While the economists debate when the recession officially began or whether we are on the cusp of a so-called jobless recovery, much of their financial babble is meaningless to those who have lost their jobs.For better or worse, many of us define ourselves by what we do for work. Suddenly losing that identity often spurs a personal crisis, especially if…
Take advantage of National Pomegranate Month — November. Starting to show up in New England grocery stores this time of year, the under-utilized, mostly decorative, ancient pomegranate. The pomegranate season runs from late September to mid-January. The variety you’ll probably see in the store is called Wonderful, grown mostly in California. Generally speaking, this variety is popular for juicing. One…
Lamps and lamp shades made by artisans are a great way to add light and beauty while supporting the local arts community.Many things come together to set the mood in a room. Paint choices, furniture styles, carpeting versus hardwood, drapes, and many other details, both small and large, all contribute to whether a room is cozy, formal or anywhere in…
The 21st century may have gotten off to a bad start, but there’s always reason for optimism, especially if you’ve got a good imagination. For example, in John Irving’s “The World According to Garp,” the title character is house shopping with his wife. Just as they are about to tour a home a small plane crashes into it. Garp buys…
From practical solutions for reducing your home energy bills, to the hottest green gifts and natural health products and services, you’ll find all this and more at The Seacoast Green Home Living Show.Green Home & Living Show is the only event exclusively showcasing the latest earth-friendly products, services and strategies for home and living. The show will offer a unique,…
Update: Bode Miller adds both a silver and his first gold medal to his impressive awards collection. On Sunday Miller won the Super-Combined, giving him a record-tying three medals in these Olympics. The silver came from Friday’s Super-G event. Miller already has two silver medals from the 2002 Games in Salt Lake City, giving him five overall. Those five medals…
How Can Granite State Republicans Breathe New Life into the Grand Old Party?The political winds blow hard in a presidential election year, but for New Hampshire Republicans 2008 was a like a political twister, taking the roof off the historically conservative bastion. We asked long-time conservative political insider Dean Dexter to look behind the scenes to see if there’s any…
ScrapArts Music excites the senses with intricate rhythms, raw energy, athletic choreography and inventive reuse of materials. Fashioned from industrial scrap and offbeat materials ranging from accordion parts to artillery shells, ScrapArts Music’s one-of-a-kind instruments are as visually striking as their music is sonically riveting.If you were watching the Olympics on February 14, you may have seen ScrapArts performing at…
Come dance the night away with your Valentine to the music of the Compaq Big Band at C.R. Sparks in Bedford.February 12, Bedford. The 20-piece Compaq Big Band is hosting its 8th annual Valentine’s Dance. New Hampshire’s largest Valentine’s dance features a night of both swing and ballroom music.Doors open at 6:30 p.m. and group-friendly swing lessons are from 7…
p>Fragrant and cozy!In a blind (smell) test, our staff compared three N.H. holiday soy wax candles from around the state. Here’s what they thought.Sweet Grass FarmThe Holiday Greenery Candle has the most subtle scent of all three candles. The smells of balsam and greenery are complemented by a floral scent underneath. This candle would be perfect for a smaller space,…
