Author Archives
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Good (?) Morning Hair!
Originally posted on Yankee Skeptic:
The internet and social media allow us to control our image. While the Kardashians have stylists, plastic surgeons, and trainers, the average person has a phone with an app that can “fix” your image. We… -
Douglas Cuddle Toys Keene
I recently moved to Keene New Hampshire, and I’ve enjoyed learning more about the history of this town that predates the history of the United States. Keene is a very old town, known for manufacturing everything from hats to glassware…. Read More ›
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Expensive Hair
When I was young I couldn’t afford a hair cut. I has this gorgeous long long hair. A boyfriend convinced me to cut it as he said it made me look too “Hippy”. Nice guy, but bad at giving hair… Read More ›
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Quality Qualters
People assume it takes millions or billions to be able to collect art. We all have images of collectors quietly raising numbered paddles ,or nodding their head, as they bid in million dollar increments at Sotheby’s auction house. It’s… Read More ›
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Coloring Book Masters-Stay in the Lines!
I recently moved to a new town, and found myself in the position of needing to make new friends. Of course, I have my wonderful internet friends (that I consider family) and my husband. Still I had lived over 25… Read More ›
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Paper Bag Popcorn!
Bern the Bunny enjoys a good snack as much as anyone, and decided to share with our readers how to make popcorn that is not only cheap but also good for you. While recent studies show breathing in fumes… Read More ›
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Pecos vs. Hillsborough: Crappy Places to Be From Smackdown!
Editor note: We have a little series called “Crappy Places to Be From” that pokes a stick at little dying towns with few redeeming qualities, and where TripAdvisor or Yelp often shows “Subway” in the top 5 restaurants in town…. Read More ›
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Howlidays are for Pets Also!
Originally posted on Yankee Skeptic:
this is the holiday version of “Where’s Waldo”, “Where’s the Cat?” This Boston beauty dares you to find her. My favorite detective dog Watson has his own tree, and enjoys the adult tree! he’s such… -
The Hmong Among Us, A Refugee Story
The history of the Hmong refugees coming to the United States is well documented. It was not always easy. I was living in Manitowoc Wisconsin during the early years of the refugees coming to the area, and did some volunteer… Read More ›