Boston Globe has a little “Dewey Defeats Truman” action
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:
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So, was it the best catch ever?
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 →
Fall: past peak
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 fall photos
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 →
Fall is just about here
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 →
The history of the lobster roll
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 →
Neo-neocon, roving beach photographer: studies in sand
I’m not much of a photographer. And I almost always forget to bring a camera, so I just rely on my cellphone. But I think these are pretty fine. They were taken recently in Ogunquit, Maine, by yours truly on … Continue reading →
The hiker and the compass
Here is a terribly sad story: An Appalachian Trail hiker whose remains were discovered last year survived at least 26 days after getting lost, kept a journal of her ordeal and ultimately resigned herself to the idea she was going … Continue reading →
Five myths about the New Hampshire primary
Here are the five. About that first one—the article neglects to mention that the main reason there are so many independent (“undeclared”) voters in New Hampshire is that not registering with a party means a person can vote in either … Continue reading →
In the snows of New Hampshire
Candidates have snowball fights with the press: And yes, that’s Kasich. He’s still a candidate, having spent a lot of his money and effort so far in New Hampshire, and he’s doing pretty well there. That New Hampshire snowball he’s … Continue reading →
Forecasting the New Hampshire primary
I’ve read some pundits who say that New Hampshire voters like to reject what Iowa voters do (for example, from Pat Caddell, but he’s not alone in saying it): [Cadell] doesn’t think New Hampshire really loved Clinton [when she won … Continue reading →
Post-debate polls
I’ve been curious to see some non-internet post-debate polls on the Republican side, particularly ones for primary states. Here’s a new one for New Hampshire: One-in-four (26%) likely GOP primary voters in New Hampshire continue to back Donald Trump for … Continue reading →