Life In the Streets

Mike Lowe writes from the perspective of a long-time city resident, Black man and father of two. He works as a substitute teacher for the Manchester school district and has been a volunteer for local city youth for more than 20 years. He is also an avid gamer, networker and entrepreneur. Mike values family above all.

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Life In the Streets

Life in the Streets: Vaccine Edition!

Saturday, April 17, 2021 Mike Lowe 0

I have good news – for me, for my family, and anyone else I run into in the coming year! I received vaccine shot No. 2 and I don’t have four legs or 5G pumping through my veins. I was kind of hoping for the X-ray vision and flying powers but nonetheless, I still have my above-average human capabilities and will continue to be safe within my community!! READ MORE

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Life In the Streets

Life in the Streets: Winter has the coldest bite

Sunday, January 3, 2021 Mike Lowe 0

What do you do when someone from your life passes away? I like to sit alone in the quiet dark and just let my mind absorb the silence. Maybe it’s because I’m more of an introvert most days and the idea of opening up like that just doesn’t sound comforting to me. Well recently, I lost someone who was special to my existence. Winter has claimed another soul and it always feels worse but I think in reality ANY season you experience someone passing away that you care about feels horrible. My sister was 30, turning 31 on January 5, but unfortunately passed away before she got to experience that. READ MORE