Fear Trifecta

A Creaky Old House, a Dark Night and a Tub of Noxzema

I lived in a constant state of fight-or-flight until my sister went to college. Sarah grew up to be one of the most kind and loving people despite the fact that she spent a lot of time attempting to make every one of my childhood fears come true. » Read more

Old Baby Girl

Never too old for a little degradation

Conventional femininity has never been my thing. My parents didn’t have the energy to curb my ruffian nature as a kid. After raising the six older siblings, they distilled their parenting down to a couple of basics: live by your own rules and to be true to yourself despite inevitable feedback. » Read more

Still Soaring

Michael Franti and Spearhead at LOH

Michael Franti and Spearhead set a lot of souls alight in the Lebanon Opera House in June. “SOULROCKER” is the perfect title for their new album. Music promoter Buddy Kirschner brought Michael Franti and Spearhead to LOH as a fundraiser for the Rusty Berrings Skatepark in Lebanon, NH. » Read more

Optimism Required!

Finding Balance in the Positive Pierce Family

Being positive is clearly the way to go in life, but there are some benefits to taking a moment of reflection before moving on. As the youngest of seven kids, I was marinated in optimism. » Read more

Oma the Great

Jenepher Lingelbach was one of the most loving, compassionate people I have known. When I married her son Bruce, it was clear that I hit the mother-in-law jackpot. I feel so grateful to have known this true wonder woman.

People who met Jenepher once and people who knew her for years appreciated her warm, genuine way of connecting. » Read more