Congress needs to learn the meaning of compromise

Monday, September 23, 2024Saturday, August 29, 2020

It’s 4:28 a.m. and I can’t sleep. I’ve had many sleepless nights over the past six months as my mind works overtime always strategizing how to ensure our business will survive. This is true of thousands of other small business owners all over this great country. Uncertainty is a business’s worst nightmare; a nightmare we are all currently living and will be living for the unforeseeable future.

Vote for a governor for the people

Monday, September 23, 2024Thursday, August 27, 2020

Choose the candidate who will act and who has been committed to this work for decades; one who is ready to lead in this critical moment to and fulfill the Constitutional promise of equitable education access for every Granite State Student.

Governor should say no to Trump rally and yes to real responsibility for school plans

Monday, September 23, 2024Wednesday, August 26, 2020

Governor Sununu needs to stand up to Trump and tell him that our state will not host a rally until COVID is under control so we don’t undo the progress we’ve made. More than that, we need real leadership from Sununu to provide the information and resources that we need to safely return to school and community life.

Coping During a Pandemic

Monday, September 23, 2024Tuesday, August 25, 2020

I have talked to so many women lately who have reached a breaking point. It’s been difficult, there is so much guilt, and there seems to be no end. So what can we do about it?

Life in the Streets: The struggle with needles, COVID-19 and masks is (still) real

Tuesday, June 11, 2024Monday, August 24, 2020

It’s August 2020. What are my biggest obstacles these days you ask? The City of Manchester is still facing the abuse of heroin. We’re still trying to convince people that they should wear a mask when they go inside a store. I’m still dealing with coronavirus closing Manchester schools thus taking my job as a substitute teacher away. I feel like the virus has just begun. So why is it so hard for the general public to practice safety habits and ensure safety like many other parts of the world already has? I have faith in Manchester but I need to see some more action, this past week let me down!

Downward Facing Me

Tuesday, June 11, 2024Monday, August 24, 2020

I’m not particularly good at it. I’m not very limber, some Asanas are near-impossible for me — for example, I’m never going to learn Crow Pose — and, admittedly, watching sports and drinking beer often gets in the way of my practice.

Meeting our obligation to vulnerable students

Monday, September 23, 2024Saturday, August 22, 2020

Some school districts are trying to meet the needs of students with disabilities as outlined in their IEPs but many others are delaying the provision of necessary services or offering only one-size-fits-all education programs. A coalition of educational associations went so far as to suggest, “the best time to consider compensatory education [e.g., supports and services] is after the pandemic subsides.” We could not disagree more.

Jerome Duval: A proven leader with integrity and civility

Monday, September 23, 2024Wednesday, August 19, 2020

The Council needs a voice of reason and level-headedness that will steer clear of divisive party politics and base decisions and votes on the merits. Jerome Duval will respect the will of the voters and work cooperatively with whoever is elected governor. Though disagreements with the governor or other Executive Councilors will occur, Jerome will always be constructive, transparent, and civil on behalf of the citizens of District Four.

Aug. 22 at the Rex: A musical tribute to the Women of Classic Country

Tuesday, June 11, 2024Wednesday, August 19, 2020

Not since March 7th has GSM gone on the road and done a tribute show. Last time we held court was at the Rex Theatre for a Rolling Stones Tribute and the crowd ended up having to peel its teeth off the rug after a serious jaw-dropping 25-song extravaganza performed by four delicious bands.

It’s a panic attack, Jack

Tuesday, June 11, 2024Saturday, August 15, 2020

Let me preface this piece by saying that I’m not a psychologist or an expert on the topic. My experiences are not academic. But, in my opinion, the phrase — “I’m having a panic attack” — is one of the most overused and misunderstood of the modern age.