Writing poetry in form can be demanding but extremely helpful to the poet. Being forced into following some rules often forces the poet to get right to the heart of the matter. The following poem, a pantoum, has a unique form: an interlocking series of quatrains (four-line stanzas) with lines two and four of each […]
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Eastman in motion…
Eastman Rocks
Article and Photos By Craig McArt Stone walls course throughout Eastman, many crossing residents’ properties. Eastman’s property grid overlays former farmsteads whose fields and pastures were lined with stones heaved up by the frost and, with backbreaking effort, stacked to form walls. Some of the walls marked boundaries, others enclosed livestock, and still others bordered […]
…and Rocks Some More!
Story and Photos By Richard Sachs Stone arch, a wall that looks a bit like a dragon, two five-foot tall stone figures: Where did those come from? Seemingly overnight, a front yard nearby was dominated by rock constructions, a little bit Stonehenge, a little bit Frankenstein. It seems that they are the creations of Jack […]
Strolling Stroing
Article by Craig McArt and Renée Gustafson Photo by Craig McArt Eastman Lake is fed from the north by Stroing Brook, a stream that drains a pristine valley lying largely within a conservation easement we have with New Hampshire Fish and Game. The land surrounding the valley was first cleared for fields and pastures […]
Creating a Community of Athletes
By Leslie Moses • Photos Courtesy of Eastman Recreation It is the 10th Anniversary of the Eastman Splash, Mash & Dash Sprint Triathlon and Kids’ Race. It is amazing to see how much this event has grown over the years and how many triathletes it has created or inspired within our community and local area. […]
Peppermint Patty’s 2012
Cyndy Adamic and Suzanne Goldman will return as Peppermint Patty’s concessionaires for the third season. To round out the South Cove experience, Cyndy and Suzanne will combine their creative ideas to develop additional items for their original menu. Back by popular demand will be their signature lobster picnics overlooking Eastman Lake on Tuesday and Thursday […]
WHAT WE DON’T WANT IN OUR LAKE: PAHs & PPCPs
By Jackie Underhill What are PAHs? Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAH s) is the scientific name for coal tar and other similar substances. Coal tar is a black, viscous waste product derived from the distillation of coal during the production of steel. Driveway sealants, vehicle emissions, crude oil and power plants are all sources of […]
Loon Lites
By Milt Weinstein By the time you read this column, a pair of loons has probably settled on Eastman Lake. This could be the fourth year in a row that two chicks will have fledged from Eastman Lake — for the first time in recorded Eastman history! Fortunately for the parents, and unlike humans, they […]
Be A Lake Host This Summer
By Sharon Parker Most everyone has read about nearby lake associations that are fighting invasive flora, like Eurasian and Variable Milfoil, at a great expense of money and time. Here at Eastman we are fortunate that our lake remains clean of these invasives. This could be good luck, but most likely it is due to the sharp eyes of […]
Peter’s Picks
By Peter Hope Because of the lack of snow at Eastman this past winter, we were unable to enjoy our usual Snowshoe Hike Program. In order to walk in the woods, traction devices, such as stabilicers or MICRO spikes were much better options. But an early spring just might allow extended three-season hiking! Of course, please stay off all trails until they are completely dry. […]
John’s Glen Extension
Article by Leslie Moses • Photos by Andy Eastman The John’s Glen ski area is a favorite spot for skiers and snowshoers, in part because it is usually the first and last place where there is snow. The multiple loops and beginner terrain make it the perfect place to try out your skating technique or […]