A new acronym has entered our societal lexicon, joining YUPPIE (Young Urban Professional) and other demographic designations. It’s SAHM — Stay At Home Mom. I found the acronym when I Googled “stay at home mother” in an effort to update…
When skiers, snowboarders, snowtubers and other thrill-seekers flock to Mt. Washington’s Tuckerman Ravine every spring, they follow in the footsteps of skiers who first began to make the two-and-a-half-hour trek from Pinkham Notch in the late 1920s and early 1930s.…
No New Hampshire landmark looms as large — literally and figuratively — in the state’s outdoor history and culture as Mount Washington. In the summer, hikers scramble up the rocky Huntington Ravine trail; in winter, backcountry skiers head to famous…
When I was still quite new to New Hampshire, my family gathered up here for a visit and a quick reunion. We spent most of the time just hanging out together, but when they were preparing to leave I insisted…
After Before and After We enjoyed your well-written article on our home very much [April issue]. Even though we’ve lived through the redecorating experience, it was lots of fun to see the before and after. My daughter got a kick…
What attracted you to bees? Most people do their very best to avoid them. I think I’m fascinated with their social structure, and their ability to adapt to conditions and mobilize work tasks to adjust to those conditions. Do you…
Everyone knows what a pediatrician does, but what the heck is a nephrologist, and why would you need one? Here’s your answer. Any of these titles could be important to know someday, and even if you never need to call…
Something we Americans often forget — there’s a connection between what we eat and how healthy we are. Chips and soda do not a strong body make. Three New Hampshire dieticians give us some tips on improving our diet. Control…
AS A CONSUMER of medical care in New Hampshire, you know that health care has undergone significant changes in the last decade. What you may not know is what sits on the horizon. In the near future, some forms of…
WHEN ROBERT and Cindy Martin first looked at the Meredith house where they now live, Robert stepped out onto the deck, took one look at the view and said to the real estate agent, “We’ll take it.” His wife, a…
