November 2007 - Posts

• Entertainment in the city; who would you like to see?

  I was at the very first concert that was performed at the Verizon Wireless Arena in November 2001. In fact, prior to the arena being built, I worked with a local community group to help bring the arena to town. I even called my local representative and Read More... Posted Wednesday, November 28, 2007 7:46 PM by NHLife | 0 Comments Filed under: Music, Manchester, concerts

• Oprah-Obama drama; coming to a town near you

  I hear Oprah's coming to town. This is a treat. I'll bet she has never set foot in our tiny little state. She'll most certainly draw more attention than all of the Presidential candidates combined. It's fun to watch New Hampshire get all Read More... Posted Monday, November 26, 2007 1:23 PM by NHLife | 4 Comments Filed under: Manchester, Political, Obama, Oprah, Politics, Presidential Primary

• A tradition of ornaments

  I used to work with a woman that had a unique Christmas tradition. Every year, she would search for a special ornament (not the dollar store kind, these cost a few bucks, and came from places like Crate & Barrel, Macy's or Pier One). They didn't Read More... Posted Friday, November 16, 2007 6:39 PM by NHLife | 1 Comments Filed under: Kids & Family, Holiday, Christmas, Winter Fun

• The day the old man died

  I remember the breaking news the day the Old Man of the Mountain fell from his perch overlooking Franconia Notch. It was an early May day in 2003, and my parents were in Florida on vacation. I actually cried when I called them and asked, "Have you Read More... Posted Thursday, November 15, 2007 6:00 PM by NHLife | 0 Comments Filed under: White Mountains, Traveling in NH

• Button up for the Button Factory open house

  Open studios are the best way to get a peek into an artists' studio and take in the creativity that is captured within its walls. I recommend the Button Factory Open Studio because it only happens once a year. I'll share the details below. Every Read More... Posted Monday, November 12, 2007 8:16 PM by NHLife | 0 Comments Filed under: Christmas, Shopping, Art, Seacoast, Portsmouth

• Adrian's Gift

  This was originally written a few years ago, but I thought I would share it again. It's a good reminder of the small things we can do to make a difference in someone's life. It all started when my friend Adrian became very ill. Leukemia had destroyed Read More... Posted Friday, November 09, 2007 4:10 PM by NHLife | 0 Comments Filed under: Health & Fitness

• A carolin' we will go

  Have you ever been Christmas caroling? I have. I was about 12 years old and our church group decided to stop by a downtown nursing home in Manchester and charm the residents with our youthful presence and undeniable Christmas spirit (bring on the presents!). Read More... Posted Wednesday, November 07, 2007 5:48 PM by NHLife | 0 Comments Filed under: Kids & Family, Holiday, Christmas