Deeply saddened, concerned by veteran’s account of Liberty House experience
read more…: Deeply saddened, concerned by veteran’s account of Liberty House experienceI am deeply concerned about the future of Liberty House under the current staff.
Point of View
Local voices chime in on a variety of topics.
Nonsense, non-sequiturs and nonprofits: Leadership lessons from a mystical clown
read more…: Nonsense, non-sequiturs and nonprofits: Leadership lessons from a mystical clownHaving folks reach out to ask my advice on running nonprofits is better than a sharp stick in the eye — or indictments being handed down — so at some readers’ request I’ve put together some things I believe about me and nonprofit leadership.
A Disappointed Veteran
read more…: A Disappointed VeteranI left Liberty House without the help I needed. The magic and energy cultivated under the former director’s regime was gone. The house was a ghost.
Grieving loss and embracing the future: ‘Getting over’ the loss of a loved one
read more…: Grieving loss and embracing the future: ‘Getting over’ the loss of a loved oneEven now, 27 years later, when I think of my father, I am filled with a host of overwhelming emotions. I still feel guilty that my sickness may have been the immunity-sucking source of his death.
April 28 is Workers Memorial Day
read more…: April 28 is Workers Memorial DayThis Workers’ Memorial Week, let’s not simply remember the NH workers killed in 2017, let us commit to keeping our brothers and sisters safe at work.
Courage in Canada
read more…: Courage in CanadaThis was a terrible situation and it called for a person to exercise restraint and perform his duty to protect. What a story and what pride for his fellow officers and the country as a whole.
On Earth Day, we should focus on reversing the effects of climate change
read more…: On Earth Day, we should focus on reversing the effects of climate changeThe sooner national and state leadership makes the commitment to programs that promote renewable sources of energy, the closer we are to a shot at lessening the impact of climate change on future generations.
Looking into, not Looking through a man: Life as an invisible
read more…: Looking into, not Looking through a man: Life as an invisibleDisregarded long enough, a man questions his existence. Disregarded long enough, a man hates himself. Disregarded long enough, a man stops acting like a man, forgets he is a man, loses sight of his human nature.
No Friendly Direction But Down – Six Feet Down: A Larissa Update
read more…: No Friendly Direction But Down – Six Feet Down: A Larissa UpdateSuicide. Offing yourself. Doing yourself in. That seemed like the only option to me 10 years ago, and that’s where Larissa is now. Each night she passes out with the hope she’ll die in her sleep, and when she wakes up in the morning with a foggy and throbbing head, shaky hands and a bellyful of dread, she asks for the courage to kill herself today. So far, thank God, she hasn’t found it.
Decoupling: Not just for unhappy spouses, but utilities, too
read more…: Decoupling: Not just for unhappy spouses, but utilities, tooThe PUC is expected to rule in the next few days. I hope the Commission approves the decoupling deal we struck with Liberty Utilities. If it does, I’ll be treating myself to a burger at Five Guys.
Michael Jackson and the call of the bassoon
read more…: Michael Jackson and the call of the bassoonDo you think it’s too late? Are you 50, and feel like it’s all over? Your chance to do something great and noteworthy with your life has passed?
For Him Who Has Ears to Plug—The Tuba and Me
read more…: For Him Who Has Ears to Plug—The Tuba and MeAn arrhythmic tuba player does not blend in. Just as gluttony leads to weight gain leads to mockery, so a bad tuba player’s sins are readily apparent to all with ears to hear. Or plug.
In Praise of Beverly Cleary
read more…: In Praise of Beverly ClearyBeverly Cleary created a world where goals were set, plans were made and achievements were accomplished. I lived in my own world, where boredom loomed around every corner and had to be destroyed by any means necessary, another symptom of wickedness.
Classic movie review: What else for Easter but ‘Easter Parade”
read more…: Classic movie review: What else for Easter but ‘Easter Parade”Set during the turn of the century, this 1948 Oscar-winning musical smash hit backed by an Irving Berlin score, grossed six million dollars. Although, six million seems petty by today’s standards, consider in 1948 the average movie ticket was 37 cents.
Signs from above: If you write it, a publisher will come
read more…: Signs from above: If you write it, a publisher will comeI wanted to share with you a chapter from my book about my own mother, Doris (Coffee) Adams. It’s called The White Dove and I hope you like it!
Two simple rules for raising healthy eaters
read more…: Two simple rules for raising healthy eatersIt’s possible – now hear me out – It’s possible that the resistance you are worried about encountering from your child is really your own resistance to a change toward healthy eating.
An unorthodox man’s unorthodox job search
read more…: An unorthodox man’s unorthodox job searchKeith Howard’s just sent out his virtual resume into the ether. Share for a chance to help him manifest his destiny, and earn yourself some cookies, and a sonnet.
America is NOT The Wasteland, Although I Can Be a Hollow Man
read more…: America is NOT The Wasteland, Although I Can Be a Hollow ManDonald Trump has done a lot of dumb things, a lot of crass things, a lot of cruel things and a lot of dishonest things. Still, despite cries from my liberal friends, he is not a tyrant-in-training (although that may be his fantasy), nor is he wreaking vengeance against his enemies. I don’t think he’s been a good president so far, but he’s not evil. America is not the Wasteland. The universe just reminded me of that. Let me explain.
City firefighters unions plan pickets in advance of contract negotiations
read more…: City firefighters unions plan pickets in advance of contract negotiationsAccording to Jeff Duval, President of Local 856, for the past three years the City has been dragging its feet until a budget has been put in place before agreeing to any type of cost of living (COLA) increase for the firefighters.
Why I March
read more…: Why I MarchWhy Katie Dugan and her mom are joining the March for Our Lives in Washington, D.C. on March 24. An estimated million marchers worldwide are marching in support of changes to gun regulations and increased school safety.