Month: September 2025

TNA Some visionary once attempted to meld the world of the Lowell City Council with the world of professional wrestling. As is often the case, life imitates art and the two worlds collided at last night’s meeting. Ross Forman of TNA Wrestling was on-hand with Ash By Elegance (I don’t understand the name either), the…

Last night we were treated to a preliminary election in Districts 3, 7 and 8 as well as the first council meeting in what feels like forever. These events provided evidence that both the electorate and some councilors don’t care for what they’ve been served lately. Let’s take a peek. A Good Night for New…

1. Big Picture: What’s Been Raised and Spent: Total Raised & Spent (since 1/1/25): 2. The Numbers Can Be Decieving: For example, it sure looks like Francisco Maldonado is lapping the competition in terms of money raised. However, as has already been noted by both Dick Howe and Gerry Nutter, $20K of his $30K came…

Name something perfectly legal, but feels illegal… I’ll go first: pulling your car over, walking up to a stranger’s lawn, getting on a knee, and taking a photo of their lawn sign. If you missed Volume 1, you can go back and check it out here. DISTRICT 4 Wayne Jenness – Incumbent Soothing. This is…

Do you know of Shepard Fairey? You definitely know his work. He’s the Obama “Hope” and “Obey/Giant” guy. He’s got some interesting ideas about art, advertisements, propaganda, etc. The gist is that we should be mindful of and question the messaging we are constantly bombarded with.. This media is usually displayed – without our consent…