Part 5: Abraham is called to sacrifice Isaac; laughter becomes slaughter
read more…: Part 5: Abraham is called to sacrifice Isaac; laughter becomes slaughterA test of biblical proportions, and a testament to God’s faithfulness in return.
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Classic film review: ‘The Gang’s All Here,’ a Camp Classic
read more…: Classic film review: ‘The Gang’s All Here,’ a Camp ClassicKnown as a camp classic, the 1943 production of 20th Century Fox motion picture The Gang’s All Here, was mainly a vehicle to showcase the hottest starlet of the day, Carmen Miranda.
Of night crawlers, back alleys and a pizza slice of life
read more…: Of night crawlers, back alleys and a pizza slice of lifeNext time I’m standing at a corner on Elm Street, sharing a slice of meat-lovers pizza and an orange soda with a homeless person on a Friday night talking about sports or family or about the missteps we’ve taken in life, I’m going to ask if they see more of a willingness from their fellow Mancunians to thumb a quarter their way, or slide a buck into a cup as they both look away.
D’Allesandro: Why I’m running for State Senate
read more…: D’Allesandro: Why I’m running for State SenateOn November 6th, the citizens of the 20th Senate District will be voting for their state senator. The people must look at the record and cast their ballot for the person whom they believe will best represent them.
Gericke: Vote like your rights depend on it
read more…: Gericke: Vote like your rights depend on itDid you know there will be two Constitutional amendments on the Nov. 6th ballot? Since political TV ads are spilling over from Massachusetts that may lead to confusion for Granite State voters, here’s a breakdown of the two questions that will appear on your New Hampshire ballot:
Music scene is alive and well – and ready for a shot at the Rex Revival, done right
read more…: Music scene is alive and well – and ready for a shot at the Rex Revival, done rightWhen someone says that the downtown music scene is “deficient” and that the take over of the Rex by the Palace should be viewed as a rescue mission, I not only find that offensive, I see it as giving the Palace Theater a pass for failing the music community in Manchester for years now.
Manchester is home
read more…: Manchester is homeWe have made it our home for many reasons and I hope you will consider making it your home, too.
Musings on energy efficiency mediocrity: NH’s No. 21!
read more…: Musings on energy efficiency mediocrity: NH’s No. 21!The Granite State’s disappointing record when it comes to energy efficiency becomes downright outrageous when you consider that we lag behind every other New England state. You literally have to go south of the Mason-Dixon Line to find a state with a worse ranking than ours.
Superheroines among us: Of kindness and kittens
read more…: Superheroines among us: Of kindness and kittens“But I also believe the way people treat animals is a reflection on how they treat human beings. It makes it hard to be compassionate for one another if we can’t feel compassion for animals that are helpless.”
As students, we all share in our teachers’ burden during these stalled contract negotiations
read more…: As students, we all share in our teachers’ burden during these stalled contract negotiationsNote: This op/ed was originally published in Central High School’s student newspaper, The Little Green, on September 28, 2018. Those