This is a homemade pin I made the other day. I’ve been wearing it around town. Some people know it’s for Barack Obama. They grin and give me the thumbs-up. Most people have no idea (they will soon—it’s becoming the … Continue reading
Yearly Archives: 2008
As I wrote in an earlier post, I was a Boy Scout once upon a time. I got most of my early exposure to the outdoors with Woodbury’s Troop 54. Now, a previously unpublished photograph has been made available to … Continue reading
I had my first decent run this morning since I got back to it last week. It was one of those days when I really, really, really didn’t feel like doing it at all, but the body parts worked together … Continue reading
Today is so-called Super Tuesday, when a lot of states over here hold their Presidential primaries or caucuses. I voted late this morning in Connecticut’s Democratic Primary. I was a John Edwards man, because he was the clearest, most detailed, … Continue reading
As both my avid readers know, I do most of my walking in northern New England, primarily in New Hampshire. As Robert Frost said in the poem he named after the place: She’s one of the two best states in … Continue reading
I see that John Hee is noting the approach of spring in the New Forest. This really perks me up. Our daughter and son-in-law live in Minnesota. Yesterday it was -11°F (-24°C), with a windchill of -40°F (-40°C). No problem. … Continue reading
Our town clock is in the steeple of the First Congregational Church—for good historical reasons a common situation in small New England towns. When I was in my teens my grandfather, then in his 70s, had the job of winding … Continue reading
Since she was very young our daughter has been my favorite partner in the hills. The only thing that could make me more excited about the 2008 Challenge would be her joining me on the walk. Alas, it’s not on … Continue reading
I’m turning 60 today. My father, who turned 84 last week, just called to wish me the usual, and reminded me of the story of his trying to get my mother to the hospital just after a big snowstorm. They … Continue reading
Last night I managed to delete my entire blogroll. I think I’ve remade it properly this morning. If you were listed and don’t find your blog in the new list (and care), please let me know and I’ll pop it … Continue reading