Granite State Escapes
Back in late March I took a hike with writer Lily Hartman for her article "Granite State Escapes" for Merrimack Valley Magazine. We met in Hollis NH for a hike…
Podzycki-Harkins Wedding 2021
A special Sunday post for the wedding yesterday of my son Ryan Harkins to his fiancée Ashley Podzycki. Due to the pandemic a small wedding at the Tuscan Kitchen in…
President James Mabry Middlesex Community College
Finally events are coming back! Yesterday was a very special one for me for the retirement party for Middlesex Community College President James Mabry. He had much to be proud…
Flag Day 2021
Flag day celebrates the symbolism and history behind the American flag each year on the anniversary of the American flag’s official creation on June 14. I always enjoy finding new…
Cigars 7-20-4
The man behind the smoke is Kurt Kendall the proprietor of Twins Smoke Shop. For over two decades now he is a tobacconist and the man who re-ignited the 7-20-4…
Portrait with Julieann Thurlow of Reading Cooperative Bank
Portrait views with Julieann Thurlow of Reading Cooperative Bank for the article " Sweet Relief" by writer Katie Lovett for Merrimack Valley Magazine. We met at their cooperate offices in…
Day at the Beach
Just a day off taking a bike ride through Seabrook NH. I was playing with my Fuji X-e2 with a 27mm pancake lens for some early morning views as I…
Spring Ferments
Working with one of my favorite farmers, Emily Makrez at her F-Word Farm (F for food, farming, fermenting, foraging and other fun stuff). Emily was working on the article "Beyond…
Spelling Bee Portrait with Professor Ginger Hurajt
Portrait with Northern Essex Community College Professor Ginger Hurajt. Her love of words was fueled by her competing in the 1975 National Spelling Bee. We spent a little time on…
Warm Spring Salads
I spent a little time with Marc and Chris Horne of Horne Family Farms for their recipe prep for Pan Roasted Cabbage and Beet Salad and Peas and Braised Lettuce…