COVID-19 Update April 12: Easter Sunday It’s Easter, and I’m thinking of the meaning of this day, and what it means for those who have lost loved ones before their time, especially during this pandemic. Too many lives are being lost unnecessarily. Let’s each do our part to keep the loss of lives as low as …
COVID-19 Update April 11
As the numbers grow, we must not forget that these figures are someone’s mother or father, sister or brother, friend or neighbor. If you don’t maintain social distancing for you, then please do it for our families, friends, and neighbors. #StaySafe Key changes from yesterday’s report: Salem’s Emergency Operations Center team will make a presentation …
COVID-19 Update April-10
I love statistics. However, I was reminded that my reports with all of these numbers and stats tend to make us all think in terms of math. We must remember that these numbers are real people. They are someone’s mother or father, sister or brother, friend or neighbor. Let’s not forget that. Ever. I share …
COVID-19 Update April-9
On April 7, NH scientist and politician, Mindi Messmer, PG, CG wrote on her Facebook page: “… testing has pretty much stopped at the NH PHL. The testing penetration is so low in NH, only 1/2% of the 1.3M people, meaning 99.5% of the 1.3M have not been tested, that I am not putting up …
COVID-19 Update April-8
Before I share today’s information, I feel it is important to share what Mindi Messmer wrote yesterday. Mindi is a New Hampshire scientist first and foremost. She is also a former State Rep, a former candidate for Congressional District and is currently a candidate for Executive Council for District 3, which includes Salem, as well as …
COVID-19 Update April 7
COVID-19 in NH as of April 7, 2020 Source: June Garneau, of Mapping and Planning Solutions (MAPS) Today’s COVID-19 update: The State has announced 32 new confirmed cases, for a total of 747. Yesterday we were told that 192 (26%) of the cases are health care workers. 108 (~14% of the confirmed cases) have been hospitalized; we …
COVID-19 Update April 6
Source: June Garneau, of Mapping and Planning Solutions (MAPS) Today’s COVID-19 update: The State has announced 46 new confirmed cases, for a total of 715; 192 or 26% of the cases, are health care workers. 103 (nearly 14% of the confirmed cases) are hospitalized. There were no reported deaths in the last 24 hours, keeping the …
COVID-19 Update April 5
Today’s COVID-19 update: The State has announced “only” 48 new confirmed cases, for a total of 669. 92 (nearly 14% of the confirmed cases) are hospitalized. There were no reported deaths in the last 24 hours, keeping the total of those whose deaths were linked to COVI-19 at 9 deaths. The city with the most cases …
COVID-19 Update April 4
Today’s COVID-19 update: The State has announced 81 new confirmed cases, for a total of 621. 86 (nearly 14% of the confirmed cases) are hospitalized. 2 more deaths were linked to COVI-19, for a total of 9 deaths. The highest number of new cases were in Hillsborough County, with 36. Rockingham County was second with …
Washington sends opioid assistance for NH
Great news has come from Senator Jeanne Shaheen and Senator Maggie Hassan! We don’t see a lot of good coming out of Washington these days, as most of the news is buried behind the ever-changing COVID-19 pandemic. However, Senator Shaheen and Senator Hassan have recently announced that New Hampshire will be receiving $28 million in federal …
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Droughts 2019
Today I have been without water, as the town works on water pipes in our neighborhood. We were notified several days in advance that we should expect the water to be off today and tomorrow from 9:00 until 3:00. Not having water is frustrating and inconvenient. But it made me thankful for what we have: …
Red Skelton’s Pledge
I don’t think I can ever hear Red Skelton talk about the Pledge of Allegiance too many times.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2HGHdFmu5GU This was first broadcast on:From The Red Skelton Hour, CBS TV, January 14, 1969.COPYRIGHT 1969 RICHARD RED SKELTON I remember this one teacher. To me, he was the greatest teacher, a real sage of my time. He …
Heat Wave July 2019
We’re having a heat wave, a tropical heat wave.” A fun song, but the weather that is coming isn’t anything to sing about. Think it’s hot today? “You ain’t seen nothin’ yet, B-B-B-Baby!” Ok, maybe there is a little to sing about. With the way this country is heading, we need to find something to …
The Pearls, The Irony
It’s hard not to be aware of the recent “pearl incident” at the State House. State Rep David Meuse does a good job in explaining it in his OpEd, which just reappeared on my timeline: https://www.seacoastonline.com/news/20190310/committee-members-should-not-don-partisan-symbols Rep. Meuse got it right: Whether it’s a public State House hearing on a bill, or a petition before the …
Activist
The first time I was in a radio station for an interview, I was with Arnie Arnenson and my friend, Maureen Mann, who was a NH state rep at that time. Arnie introduced me as an activist. I corrected her: I said that I was “an advocate, not an activist.” Arnie and Maureen both burst …
Democratic Socialism
I wish someone could explain to me why it would be bad to pay an additional 1.52% in taxes if it means free healthcare, plus get all of these extra benefits that Norway has. My husband and I pay a lot more than 2% for our health insurance, let alone our out-of-pocket expenses not covered …
Trashtag
A viral challenge is inspiring bored teens — and tens of thousands of others — to clean the planet. Now #trashtag is the “In” thing to do! The challenge is simple: 1. Find a spot strewn with litter. Sadly, these spots are easy to find. It could be a beach, park or trail, the side …
Downshifting & Local Control
Downshifting happens when legislators cut taxes in Concord, pushing costs back to towns. When legislators run on a platform to “reduce taxes” they are not talking about property taxes, they are talking about cutting state taxes. And when they reduce expenses in Concord owners of property — residential and commercial property — pay more in …
Salem NH — Never Forget
The following email was sent to me, and a fairly small number of other people. I think it deserves to be seen, so I’m sharing it here. SALEM NEW HAMPSHIRE NEVER FORGET COMMITTEE Salem NH Never Forget Committeec/o Ernest W. Young American Legion Post 63Post Office Box 625Salem NH 03079-0625 Dear Fellow American: The Salem …
Poverty in Rockingham County
Rockingham County has the highest estimated annual median household income at approximately $85,600. In 2017, an individual less than 65 years old and earning less than $12,752 was in poverty, as was a family of three with one child earning less than $19,730. Rockingham County had the lowest county poverty in the state at 4.8 …