Author Archives: Janice Brown

New Hampshire’s Plethora of Pinnacles

Posted on 16 November, 2020 by Janice Brown

Pinnacles appear to be very popular in New Hampshire. A pinnacle is defined as a high, pointed piece of rock or lofty peak. There are several such places but how do they differ from mountains or hills? They generally seem … Continue reading →

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Veterans Day 2020

Posted on 11 November, 2020 by Janice Brown

This year, due to the COVID epidemic, many gatherings and parades will not be happening (at least I hope that people have the correct mindset to not create events that will spread this deadly flu).  In the past I’ve written … Continue reading →

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Not New Hampshire: Tired of Politics

Posted on 4 November, 2020 by Janice Brown

I ask my blog followers to simply read this article in its entirety before coming to any conclusions. Explanations on the source of this article, and a bit of the history, can be found immediately following. History often repeats itself. … Continue reading →

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New Hampshire Tidbits: More Ghostly and Mystical Halloween Traditions

Posted on 30 October, 2020 by Janice Brown

“The following extract from an English book of antiquities and popular customs, gives a very interesting account of the ancient manner of celebrating the day or rather night. The celebration of the day has somewhat died out but there are … Continue reading →

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New Hampshire Glossary: Pounce

Posted on 28 October, 2020 by Janice Brown

“Wafers stain’d with motley hue, Ye low, black, white, red, and blue; Wax that holds the strongest paper, Wax to burn in rolls or taper; Folding knives to fit your hand, Rulers, pounce and shining sand…” Excerpt of advertisement poem … Continue reading →

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