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How to be ‘happy’ like a middle-aged man with high cholesterol

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Don’t think about all of the things you’re supposed to be doing that day. Don’t think about the new novel you’ve been half-heartedly trying to write, or the book of poems being released next month, or the freelance work you’ve already agreed to cover. Don’t think about mowing the lawn, or going to the gym, or answering emails, or writing lesson plans for the next school year.

Retirement Barbie: Imagine that

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I was at the gym Monday talking with my fellow exercisers at the Y in their 50s, 60s, and 70s, following the opening of the Barbie movie (which none of us had seen), noting that Barbie, in people years, would be facing retirement soon, as she was “born” in 1959. Born in 1959, she can retire at 66 years, 10 months.

Perseverence pays off: Student scholars earn $1,000 each toward higher education

read more…: Perseverence pays off: Student scholars earn $1,000 each toward higher education

The three young women were among a group of 10 Manchester School District 2023 graduates who were guests of honor at a dinner to celebrate their individual determination. All of them received a $1,000 scholarship from Deo Mwano Consultancy based on essays describing their personal journey of perseverance and getting to the high school graduation finish line.

Community meetings identify needs – and a vision – for inner-city neighborhood

read more…: Community meetings identify needs – and a vision – for inner-city neighborhood

It’s a task accomplished by brainstorming sessions known as charettes in which attendees break into small groups to tackle the issue at hand. The information gathered is then distilled into a report containing recommendations that, ideally, can be the first step toward action, and change.

I’m on Team Barbie, and not for the reason you think

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In the 1950s, her creator, Ruth Handler, noticed that her son, Kenneth (Get it: Ken) played with toy guns, trucks, and soldiers, while daughter Barbara (“Barbie”) played with baby dolls, enforcing the idea that little girls would grow up to be mothers and housewives. A prescient Handler wanted to develop a doll that would allow little girls to believe they could do and be anything. Hander and her husband Elliott with friend Harold “Matt” Matson created Mattel and there was no looking back. Daughter Barbara took part in the ceremony immortalizing Barbie’s (full name: Barbara Millicent Roberts) hand and footprints in cement on Hollywood Boulevard in 2002.

Chews Life: So much depends on it! 

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It feels great to be back in my element! Writing about food for Manchester Ink Link.  It’s been a while and my foodie proclivities aren’t what they used to be.  They’re far better. And that is what my new column is all about.  The transformative – if not lifesaving, always healthier – nutritional opportunities for well-being and longevity. 

July 21 at Central High School: Pair of community meetings to create safer streets in Manchester

read more…: July 21 at Central High School: Pair of community meetings to create safer streets in Manchester

Residents are critical in determining how to make these streets safer. After these sessions, a team of professional community planners will use this feedback to put together a presentation on how to improve our street safety, equity, and quality of life.

Letters: Trisciani, the leader Manchester needs 

read more…: Letters: Trisciani, the leader Manchester needs 

With the Manchester municipal races officially starting, I am thrilled to extend my personal endorsement to June Trisciani for Mayor of Manchester. I’ve had the privilege of working closely with June during her tenure as Chair of the Planning Board, and I’ve seen firsthand her leadership and dedication to our city as our representative for Alderman At-Large. 

If you want safer streets for Manchester, join the July 21 Listening Sessions

read more…: If you want safer streets for Manchester, join the July 21 Listening Sessions

People who live in the area can get involved in making their communities safer. We need Manchester neighbors to tell us how we can make Beech and Maple Streets better. We want to know what they need, what they want, and what could make our streets safer, but also more livable and enjoyable for all – including our families and children. 

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