Chiropractors? Oh, they take care of back problems with spinal adjustments.” That widely held view of chiropractic care is correct, says Dr. Stephen Guild of Laconia, but it’s so much more than that. It also includes neuromuscular skeletal disorders, carpel…
A measly three miles an hour — hardly moving, really. But, wow, what an unforgettable ride it was. I boarded the Cog Railway one chilly fall morning to make the 3,500-foot climb to the summit of Mt. Washington, just as…
Cotton candy, the ribbon awards, a stuffed pink duck, The Zipper and an ox pull — nothing like a country fair on an autumn day. By B. Elwin Sherman Attention, city slickers: I live in the New Hampshire boonies, and…
Not Quite Yet We just received your August issue here at the Christa McAuliffe Planetarium, and were surprised to see the reference to a wing here being named after Alan Shepard [on the “Blips” page]. At this point in time,…
Flowers as a garnish is one of the simplest ways to make a plate inviting and get your garden blooms into the kitchen. Just don’t add an inedible flower, says Chef Liz Barbour of The Creative Feast in Hollis. Beyond…
It’s one of the hidden gems of the New Hampshire art scene. It’s gaining a global reputation as a center for outdoor sculpture. And if nothing else, it’s a darn fine place for a walk in the woods. It is…
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…
Itchy Back I'm glad to hear who other professional doctors [“Top Doctors,” April 2006] 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.…
We are an aging nation. People aged 65 and over, just 2 percent of the population in 1900, now comprise more than 12 percent. By 2020, one in five Americans will be a senior citizen. This demographic shift is slowly…
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…
