If you pay attention to politics, you know that New Hampshire’s “First in the Nation” primary voting is taking place today.
The very first voting in the state took place way up north in Dixville Notch just after the stroke of midnight. Residents gathered in the voting room of the Balsams Hotel to cast their ballots; we’re not talking about a lot of people so it doesn’t take more than a matter of minutes.
The Balsams is one of the remaining original “Grand Hotels.” The setting in the notch is quite beautiful; if you drive up to the golf course clubhouse and restaurant, you’ll see more spectacular scenery with panoramic views of the surrounding countryside.
The Balsams ~ Dixville Notch, NH
It never ends…the latest ridiculous news to come out of Washington, D.C. involves the House, where freshmen members were reminded this year that it’s an ethics violation to wish constituents “Merry Christmas” or “Happy New Year” via any form of written communication.
Presumably, this extends to “Happy Thanksgiving” and “Happy Hanukkah” as well.
An ethics violation. Seriously?
The country is $15 trillion in debt yet the P.C. police are out in force, worried about pesky holiday greetings.
Power was restored here last night, so we’re back to 100% operational.
Getting ready to add some new items to the store in time for your Christmas shopping! Stay tuned…
This autumn has been unusual here in New England; until last week, it had been unusually warm – and because we still hadn’t had a killing frost, many trees were still full of leaves.
Then came Saturday’s Nor’easter. That, too, was unusual in that it dumped snow on a region that doesn’t normally experience measurable accumulation until December.
The combination of snow and vegetation that was still leafed out was extremely damaging. All through the night one could hear violent sounds as huge branches (and sometimes entire trees) snapped under the weight of the heavy, wet snow.
Millions lost power.
Still this Monday morning we are without power in the studio – and our phones are also down. (I’m sitting at a McDonald’s at the moment to get online.) You can still shop – we will begin fulfilling your orders just as soon as we’re operational again. Thanks for your patience.
