Author Archives: Janice Brown

2022: On National Women’s History Month

Posted on 29 March, 2022 by Janice Brown

Every year since March 2006 I have written one or more blog articles about women during National Women’s History Month. This year is a little different, as I will write only one story, and provide a recap of hundreds of … Continue reading →

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2022: Celebrating New Hampshire Black History Month

Posted on 5 February, 2022 by Janice Brown

When Black History Month arrives some are”passive celebrators” as if we think we are not connected to this portion of shared history. New Hampshire has been home to Africans and African-Americans for more than 350 years. The Black Heritage Trail … Continue reading →

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New Hampshire’s Christmas Cow

Posted on 13 December, 2021 by Janice Brown

Does your moooo-d change for the worse with the approach of the holiday season?  Are you noticing that December’s loss of daily sunlight makes you feel grumpy? There is a cure. Drive away the winter blues and consider creating a … Continue reading →

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New Hampshire Glossary: Excise

Posted on 15 October, 2021 by Janice Brown

ON EXCISES Excise, a Monster, worse than e’er before Frighted the Midwife, and the Mother tore; A thousands Hands she has, a thousand Eyes, Breaks into Shops and into Cellars pries; With hundred Rows of Teeth the Shark exceeds, And … Continue reading →

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October 11 2021: Indigenous Peoples’ Day in New Hampshire

Posted on 3 October, 2021 by Janice Brown

No, sadly you won’t find Indigenous Peoples’ Day on the official New Hampshire State calendar of holidays. Though the topic has been brought more than once before our State’s General Court, legislation to either change Columbus Day or to add … Continue reading →

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