General John Stark

Posted on 19 March, 2006 by Janice Brown

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Littleton NH Novelist: Eleanor (Hodgman) Porter – (1868-1920)

Posted on 18 March, 2006 by Janice Brown

Eleanor (Hodgman) Porter is what I call a ‘sweetness and light’ author. By sweetness and light, I mean the simple act of delivering good news, whether it be through a novel, a movie theater, a newspaper, or chatter over the fence with a neighbor. It is the ability to see the good side of even the worst situations and encourage this ability in others, for the betterment of all.  It is a choice that we all have — to be satisfied with a lemon, or to make lemonade instead.  Eleanor Porter Hodgman’s works reflect our ability to share gladness. Continue reading →

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Eleanor Emily Hodgman Porter

Posted on 18 March, 2006 by Janice Brown

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Bronze Statue of Pollyanna in Littleton NH

Posted on 18 March, 2006 by Janice Brown

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New Hampshire Women in History

Posted on 17 March, 2006 by Janice Brown

Surely there are New Hampshire women who deserve a place in the history books (and even their own web site.)  The National Women’s History Project maintains a site with some wonderful stories, but alas New Hampshire women are strangely missing.  If the history books were simply full of dates and places, and all mention of people were left out, I’m sure you would find it disorienting.  The fact that for the most part women have been left out should evoke that same feeling for you.  Without them, only part of the story has been told. Continue reading →

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