Each month as our team collaborates to assemble the magazine you hold in your hands, we giddily surmise that this issue is “The Best Troubadour yet!” Of course, once the pages of the calendar turn, we assume the same routine. Eyes wide with wonder, we review the brilliant photography and vivid poetry, the feature stories and profiles we’ve compiled, and we are reminded of how amazing the state is that we are blessed to call home.

You see, it is easy for us to relish the task of bringing these images and words to you, fresh and focused, in our magazine. And, it’s simpler still, to believe that each new image, poem, town profile, Troubadour Treasure and more, is even better than the last. What takes a moment to ponder, however, is why we are so fortunate to feel this way. The reason that each new issue is indeed better than the last is precisely because of you.

It is you who consistently share this journey with us every step of the way. It is you whose loyal readership and constant offerings of appreciation for this magazine, helps fuel our drive. Through your eyes, we are all reminded how special life in NH can be. You are wizards with words, so gifted and reflecting our feelings and fascination about our special place, and places, in life. You permit us all to live vicariously through your cameras, presenting snapshots of magical moments and superb scenery. You are the boundless source of history, tradition and basic goodness that allows us to write story after story. Collectively, the Troubadour has always been created for and by you.

So, perhaps as we reflect yet again on “The Best Troubadour yet,” we should really remember that we are paying homage as much to the content of the magazine as its creators. With this in mind, I can firmly declare this is, in fact, “The Best Troubadour yet!” And, assuming your continued endorsement and enhanced participation, I expect to make the same proclamation again next issue, and each subsequent issue along the way.