I probably watch more TV than I would admit to. Primarily I watch my beloved Red Sox, and then shows on history, wildlife, survival, and a few DIY types now and again. Recently, as I have written here, I have found, and thoroughly enjoy, The Last Alaskans. One review I read on this show used a word to describe this show, that I would also use, intoxicating. My schedule keeps me quite busy and I Continue Reading...
Life First
Last night I watched the first episode of The Last Alaskans. I loved it. I think about the wilderness, the way of life depicted in the Docuseries, and how I would measure up, all the time. One thing that I take away from my own thoughts on this, and then certainly its reinforced while watching this show; that the first priority that these folks share, is life. Just to live, to stay alive. I don't Continue Reading...
Seeking light at Abrams Pond
Evening approaches Abrams Pond
Moon over Abrams Pond 2013
Summer of 2007
Fortunately, and unfortunately, at the same time, I came across this little email I wrote five years ago. It still brings tears to my eyes when I read this and reflect on that summer of baseball. I was not able to come back and coach the team in 2008, so we didn't get to make another run at the Babe Ruth World Series, although the team did advance to Regional's in Orange, CT. I know this Continue Reading...
Maine Coast – Acadia National Park
Happy Thanksgiving in my words
I know this is late according to the calendar. Is it ever late to be thankful? I guess there are times when it would be. Hopefully this isn't one of them. Happy Thanksgiving in my words. The following are some definitions of the word 'happy': feeling or showing pleasure, contentment, or joy causing or characterized by pleasure, contentment, or joy feeling satisfied that something is right or Continue Reading...
The Team
Baseball undoubtedly will fill lots of space on this site. It's what I know, it's one of the things I dearly love. Today is about team. Just team, baseball team, any sports team, work team, whatever team. I know from team's I have played on, and more team's I have been close to, that there are not many things better as a player than being able to look up and down your bench and know that they all Continue Reading...