Remembering Tomie dePaola

Monday, June 10, 2024Friday, April 3, 2020

I first met Tomie dePaola, the way I imagine most people did, through his illustrations and books. Strega Nona and Big Anthony came to life for my kids and more recently for my grand-kids. The kindly every-person’s Italian grandma. Loving and feisty with an always-full-magic pot of pasta. Of course, she had to save her small town from being overrun by pasta when Big Anthony did what any little child could imagine doing — misusing the witch’s magic and getting into trouble.

Different Voices: Part Two. NH Primary Eve. Manchester

Monday, June 10, 2024Tuesday, February 11, 2020

Manchester had a carnival atmosphere last night but in a good way. The entire spectrum of political America was in town. From our sitting President at SNHU Arena to Tulsi Gabbard at the Rex Theatre, you could weave your way along all of Elm Street and find the city full of life. The streets were well-lit, densely populated and the restaurants all looked busy.

Different Voices: The NH Youth Climate and Clean Energy Town Hall

Monday, June 10, 2024Thursday, February 6, 2020

Feb 5, 2020 Concord NH MANCHESTER, NH — The NH Youth Climate and Clean Energy Town Hall kicked off with

Spotlight On: Palace Theatre ‘Piano Men’ performance

Monday, June 10, 2024Sunday, February 2, 2020

Last-chance review of ‘The Pianomen’ closing Sunday at The Palace.

Manchester in Focus: A welcoming vibe for Mayor Craig and the city’s 2020 vision

Tuesday, June 11, 2024Wednesday, January 8, 2020

At a time when shrillness and discord seem to dominate politics, Manchester came together to welcome its first female mayor Joyce Craig to a second term in office yesterday.

Life off the Rails: Be a Blessing to Others

Monday, September 23, 2024Monday, December 2, 2019

November was a horrendous month for me. My mom died suddenly on Veteran’s Day – 89 years old with Alzheimer’s but otherwise stable health. Expected eventually but a numbing shock all the same. My dad followed three days later, some random point in his long, slow, steady decline. The three days between their deaths and my knowledge that neither knew anything about the other’s last days has been eerie and almost mystical.

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