosettes and silver buckles will follow; perhaps the … Continue reading
Posted in History, New Hampshire Women, Really Old News
Tagged business, Concord, fashion, footware, footwear, French heel, kid, opera toe, shoes, slippers, toes, women
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Poem: “Star Island Church,” by Edna Dean Proctor
STAR ISLAND CHURCH (Isles of Shoals) “GRAY as the fog-wreaths over it blown When the surf beats high and the caves make moan, Stained with lichens and stormy weather The church and the scarred rocks rise together; And you … Continue reading
Posted in New Hampshire Women, Poetry
Tagged church, Isles of Shoals, poem, poetry, Star Island, stone, woman
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