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General John Stark talk at the Apotheca in Goffstown, NH

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Live free or die: Death is not the worst of evils. How can you not like our state motto? Attributed to a toast made by General John Stark on July 31st, 1809 On Sunday we celebrated my Mom's birthday by attending a talk at Apotheca  in Goffstown, NH It was fitting that Rodney Stark (who is related to John Stark) gave the talk. He shared books with the audience describing both John and Molly Stark. Rodney was assisted by Sandy Whipple, Adult Services and Outreach at the Goffstown Public Library . Sandy had prepared some cookies and other foods that would have been served at tea in the Revolutionary times. Sandy Whipple and Rodney Stark Just in time for high tea Texting General Washington Helpful assistant delivered more cookies during the talk General Stark General Stark Betty Poltrack and Rodney Stark My mom is a member of the New Boston Historical Society which currently has the Molly Stark cannon on disp

A look back - March 2009

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It doesn't happen very often but occasionally my Clivia will bloom. Usually when I let it enjoy some of the cooler outdoor temperatures.

Eyesore for Sale, just $179,000

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Update (01/06/2018) - Sold and Refurbished As the winter snows melt away some of the ugliness reemerges. Sadly Central School is still vacant, still for sale and still an eyesore. This is UGLY Winter was tough