Community
The Pile and my ‘SVU’ pitches
What if I could be a screenwriter for SVU? READ MORE
Articles by Nathan Graziano
Community
Time to perform your civic duty
Our American democracy is in trouble. In the past six years, we have watched a full-frontal assault on the objective truth, largely led by an unhinged narcissist propagating The Big Lie that our last presidential election was stolen, rigged to elect President Joe Biden. If you believe this inane falsehood, you might want to stop reading now. READ MORE
Around Town
Frankenstein is alive on Jewett Street thanks to one man’s dedication to science and Halloween tradition
Free of charge, the general public can view the display through portals looking into the garage at 159 Jewett St. from 7-10 p.m. each night until Nov. 6. READ MORE
Not That Profound
An Existential Pug contemplates his Halloween costume
For starters, there’s nothing worse than being trite, or predictable. I understand that it makes the costume arrangements easier for The Blonde Woman and The Gray-Haired Man: They can simply wear black suits and ties and sunglasses, then use me as the centerpiece for their ridiculous couple’s costume. READ MORE
Community
A request for ‘Leaf Peepers’
I have a simple request for the Leaf Peepers inundating New Hampshire and clogging every road and highway in the state like plaque in an artery. READ MORE
Culture
Donaher receives nods for New England Music Awards – vote for your fav by Oct. 12
The Manchester-based band Donaher—who describes their sound as “a throwback, heavy on ’90s pop-punk nostalgia”—was nominated for “Album of the Year” for their 2022 sophomore record “Gravity and the Stars Above” while receiving a second nod in the “Rising Stars: New Hampshire” category. READ MORE
Community
‘The Longest Game’ celebrates the unsung hero
Recently, I came across an ESPN “30 for 30 Podcast” titled “The Longest Game,” which was about said game that began at McCoy Stadium on April 18, 1981—a windy, frigid night on the Saturday before Easter. The game was suspended in the top of the 33rd inning at 4 a.m. then resumed on June 23. READ MORE
Community
How to attend a physical exam like a middle-aged man with high cholesterol
In 15 minutes you’re scheduled for your annual physical exam, and whatever you do, don’t compare yourself to Dave Grohl, who is only six years older but a few centuries cooler than you. READ MORE
Community
Please don’t tell me it’s Friday. Please.
At the risk of sounding like a curmudgeon, a wet blanket or a sardonic asshole, the whole “Friday”-thing exasperates me[3]. In fairness, I’ve never been a big proponent of small talk. I’m a little awkward around people and, quite frankly, not very good at banal conversation. READ MORE
Culture
From Granite to Sunshine, local musician learns ‘to let go’
It’s 9 p.m. on a Saturday as Becca Myari finishes tuning her guitar and starts her first set for a tipsy crowd at The Strange Brew Tavern in downtown Manchester. READ MORE
