The first year without The Captain
read more…: The first year without The Captainyear ago on Monday, I received a phone call from my cousin that I knew would be coming, yet it didn’t make it any easier to navigate when she spoke the actual words.
Point of View
Local voices chime in on a variety of topics.
Calling out 2 wildlife commissioners for neglect of duty as guardians of all NH wildlife
read more…: Calling out 2 wildlife commissioners for neglect of duty as guardians of all NH wildlifeBased on their public hostility towards coyotes and their failure to respect the role of coyotes in NH’s ecosystem, the Voices of Wildlife in NH encourages the Governor and Executive Council to use RSA 206:4 to begin the process of the removal of these two Commissioners for neglect of duty. They are the guardians of all of NH’s wildlife, not just the ones they approve of.
It’s not a home without them
read more…: It’s not a home without themThe bonds that we have with our dogs, cats, birds or other mammals (not sure if you can bond with a reptile) is at times as strong as with a dear friend or family member.
In the event of my demise, read the Manchester INKLINK!
read more…: In the event of my demise, read the Manchester INKLINK!Whenever I travel, I think about the possibility of death, my death. I know the word “possibility” could be replaced by “certainty,” but I’m talking about dying during a particular period. Morocco is a safe country. I’ll be driving a safe car. I’ll be staying in safe lodgings. Still. Camels get rabies (I think). Flash floods very occasionally strike the Sahara. Meteors hit the earth.
Yard Sailin’
read more…: Yard Sailin’With May to September being prime yard sale time in these parts, I thought it useful to list a few items that can be construed as the Holy Grails of yard sale finds in Manchester. One never knows.
Baseball is back, baby
read more…: Baseball is back, babyI presume I can speak on behalf of all Bruins fans when I say that Sunday night’s Game 7 loss to the Florida Panthers in the first round on the playoffs was a real kick in the Richard.
The evolution of a logo – and how to represent the autism spectrum
read more…: The evolution of a logo – and how to represent the autism spectrumWhen brainstorming a logo for this column, I thought of phrases like “Solving the puzzle” or “Missing pieces.” I immediately thought of the single, multicolored puzzle piece which has historically been an established symbol when talking about issues related to autism.
Symphony NH Celebrates 100 years
read more…: Symphony NH Celebrates 100 yearsSymphony NH, which performed its first concert on April 29, 1923, celebrated its anniversary with a performance exactly to the day one hundred years later, April 29, 2023. The two years of planning leading up to this anniversary event included working through pandemic obstacles. The result was an outstanding concert, played to a full house.
What to do in the Queen City (this week and beyond)
read more…: What to do in the Queen City (this week and beyond)I love living in the city because there is always so much to do. And living in the north makes this time of year through the fall an especially great time for us to come out and celebrate at the many events in our city.
Safe spaces are a lot of work
read more…: Safe spaces are a lot of workIt occurred to me during one of these sessions recently – me there with a nice cup of steaming coffee, dog at my feet, half a dozen kids screaming their lungs out in my backyard – that we’ve become that house.
I’ve got my smart phone, I’ve got some Velcro; which body part should I attach my phone to?
read more…: I’ve got my smart phone, I’ve got some Velcro; which body part should I attach my phone to?Am I the only person who doesn’t have their cell phone by their side to immediately respond to messages, especially text messages?
Want cheaper electricity? Let’s get Manchester onto community power
read more…: Want cheaper electricity? Let’s get Manchester onto community powerThanks to a state law passed in 2019, municipalities like Manchester are allowed to purchase energy directly from wholesale electricity suppliers in search of the lowest price possible for their residents. We already have two great local examples to follow: the Community Power Coalition of New Hampshire (CPCNH) and Keene Community Power (KCP).
The Soapbox: My wish is for a return to pride in the U.S.A.
read more…: The Soapbox: My wish is for a return to pride in the U.S.A.When I was a kid the veterans were coming home after serving in World War II. They started families, built houses, bought cars, and made our economy boom. It was a great time to be an American. They had just conquered a dictator who tried to take over the world, killing millions of innocent people in the process. We were proud of our country then. President Kennedy said “Don’t ask what your country can do for you. Ask what you can do for your country.”
The Soapbox: What will be your legacy?
read more…: The Soapbox: What will be your legacy?As long as I can remember, my mother impressed upon me the importance of daily prayer and making sure that God was a part of my life. Now that I am older, I am not sure that I can think of traversing through life any other way.
Word of the day: Mondegreen – A misheard song lyric
read more…: Word of the day: Mondegreen – A misheard song lyricOne of the most frequently misheard lyrics, this Elton John blooper has spawned a life of its own. For example, the single, which went three-times platinum in April 2018, spawned a joke on an episode of “Friends.” When discussing the most romantic songs of all time, Phoebe says that, in her opinion, it’s “the one that Elton John wrote for that guy on ‘Who’s the Boss’.”
The Soapbox: Chaos and (Not So) Kindness
read more…: The Soapbox: Chaos and (Not So) KindnessIf you have a disability and you’re a fan of Chaos and Kindness, consider what you’re supporting. Not people who see you in all your messy, complex, beautiful humanity. They see you as a puppy or small child. Always good, always cute, always sweet always accommodating. You’re an object they can put on the shelf and use when they want to demonstrate their “kindness.”
An Exisistential Pug contemplates spring (and DraftKings)
read more…: An Exisistential Pug contemplates spring (and DraftKings)But fret not, dear reader, as Alexander Pope penned, “hope springs eternal” in another form for me these days. Hope springs in the form of a gambling application called “DraftKings” that The Gray-Haired Man—the bozo normally responsible for writing this column—recently introduced to me.
The Cycling City: Join the biking revolution!
read more…: The Cycling City: Join the biking revolution!Welcome to “The Cycling City.“ This is a new monthly column that will discuss how cycling can benefit not only the individual but also the community as a whole. We will look at why people ride bikes, and how cycling can make a community healthier, happier, and more connected while providing a true alternative transportation network.