Here’s how it works We send a survey to each doctor on the New Hampshire Board of Medicine’s list of physicians licensed to practice in the state — 3,419 names. This year, we received responses from 395. The survey asks the physicians to nominate specialists they would most recommend to family and friends. Hundreds of physicians statewide were named. We…
Bogey You think: Old-time movie star. Your partner thinks: golf. Bunker You think: Archie and Edith on “All in the Family.” Your partner thinks: golf. Weekend getaway You think: romance, walks, spa. Your partner thinks: golf. Can this relationship be saved? More importantly, can this weekend getaway be saved? Can you avoid becoming a golf widow? THE ANSWER IS: Golf!…
When Lillian Stokes chooses a plant for the extensive gardens at her home in Hancock, there is one thing she always considers: Will the birds like it? The goal, she says, is to create an outside world filled with both sound and color: “Gardens and birds — those are our two passions.” She and her husband Don, who are known…
Building a private garden getaway in an urban backyard can be a challenge. City homeowners are often faced with small, angular spaces that lack the sprawling possibilities of their rural counterparts. But in the heart of Nashua, Dee and Brian Upton transformed their narrow back yard into a cozy patio space. Using a variety of “flooring” materials, “ceiling” elements and…
The majority of babies in this nation are born in good health. Expectant moms and dads may be a little nervous, but they anticipate a safe delivery and a healthy infant. When a problem does occur, it can be devastating. Can a baby delivered at 24 weeks gestation, weighing one pound, survive? The answer is often yes, but it takes…
She adored her children and grandchildren. She valued marriage and family. She was extremely critical of the feminist movement. She didn’t like the phrase “women’s liberation” because being set free from everything didn’t seem right to her. So who is it? Some might guess Phyllis Schlafly, the conservative who has led the country’s “pro-family” movement for the last 30 years….
Itchy Back I’m glad to hear who other professional doctors would recommend, but I notice that many of the top doctors are in the same area. I’m reminded of bears when they have an itchy back. WIth 3,419 surveys sent and 395 returned, a small percentage rated their colleagues, and from the results, probably from concentrated areas. I’m not a…
Tasha Tudor’s Magical World A long time ago — nearly seven decades — a young illustrator published her first book, “Pumpkin Moonshine.” It was filled with beautifully rendered idealized images of childhood in the early 19th century. The nostalgic charm of the book resonated with readers and ignited a long career that would make Tasha Tudor, now 90, an artistic…
“I’ve always known what I was going to do, from as early as I can remember,” says fine wood carver William Schnute of Wilton. “It’s in my DNA. It’s something that can’t be taught — you just feel it and work to develop it.” Though he started his work life as a cell biology researcher, he would soon leave the…
