Some are leaves; some are reflections of leaves: Every autumn is different. This year the colors are a bit more muted, and because it rained at some critical points, many of the brilliant reds dropped prematurely. But it’s still beautiful. … Continue reading →
Short but true answer: we don’t know. New Hampshire is a a small state with a small population, and that means that a relatively small number of people can change the outcome there because it’s also a purple state. So … Continue reading →
What struck me initially about the leaked Trump phone calls published by the WaPo was the fact that they were even leaked and published in the first place. So till now, my posts on the subject were all about that. … Continue reading →
I stopped to eat my sandwich at a rest stop on the western Massachusetts Turnpike one recent weekend. It was a lovely day and the Berkshires a fine place for my little picnic, although I didn’t have time to leave … Continue reading →
Or do you just think you do? [The following is a repeat of a previous post, somewhat edited.] I thought I remembered it pretty well. But when I started to research the subject, the first articles I read puzzled me … Continue reading →
No doubt about it. The weatherman (woman? person?) was correct. High winds and enough snow to reduce visibility a great deal. A day for hunkering down, which is fine as long as the power holds out. Mid-March snowstorms are not … Continue reading →
Here’s a photo of the classic jumping-the-gun press faux pas: And this was the Superbowl story in an early edition of the Boston Globe, distributed in parts of Florida:
Continue reading →Or just the best catch in Superbowl history? The dog gets more excited here than the guy on the left of the screen. My reaction was more like the guy on the right: Of course, these feats don’t matter so … Continue reading →
The leaves aren’t quite what they were just a week ago. But although there are fewer of them, some very beautiful ones still remain. It’s windy, and you can feel a nip in the air. Here are some photos I … Continue reading →
More photos from Fall 2016 in New England, taken by me with nothing more fancy than my cell phone camera. This one could be any season (except winter), although the leaves on the ground are a giveaway, I guess: It … Continue reading →
I’m looking forward to it. The leaves are starting to turn. There’s a nip in the air, especially at night. And it’s time to reprise a few of the photos I took last year, on a memorable trip north to … Continue reading →
I didn’t even know what a lobster roll was till I moved to New England, which was many decades ago. But I’ve never become a convert, although I’m well aware they’re a very popular item. You can hardly drive anywhere … Continue reading →