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Does this ring a bell? Memories of that gap between Thanksgiving and Christmas

We all look at the gap between Thanksgiving and Christmas in different ways, oftentimes based upon our age groups. When we were kids, the time seemed to drag on endlessly as we anxiously awaited that big dude in the red suit descending our chimneys on Christmas Eve. Some of us would even count ...

Take his gracious and healing words to heart

“You cannot blame anyone, because I want you to continue to believe in this country, believe in our elected officials, and most of all, stay together.” --Herschel Walker in his concession speech, Dec. 6, 2022 I’m writing this on the 81st anniversary of the bombing of Pearl Harbor. ...

An advent vent

Got a few things to get off my chest. My therapist is on a Bahamas vacation that I’m pretty sure my neuroses paid for. Today, you are my therapist. I’ll buy you a drink next time I see you at Martha’s. Then you can tell me your troubles. First, my seven-month old Westie puppy was spayed ...

New Hampshire is not about to knuckle under on primary

Back in the 1960s the cry “Hell no, we won’t go” echoed off the ivy-covered walls of universities and colleges during anti-war demonstrations. Today Democratic office holders, officials, activists and party members are yelling “Hell no, we won’t go” to the Democratic National ...

33 programs, 26 agencies, $1.1M for the community from United Way and YOU!

Every three years I have the great honor of participating in our tri-annual grant making cycle at United Way. This process, which is led by my colleague Liz Fitzgerald, and our Community Investment Chair Jay Dinkel, is both gratifying and humbling. Jay and Liz work together with different ...

A better system of care for NH is necessary

As we approach Thanksgiving and families are getting together, now is an appropriate time to discuss how our current Long Term Care System is failing many of us. Too often, older people and adults with physical disabilities cannot access the care they need due to the current system being ...