Time sure does fly when you are having fun. This issue marks the culmination of an exciting first year for us bringing you The NH Troubadour. And, what a year it has been! As we have crafted these past 10 issues, you have welcomed us into your communities, your homes, and your hearts, and we couldn’t be more grateful for the outpouring of support you have shown us.

We have always designed this magazine to show off the majesty that is our great state. It is a marvel we witness in the magnificence of our scenic and charming mountains, lakes, trails, farms and coastline. And beyond the splendor of our surroundings, in the generosity and kindness of the people we have had the great fortune of meeting.

Together, we have shared poetry, prose and photography of unparalleled excellence. We have discovered the sometimes hidden, often obvious, but never overlooked charm of towns across the state. We have told tales, inspired by hard work, healing and history. We have met individuals and organizations dedicated to improving the lives of others by offering a helping hand to those less fortunate, or putting a smile on the faces of so many in need. In short, we have made as many new friends as we have delightful memories. We can only hope you have enjoyed taking this journey with us, as we look forward to an even more exhilarating year to come.

So, as we close out this first chapter, embracing a summer that no amount of wet weather can forever deny, we bring you a full complement of all the ingredients you have come to expect in the Troubadour—words, images and ideas that make you think, make you laugh, make you wonder, and above all else make you proud to call New Hampshire home.