It’s no secret that more people want greater access to more local news and stories of interest close to home these days. In Carol’s words “the Ink Link tries to make sure that local advertisers on the site add value for the reader and in return hopes that readers will support the advertisers thus creating a sustainable news ecosystem.” This is the ideal time to engage as a community. More participation, more stories, more local news.
The Perfect Valentine’s Day Concert Without Leaving Home. Low Cost, No Cost? Here are some opportunities for those looking for that last minute special way to celebrate Valentine’s Day. Today, Feb 14, 2021, Valentine’s Day is the 338th day since the World Health Organization declared COVID-19 a pandemic on March 11, 2020. If you are …
I did not know Chip Kennett, but his death affected me because just a year earlier I had met cancer research evangelist Dave Bjork. He, too, was diagnosed with lung cancer in his early 30s. He, too, has never smoked and as a survivor has become a real advocate for putting money directly in the hands of researchers and for raising awareness of the work that needs to be done. The stigma around lung cancer as a smoker’s disease has hampered progress and yet, more than 20 percent of all lung cancer patients today are non-smokers.
After a year filled with all kinds of surprises, I’ve learned to pace myself, accept that I can’t predict today, let alone anything in the future, and therefore I’ve made myself fully present, right here, right now. If perseverance got us through 2020 then creativity and flexibility will be key components for success in 2021.
Hindsight is 2020! We’ve all heard that term used as a means of looking backward with perfection. But for the year 2020 there are few that want to linger there. Most people I know want to leave 2020 in the rear view mirror as quickly as possible and zoom forward to a better year. Not …
And this is where COVID-19 has opened the door to deeper discussions. Perhaps we should not be trying to put together things the way they were because things will never be exactly the same as they were when we adults went to school. We need a partnership between students, entrepreneurs, parents, schools, businesses and government to make it all work.
Human connection in a world that is stressing with social distancing and isolation. It’s a universal theme. These are challenging times for creating real connections, anywhere. Lighting candles in remembrance and sharing stories keeps the memories of loved ones alive.
Forcivity moved into their Manchester headquarters barely six weeks before the pandemic forced them into a work from home, distributed workforce mode. This is the very model of how most businesses need to operate now and one they were comfortable with.
Communicast, Connection and Community – meet Maria Nalette the newest member of the Manchester Ink Link team. Maria has accepted the newly created position of VIP Brand Ambassador and in this role she will be expanding the connections and value for Virtual InkLink Patrons and businesses. Her passion? Community. “In this tumultuous time, to be …
I read the news today, oh boy. No, actually I didn’t. I stopped reading the daily print a long time ago. It’s not timely compared to digital and social media channels and it carries less and less relevant information about things and people I care about. Their online version also created elaborate paywalls insisting I …
Here’s a great Family Fun mini trip that’s totally COVID-19, social distancing, compliant.
“How was your 5th of July?” Is that an odd question given the times we are in and was your holiday weekend different this year than other years?