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October 24, 2011

At the Margaret and H.A. Rey Center in Waterville Valley (the Reys wrote the Curious George books; I love me some Curious George), I met many nice folks and reconnected with some old friends.

Among the new friends were Sue and Lisa from Harmon’s Cheese in Sugar Hill. They told the story of their boss, the indomitable Maxine Aldridge. When a tourist asked Maxine what the difference was between Vermont and New Hampshire maple syrup, Maxine quipped, “The Connecticut River.”

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About this blog

Rebecca Rule, author of Live Free and Eat Pie: A Storyteller’s Guide to New Hampshire, spends a lot of time on the road, traveling to her performances throughout the Granite State and beyond. She loves her home state, meeting lots of great people and visiting both new and familiar places. She shares stories that she finds with her this blog. So please "join" her on the road and check back often.

About Becky

Becky has lived all her life (so far) in New Hampshire. She has written several other popular books set in her home state, including "The Best Revenge," a collection of short stories that was named one of the five Essential New Hampshire Books by New Hampshire Magazine, and "Could Have Been Worse: True Stories, Embellishments and Outright Lies." However, she is probably best known for her live storytelling events, many sponsored by the New Hampshire Humanities Council.

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