Grocery stores are funny things. We develop strange and durable affinities for those we prefer, and woe to those who would challenge our opinions. There are adherents of Shaw's, of Safeway, of Giant, of Hannaford's (dubbed by some "Can't-Afford's). Among the glitterati you'll find those with unswerving allegiance to Trader Joe's or Whole Paycheck. For Exhibit A of this phenomenon, look no further than the Market Basket saga, chronicled so ably by the talented Jay Childs. UNH/

New Hampshire is in the national news today, and it's not even primary season (or is it already?). Our President clumsily made reference to the state as a "drug-infested den". I take issue with his word choice, and his right to make such a remark when his administration's policy and budget priorities exacerbate the problem. That said, there is a drug problem in New Hampshire. Opioid abuse in the United States has been experiencing marked and accelerating growth in the last fi

Yeah, I was a Hayden Sports guy for most of my UNH logo swag - but I always had time for Town and Campus, too. I know I got plenty of shirts and hats from both places, but T&C had candy, and cards, and pretty much whatever else you might need. During my time at Justiceworks in Huddleston Hall, I'd wander over a few times a week for whatever I might need - batteries, printer ink, maybe a new UNH pin. Town and Campus always had it. And it always had Stogie. During my days as bo

My first exposure to the cathedral where the New Hampshire General Court meets was when I was in high school, part of the YMCA's Youth & Government program. It was a thrill then, some twenty-six years ago, to draft bills and serve on committees and learn about the state's legislative process (back when functioning democracy was a thing). The biggest thrill, though, was having the opportunity to speak to fellow delegates in that classic, beautiful chamber. There are no acousti