The Political Climate: Carbon Coalition

The Politicial Climate is a blog on the Carbon Coalition Web site. It speaks for New Hampshire Citizens for a Responsible Energy Policy, and is an ongoing commentary fon the NH Primary and Climate Change.

Kudos to the Carbon Coalition for their first step into the blogging ring in August of this year. Their topic categories include election, energy, policy, etc., which gives you a good idea that their focus in on influencing voters and candidates regarding climate change, and to keep us updated on who says (and does) what during the primaries.

Their affiliated organizations include well known and reputable New Hampshire organizations: the Society for the Protection of New Hampshire Forests, Audubon Society of New Hampshire, and NHPIRG (New Hampshire Public Interest Research Group); and then some well-known national organizations, Appalachian Mountain Club and Clean Air-Cool Planet.

Keep an eye on this blog, I expect it to become a powerful champion of our future.

The greatest negative of this blog is that it don't allow comments, and all the posts are anonymous. Hey folks, I realize that global warming is a hot topic (pun intended), but moderate your posts, and allow some disagreement. That is what blogging is about. Also I'd be interested in knowing who is the author, and if there is more than one.

J

The Eye

Every Monday, without fail, you can expect something new from John Herman.

John Herman, the eccentricly creative vblogger of The Eye (a video blog) is 100 years old... oops he lives in Exeter New Hampshire that is 100 years old.. oops... well something like that. Reportedly he'd like to meet Baron Munchausen and Don Quixote for cookies and milk.

The down side is that there is no commenting on this video blog. However, he is also a regular poster on Blog: Area 603, so you can comment from there. [I stand corrected. You may comment. See John's note in the comment section].

A great read for musicians, actors, writers, and culture elitists in the New Hampshire area.

J

Ewe & I Farm

Cindy Yager of Sutton Mills, New Hampshire is the blogger, shepherdess, hand-spinner and hand-knitter of Ewe & I Farm.

Her posts are a folksy, down-to-earth and literally home spun. She writes about both her family's important and lesser events--from the wedding of her daughter to the death of her new Horned Dorset ewe.

Blogging since 2005, most of her posts are about real life on her New Hampshire sheep farm. She includes some very interesting and fun photographs.

Janice

New Hampshire State of Mind

New Hampshire State of Mind is a new blog (July 2006) with edgy, honest commentary from a Bedford New Hampshire resident in the technology industry.

This blog is brand spanking new, and has a clean look. Topics vary between humor and seriousness, and from local to international.

I especially enjoyed "Massachusetts v New Hampshire - It's Emblematic" which goes into great detail regarding Massachusett's 47 symbols and emblems to New Hampshire's "mere 16."

Definitely a blog to bookmark, and return to...

J

New Hampshire Nature Notes by Eric Orff

Eric Orff, a certified wildlife biologist for the NH Fish and Game Department, author, lecturer, and photographer has been blogging at "New Hampshire Nature Notes" for the past three years, about what New Hampshire's very own Mother Nature is up to. He has also been doing radio PSAs (public service announcements) about wildlife for the state of New Hampshire.

His weekly blog entries describe what is outside your window, with a naturalist's slant. He speaks honestly about the impact of human interaction on the world around us. There is a mix of joy and sadness in the facts that he shares, and the secrets of the animal kingdom are revealed.

From the fate of tiny brook floater mussels, to the current population of New Hampshire's moose, this blog is full of fun and fascinating information, and gorgeous photographs.

A great read for everyone.

The only negative is that this is a diary page on a regular web site (i.e. no automatic posting of reader comments). But I'm sure if you have a comment or question, use Eric's very handy email address at the top of the page, and he will accomodate you.

J

Orion Rising - Diary of A New Life

The blogger of Orion Rising is actually Orion's dad aka Pavel Cenkl of Bethlehem New Hampshire. While raising his son (Orion of course), he manages to teach and write.

Since December of 2004 he has posted frequent stories and photographs. An obviously adoring parent, Pavel's thoughtful and lovely stories are well worth reading.

Eye candy that makes you smile.

J

Bogieblog--The Life and Times of Bogie

Bogie (of Bogieblog) and her Wonderful Spouse live in a small town in New Hampshire.

A veteran blogger (with archives back to January of 2002), she has a great sense of humor (her recent post about surviving the heat is a hoot).

Her posting categories are eclectic, running the gamut of At Home, Cooking, and even Cursed. ("If anything worked in the Bogie household, the first time and the way it was supposed to work, I would die of freaking amazement."

This is a diary with an attitude.

J