Franconia Notch, New hampshire

I was glancing through "my pictures" file looking for photos that might inspire a post. I'm sorry to say I have not been out traveling much in the last few months so the pickings are slim! But I came across some photos my daughter took one stormy afternoon going through the Franconia Notch in the White Mountains on our way to our house in Vermont.

It's a funny place the "Notch"... passing through on a sunny clear day you are awed by the beauty of the mountains that engulf you as you head north, yet days like the one these pictures were taken have a certain gloom about them with a bold reminder of the quick and fierce storms that can roll through these granite topped peaks , easily claiming lives as they have done so many times in the past. We have a saying whenever we go hiking in Franconia Notch...."cotton kills"....it is part in jest but also a reminder to be prepared while enjoying the great outdoors in this spectacular park.

Post your comments about experiences you have had while hiking the "Notch".

Check the link to Franconia Notch for more information on hiking and camping in this section of the White Mountians.

Medelise

Franconia Notch, New hampshire

Election Day

Election Day....finally here! It is getting harder and harder to weed through the barage of e-mails from various friends and family members trying to sway an already established mindset. I have enjoyed the many humerous tidbits coming over the airways poking fun at both canidates...although we all know that Barack's campaign has been spared the bulk of the attention. Yes, even though I am a dedicated Obama supporter, it has been hard not to notice the favoritism shown to him by the media...in this I agree with my republican opposition.

Indeed this is an important election, so I encourage all to vote. But with that said, I have an inner desire and wish to see some acceptance of the results after the day is through and the polls have shut down.

A little peace on earth or should I say peace between democrats and republicans would be a welcome Change....and isn't that what we are all really hoping for as this election winds down?

Medelise