The Soapbox: Good fiscal policy in NH is not a zero-sum game
read more…: The Soapbox: Good fiscal policy in NH is not a zero-sum gameStrengthening economic security through strong fiscal policy can allow our state’s economy to thrive for everyone.
Point of View
Local voices chime in on a variety of topics.
Letters: ‘I’m sick of the media obsession with President Biden’s age and not his accomplishments’
read more…: Letters: ‘I’m sick of the media obsession with President Biden’s age and not his accomplishments’With only a 50-50 “majority” in the Senate and a narrow House majority, the President achieved more in less than a single term than presidents have normally managed in two full terms. A letter isn’t long enough to summarize Biden’s many achievements.
Everyone is fighting a battle
read more…: Everyone is fighting a battleAs pretty much everyone knows, over the past several years, we have been experiencing a growing homeless population here in our beloved city. There are of course many reasons why people have taken a liking to Manchester, from access to services to other communities sending their homeless here, because, you know – “not in our backyard.” And it’s happening more than we know. I recently read where a man was sent here to Manchester via taxi because there were no services for him in his home community.
Every body hurts
read more…: Every body hurtsFor some reason, I mentally imagine myself—a metacognitive ballet that I perform in clogs—as 36 years old. In my imagination, I stopped aging when I was old enough to no longer appear awkward but still spritely enough to feel young. It was a good age, 36, and for all intents and purposes, I stopped aging then.
Chews Life Now! Don’t Got Milk, Don’t Want None: A Cancer Survivor’s Motto
read more…: Chews Life Now! Don’t Got Milk, Don’t Want None: A Cancer Survivor’s MottoSuch is the life of a cancer survivor. A roller coaster from which you never fully disembark. A David and Goliath rivalry many readers will endure in their lifetimes.
Help for the homeless?
read more…: Help for the homeless?I was checking out the weather forecast the other day and was thinking how just a few weeks ago it was hot and how now we are entering the cooler – and soon the downright cold – time of year (and as most of the readers know from experience…New Hampshire can get cold). This was further reinforced during discussions with some unsheltered folk in Victory Park. These things got me thinking about how we haven’t seen much progress in our city towards helping end homelessness. Those currently without shelter will likely be living outside when we are in the colder months.
A day like any other
read more…: A day like any otherAs I write this, on September 22, we’re about 10 hours away from autumn, and that means the old man
Every clown needs a circus; or my eternal gratitude to the people who keep HOPE afloat
read more…: Every clown needs a circus; or my eternal gratitude to the people who keep HOPE afloatA while ago, when I was still living in the Great North Woods in the Tiny White Box, I wrote about leadership, describing myself as a mystical clown. Every clown needs a circus, and every circus needs a bunch of gifted and dedicated people to keep the whole thing from crashing down. These are those people, the ones who make Hope Recovery work, saving lives and strengthening recovery.
The Soapbox: Human trafficking happens here
read more…: The Soapbox: Human trafficking happens hereTo help educate and care for our community, King’s Cross Church will be hosting an info session led by Jasmine Grace Marino at Hope for NH Recovery Center located at 293 Wilson St. in Manchester on October 6, 2023, at 7 p.m.
Sept. 29: Donald is Craig and Craig has Hope
read more…: Sept. 29: Donald is Craig and Craig has HopeThe other day, I told you about my new friend, Donald. Now, the truth can be told: Donald is actually Craig, and has given permission to use his name.