Did you know that the New Hampshire State Senate is the first state legislative body in the country’s history with a female majority? I didn’t either until I read this article:
http://www.electwomen.com/?p=1074
I think that is something to be very proud about. It isn’t just a token women, or even a female leader, but an actual majority!
People forget that NH is a very rural state, and though the 21st century has arrived some of our most pleasing events are based on our farming roots.
With that in mind let me introduce to you the Coppal House Farmwhere you can go for an old-fashioned, horse-drawn wagon or sleigh ride.
It doesn’t run all the time, but it is running this friday and on this weekend.
It’s a huge place of some 78 acres with great scenery and beautiful views of the fields and woods. Although they do provide lap blankets I recommend that you dress warmly.
Live in or near Portsmouth, NH, and need help with tax preparation? There is a charitable organization that can help you.
The full address is Northeast Credit Union | 100 Borthwick Avenue | Portsmouth
Appointments are being taken through March 14 for the free tax preparation program and can be made by phoning NECU at 422-9804.
Tomorrow is the Chilly Chili Cook-Off at Flatbread’s at the Eastern Slope Inn. Now there are a lot of chili cook-offs in this world, but in my mind this one is particularly special. It isn’t just Chili con Carne, it’s more like a way of life!
Now you might not consider Chili to be a New Hampshire speciality, but you’d be wrong! I can point you to one famed recipied from a former governor of the state!
I mean it really is a disgrace:
DOVER, N.H. - A former New Hampshire congressional candidate has been released from jail after serving eight months for faking a car crash.
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This is the type of people who are supposed want to represent our Granite State to Washington, D.C.? I know he didn’t win or anything and yes he has been in jail. But the whole thing just rankles that people like this even consider becoming candidates, or that we even consider them!
But what with school and work I haven’t had much time for blogging. But things are lightening up again and I do want to have my say about NH and also to put down in writing some of the thoughts I’ve had which should help my friends who read this and are visiting in the region.
So stand by for a few more posts shortly!
Oh what a month June has been. Stacey and I have been quite busy between family and work, but we’re slowly making our way back out to tour the rest of New Hampshire, and write about our experiences. This past week, we visited Hampton Beach, the beach village that is politically connected to the town of Hampton, but essentially considered its own town, including a different zip code.
Howdy, I reckon you’re here looking for a bit of information about the great state of New Hampshire. Well, you’ve come to the right place, as I have lived in the great “Granite State” my entire life. First, before I get started, I want to take a minute and introduce myself and tell you how this site came about.
My name is Jon Watson and I’m a resident of the very quaint town of Plymouth, New Hampshire. I am happily married to Stacey (Smith) Watson, and we both love to talk long and peaceful walks along Plymouth and the beautiful Plymouth State University campus. We’ve been happily married for thirteen years and have two children.