Fall is just about here
I’m looking forward to it. The leaves are starting to turn. There’s a nip in the air, especially at night. And it’s time to reprise a few of the photos I took last year, on a memorable trip north to … Continue reading →
Category Archives: New England
The history of the lobster roll
I didn’t even know what a lobster roll was till I moved to New England, which was many decades ago. But I’ve never become a convert, although I’m well aware they’re a very popular item. You can hardly drive anywhere … Continue reading →
Neo-neocon, roving beach photographer: studies in sand
I’m not much of a photographer. And I almost always forget to bring a camera, so I just rely on my cellphone. But I think these are pretty fine. They were taken recently in Ogunquit, Maine, by yours truly on … Continue reading →
The hiker and the compass
Here is a terribly sad story: An Appalachian Trail hiker whose remains were discovered last year survived at least 26 days after getting lost, kept a journal of her ordeal and ultimately resigned herself to the idea she was going … Continue reading →
Five myths about the New Hampshire primary
Here are the five. About that first one—the article neglects to mention that the main reason there are so many independent (“undeclared”) voters in New Hampshire is that not registering with a party means a person can vote in either … Continue reading →
In the snows of New Hampshire
Candidates have snowball fights with the press: And yes, that’s Kasich. He’s still a candidate, having spent a lot of his money and effort so far in New Hampshire, and he’s doing pretty well there. That New Hampshire snowball he’s … Continue reading →
Forecasting the New Hampshire primary
I’ve read some pundits who say that New Hampshire voters like to reject what Iowa voters do (for example, from Pat Caddell, but he’s not alone in saying it): [Cadell] doesn’t think New Hampshire really loved Clinton [when she won … Continue reading →
Post-debate polls
I’ve been curious to see some non-internet post-debate polls on the Republican side, particularly ones for primary states. Here’s a new one for New Hampshire: One-in-four (26%) likely GOP primary voters in New Hampshire continue to back Donald Trump for … Continue reading →
Fall interlude
In the past couple of days I’ve taken some time to drive around New England photographing the fall. I had thought this would be a less colorful fall than usual because of the dry weather we’ve had. But when it … Continue reading →
After apple picking
I went apple-picking this weekend. It’s easy to do—just drive about 15 minutes, go to the pick-your-own orchard, buy one of their little bags, walk out on a lovely fall day to where the trees are, and begin. The trees … Continue reading →
Happy post-modern, Indigenous Peoples, Columbus Day
There, did I cover enough bases? Did I get it right (I mean left)? Like many things, Columbus Day has evolved. And here’s a discussion of the postmodern Columbus Day (from Dr. Sanity, circa 2009). As for me, since I … Continue reading →
Poetry: sunsprung bright Julys
Despite the title of this post it’s August now, not July. And a lovely August it is. The other day I was walking along the street in a beach town in New England on a sunny day. It’s the sort … Continue reading →