The New England language is probably easier to learn than one of the numerous New England accents. But like English itself, there are few rules. As soon as you’ve identified a rule, you discover more exceptions than examples. For instance, you might hear a Maine man say he intends to go gunnin’ for partridge that […]
Yankee Magazine
Rhode Island
Harbor Seal at Roger Williams Park Zoo
A harbor seal pokes his head out of the water at Roger Williams Park Zoo in Providence, Rhode Island.
Food
Pecan Pie Bars
Main Dishes
Sauerkraut-and-Sausage Casserole
Side Dishes
Bean-Hole Baked Beans
Food
Health Salad
Rhode Island
Backyard Birdhouse
This birdhouse sits on a fence post in our backyard in Foster, Rhode Island. Its weathered beauty reflects our New England enviroment.
History
Frankly, We’d Sooner Old
In New England, old is good while new is, at best, suspect. For instance, in the vague but nonetheless real social scheme of things, old houses are better than new houses. Old companies are better to work for than new companies. Better to own an old barn than to build a brand-new one. Old wooden […]