October 6, 2023 By Glenn Mangurian Barbara Millicent Roberts, aka “Barbie”, turned 64 this year. Wow! With the popularity of the “Barbie Movie” I decided to venture to Barbie Land for an interview with the fashion icon. The following is a condensed version of my conversation with the star. Glenn: Hi Barbie; it’s Glenn. Thanks for agreeing …
September 22, 2023 By Michael Weymouth Much is being made of President Biden’s age as we approach the 2024 election. In fact, detractors might think twice before criticizing the president’s age. When it comes to dealing with his octogenarian years, President Biden is no ordinary Joe. If anything, aging Americans should be following Joe’s example …
September 12, 2023 By Michael Weymouth Senator Lindsey Graham is unapologetic about the many lateral arabesques he has committed in his relationship with former president Donald Trump, claiming that any politician who is not willing to change his opinion based on the prevailing political winds does not belong in politics. So much for the American …
September 5, 2023 By Glenn Mangurian Several weeks ago I embarked on an inquiry to get town residents’ opinions on “What Makes Hingham Hingham?” I solicited input via the Hingham Anchor opinion page, selected emails, as well as conversations with residents at different coffee shops around town. All responses were anonymous. Thank you all for sharing your perspectives. …
September 1, 2023 By Michael Weymouth Much is being made these days of former President Donald Trump’s mug shot. His admirers claim it is his Churchillian pose of stubborn resistance, with overtones of “don’t tread on me.” Actually the Churchill photo above was shot by portrait photographer Yousuf Karsh. Churchill’s dour expression was a momentary …
August 18, 2023 By Glenn Mangurian Dear Hingham Resident, I’m working on an essay for the Hingham Anchor on “What Makes Hingham Hingham?” I’m soliciting opinions via email, the Anchor newsletter as well as random conversations I will have, in person, around town. To contribute, just click on this link. Your response can be as short as …
August 7, 2023 By Glenn Mangurian “There are eight million stories in the naked city.” – Concluding line from the 1960’s television series, “Naked City” Is it time to share your life story with you children? My wife and I are frequent viewers of the PBS television program, “Finding Your Roots” hosted by Harvard professor, Dr. Henry …
July 24, 2023 By Glenn Mangurian I was sad to learn of the death of the great, Tony Bennett last week. My wife and I saw him perform twice at the South Shore Music Circus and once at the Wang Center. He had incredible interpretive skills, masterful phrasing and a range of genres from swing and jazz …
July 17, 2023 By Dave Sargent, Allerton House After three years of a bloody and frustrating war, the korean war ended in 1953 when China, North Korea, and South Korea agreed to an armistice. Today proves there has been no “end” to that war and no victory. U.S. troops are stationed there today and there are occasional acts of …
July 17, 2023 by Glenn Mangurian … and counting. You are probably asking who is thinking about Thanksgiving in July. Summer is short enough and there are still barbeques, beach days and blueberry pies to eat. If you ask people what their most loved holiday is, the common response is Thanksgiving. The important values of Thanksgiving are …
