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Also a place where conversation happens – from Letters to the Editor and Op/Eds to The Soapbox, you’re welcome to tell us how you really feel.
The ‘kids these days’ are not okay
read more…: The ‘kids these days’ are not okayAs I’ve been begrudgingly hurled into middle-age—soon to be old and cantankerous—it’s now high time for me to pass into this vast world of adult condescension and critique “the kids these days.” Only I can’t speak from a place of exasperation, only concern, when I say, “The kids these days are not okay.”
The visual stories of our lives
read more…: The visual stories of our livesI took my first black-and-white photos with a Brownie camera where you looked down at the lens to see your subject; and you even had to insert and roll the 110 film inside the camera in the dark. I wasn’t alone. Millions of Brownie cameras were sold to a hungry consumer population.
Let’s make Manchester even better…
read more…: Let’s make Manchester even better…I believe that we can work on solving the ongoing issues of addiction and homelessness while working on the continued development of our city so that it is an even better place for all. (As a city, we need to be able to do both. Yes, we have issues, but we also have opportunities that should not be overlooked or ignored because we are too focused on solving issues. (Of course, I say this as an optimist).
All’s well that ends well
read more…: All’s well that ends wellWhile she was not a Shakespearean scholar, my grandmother—who was an avid reader and one of the few mortals I’ve known deserving of canonization—was fond of using a title of one of The Bard’s plays for its idiomatic wisdom. “All’s well that ends well,” my grandmother would say at the resolution of any issue, ranging from a brush fire to an inferno.
Dive into the deep end at the 13th Annual Winter Blues Tour Jan. 29 at The Rex
read more…: Dive into the deep end at the 13th Annual Winter Blues Tour Jan. 29 at The RexThankfully, you can do just that on Sunday the Jan. 29 at The Rex Theatre on Amherst Street where they’ll be hosting the “New England Winter Blues Festival,” a gathering of country heavy rock blues with some good grind-it-down sound, with a dash of Italian born rhythm and roots. The show starts at 4 p.m.
Attention training for your dog, made easy: Some simple tips for a lifetime of obedience and fun
read more…: Attention training for your dog, made easy: Some simple tips for a lifetime of obedience and funWant a better-behaved dog? Want to wow your friends with an amazingly well-trained best friend? Start with attention training! It’s simple and is the basis for a lifetime of obedience and fun!
Letters: Delivering more funding for your community
read more…: Letters: Delivering more funding for your communityThe decision to run for your State Senator blossomed from my love for our beautiful Granite State. I hoped to be a voice for the families of District 9, and even more so, highlight the many towns frequently overlooked by legislators due to their comparatively small size. I see these little communities as major contributors to New Hampshire’s character and made it a priority to see that they received the support and resources needed to thrive.
Start your engines: Push the button!
read more…: Start your engines: Push the button!Which got me to thinking — what goes around comes around, be it in fashion, food, hairstyles, cars. Now, as my husband pointed out to me, the engines of cars from the 1960s started in a very different manner than cars today. Even though I understand that fact, I couldn’t help but recall that the 1960 Rambler I learned to drive in and the 2019 Honda CRV both started with a push to a button. The Rambler needed an actual key in the ignition; the CRV needs the key FOB close by. It gave me a sort of “back to the future” moment.
God bless this glorious Wild Card Weekend
read more…: God bless this glorious Wild Card WeekendI tried to slow my breathing, struggling to recall the techniques that my wife—a yoga instructor—taught me to use in states of intense anxiety. For a football fan and a sports gambler, Wild Card Weekend is a religious observance, and with a quick spit of discourse, suddenly, my grandiose romantic plans came crashing to earth.
The Soapbox: Discomfort can be the catalyst for change
read more…: The Soapbox: Discomfort can be the catalyst for changeAs we remember Dr. King, how he navigated the tumultuous times he lived in and how he dreamed of a better future for all of us, I hope we remember the moments he called on us to move from our zone of comfort and lean into the discomfort of challenging ourselves, our family and friends, and our neighbors to grow beyond our sphere of experiences and to acknowledge the lived experiences of those whose ideologies are different than our own.
Missed them last week? Catch them next month. Idlewild: A Celebration of The Allman Brothers Band
read more…: Missed them last week? Catch them next month. Idlewild: A Celebration of The Allman Brothers BandIf you closed your eyes at the Rex Theater Saturday evening, you virtually thought the Allman Brothers Band was playing live, right for you.
How to enter a gym like a middle-aged man with high cholesterol
read more…: How to enter a gym like a middle-aged man with high cholesterolPack some workout clothes in a bag in your backseat and drive directly to the gym after work. Do not stop at the bar for a pitcher of draft beer and buffalo wings, even if your buddies’ cars are in the parking lot. Wrong parking lot. Laser focus, fatty. Keep driving.
A private tutor for every student
read more…: A private tutor for every studentResearch supports the benefits and efficacy of tutoring for students. One of the greatest challenges, however, is ensuring that students access tutoring when they need help. A recent study by the Annenberg Institute at Brown University highlights one of the problems with opt-in tutoring services. As it turns out, students who are struggling and likely need the tutoring the most are the least likely to engage the support. Therefore, access to tutoring becomes the barrier.
Issue without many Solutions: Homelessness in Manchester
read more…: Issue without many Solutions: Homelessness in ManchesterIn honor of the new year, I was going to lay out some things that are done in other cities that may work here, (adapting ideas is a good thing in my opinion). But in light of the recent deaths of two homeless people, I switched gears and am going to write about an issue that is unfortunately as common in Manchester as the day is long.
The Art of the Meal
read more…: The Art of the MealIn this age of Orwellian cognitive dissonance, it’s vital to look out for Number One. When the smoke clears from the Amazon wildfires in 30 years, there will be no Amazon, Amazon Prime or Amazonian critters. Boo Hoo. There will, however, be you, and as a 21st-century hunter-gatherer everything is yours for the taking.