Archives: August 2007
War Stories
Old soldiers never die, but they do pass away. As the warriors and workers of the Greatest Generation fade into history, they have riches to bestow upon the generations of today and tomorrow — the cultural wealth and practical wisdom contained in their stories and memories. This wealth is still there for the asking, but only for a short while…
New Passion for a Pantry
Before the modern kitchen came to be — with its many closets and cupboards — the accoutrêments of cooking were stored in a pantry, a room off the kitchen. As society changed over the years, the pantry fell out of favor. But now people are rediscovering the wisdom — and pleasure — of having such a place. Catherine Seiberling Pond…
Letters to the Editor
Yet Another Scoop I’m a fan of homemade ice cream so was very interested in your story in the August issue and looked to see if my favorite places were listed. Some were. One that wasn’t listed is another fine choice: Merrivale Farms Ice Cream, located on Route 3A (254 W. River Rd.) in Hooksett. It’s a small shop but…
First & Feisty
Keep your mitts off our primary — that’s been New Hampshire’s mother-bear-fierce message to all who would diminish the importance of the state’s first-in-the-nation presidential primary. Now the N.H. Historical Society and the N.H. Political Library have teamed up to deliver the message once again, except with far more subtlety and elegance. With candidates searching for votes in every N.H….
