Some thoughts after attending my first gay wedding
read more…: Some thoughts after attending my first gay weddingAnd while this might make me seem unhip, it was the first gay wedding that I’ve ever attended, and I am almost 50 years old.
Point of View
Local voices chime in on a variety of topics.
Letters: ‘Joyce Craig failed Manchester’
read more…: Letters: ‘Joyce Craig failed Manchester’Under Joyce Craig’s leadership, Manchester was a disaster.
The Soapbox: ‘Two-dozen Manchester business owners and community leaders sign letter debunking Kelly Ayotte’s Lies’
read more…: The Soapbox: ‘Two-dozen Manchester business owners and community leaders sign letter debunking Kelly Ayotte’s Lies’The following is a letter to the editor and does not necessarily reflect the opinions of Manchester Ink Link or its sponsors.
This is the church at which I worship
read more…: This is the church at which I worshipI’ve been to a few services. Last night, though. Last night hit different. Usually I check my pockets before I go, but a tiny miracle must’ve crawled out of one. For some time between a few nanoseconds and a lifetime, my brain quit yammering. It sat down, got real quiet behind my face. And in that stillness, I slipped somewhere. Maybe a trance. Maybe a meditation. Maybe a short walk into a parallel dimension. It was so like nothing it was one of the best somethings I’ve ever had. This church is heaven—even if it has no opinion about anything.
Proof is just noise
read more…: Proof is just noiseToday, our big trip flips. This isn’t just pretty deserts or cold coastlines anymore. This is Africa the way every kid imagines it. Wide-eyed, lions-on-the-savanna Africa. And in some freak stroke of genius (luck, really), we’ve saved the best for last. Cake after dinner. Ice cream, maybe even sprinkles.
Informed voters wanted
read more…: Informed voters wantedIn 50 days, we will be heading to the polls to choose a new President and Vice-President, as well as members of the House, and in some states Senators, and in states like New Hampshire, Governor, Executive Council, State Representatives, State Senators, and County offices. It is often said that “this election is the most important of our lifetime,” to which I usually laugh, but believe that this one may be because our choices represent two very different directions for our state and country.
I’ll always have chickadees
read more…: I’ll always have chickadeesO P I N I O N TINY WHITE BOX By Keith Howard Rob was almost killed by an elephant. If
ACLU-NH: Sununu signed HB 1569, a bill that would create needless barriers to vote
read more…: ACLU-NH: Sununu signed HB 1569, a bill that would create needless barriers to votePOINT OF VIEW CONCORD, NH– Ater saying in June that he’s “not looking to make any significant changes in voting
Bad news for Buster and babies: Reflections on the presidential debate
read more…: Bad news for Buster and babies: Reflections on the presidential debateTrump then told the world audience a racist whopper about Haitian migrants in Springfield, Ohio, who were eating people’s domestic pets, their dogs and cats. Buster took notice of this one, perhaps the only living creature who believed Trump’s tall tale. But Buster has no interest in becoming a pug burger and will now likely support the former president moving forward.
Elevated Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE) risk in Southern NH – your next steps
read more…: Elevated Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE) risk in Southern NH – your next stepsAs we move from the warm summer months to the crisp days of fall, it’s important to remain vigilant about the risks posed by mosquito-borne illnesses, particularly Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE). While rare, EEE is a serious viral disease with a high mortality rate. Tragically, this has been underscored by a recent death here in New Hampshire, reminding us all of the critical need for awareness and prevention.