Upper Valley News & Blog

FANTASTIC SHOW AT THE HOOD MUSEUM OF ART

marthdiebold — Tue, 07 Nov 2006 20:21:23 +0000

The Hood Museum of Art at Dartmouth College is presently showing a fantastic show entitled “Dreaming their way: Australian Aboriginal Women Painters”. Approximately 55 intensely colored canvases and intricate paintings on bark make a marvellous show — don’t miss it! Jane Darrach

My drive to the office

marthdiebold — Tue, 07 Nov 2006 19:50:02 +0000

My ride to the office the other day was the most beautiful experience. I chose to drive along Rt 5 in Vermont which runs parallel to the Connecticut River. It was early morning and quite cool. Mist was rising off the river as the sun was just beginning to crest over the New Hampshire hills on the other side. I like to keep my eye posted for ducks, birds etc. I saw a large bird flying in the distance coming my way. To my delight, it was a bald eagle cruising the river most likely fishing. It allowed me to have a great view and I was most delighted with that experience. A short distance down the road I heard the train coming which, in our area, is a pleasure to watch. The train was traveling north, going very slow, carrying saw logs and crossed the trestle bridge over the Ompompanoosuc River just as the sun came out and provided a picture perfect photo shot. I was sorry I didn’t have my camera with me. As I was nearing town I had to take a small detour around a pick up truck that had lost a huge wooden box of butternut squash all over the road. Two fellows were standing in the road wondering just how they were going to deal with it. Another missed photo opportunity.

Living in the Upper Valley is a wonderful experience and just a simple ride to work can be well…simply beautiful.

Susanne

HALLOWEEN VISITORS

marthdiebold — Wed, 01 Nov 2006 15:44:15 +0000

We had a good number of trick or treaters on Blueberry Hill. From scary ninjas, to adorable Pippi Longstocking and an incredibly sweet cat they came and took candy — not enough to finish the overabundant supply, but a lot of it! A number of parents came with the smaller kids and it was fun to meet some new neighbors we didn’t know before. Jane Darrach

HALLOWEEN

marthdiebold — Tue, 31 Oct 2006 18:54:28 +0000

In many areas of the US safety concerns have limited Halloween activities for children. In the Blueberry Hill area of Hanover, where I live, we are fortunate that the neighborhood still feels safe enough for parents to encourage their children to go house to house in the time honored way. And it seems to be an event that is anticipated eagerly by both adults and children.

As I walk the dog in the morning I often meet Mike, who lives down the road and has a 7 year old. This morning he said to me “Ready for the big night?” It seems as important to him as it must to his son, Connor.

My normal pattern is to go to the Hanover Coop for candy about a week before Halloween. But the more encounters I have with people like Mike in advance of the big night, the weaker I get, until on the actual day of Halloween I’m back at the store doubling my stock of candies. Now I’m ready! I’ll let you know how many children actually turn up! Jane Darrach

New MarthaDieboldHanover.com Website!

marthdiebold — Mon, 16 Oct 2006 06:26:42 +0000

Hello! Take a look around and let me know what you think!

Sincerely, Nick Salls!

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marthdiebold — Mon, 16 Oct 2006 06:16:59 +0000

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