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Month: June 2016
CASABLANCA – BEST MOVIE DIALOGUE
Last night, we watched Casablanca. We watch a lot of old movies, but last night, it was Casablanca, arguably the best of breed. The greatest of the great. There are other, more exciting movies, more thrilling movies, though I find Casablanca… Read More ›
THE DEFIANT GARDEN
The end of May through early June would normally be when the garden is at peak. Not this year. Instead of flowers, we bloomed with millions of caterpillars. They came, ate all the leaves from the maples and oaks, then… Read More ›
PLEASE, JUST STAY OUT OF THE WAY …
It’s that kind of day around the house. The Tall Son is stripping and refinishing the kitchen floor. I’m waiting for the garden crew to come and remove a tree that is determined to infiltrate our well. My job? Stay… Read More ›
NO COMING BACK
“What do you mean, you’re fracking here! In the valley? Why?” I asked. I was horrified. Ever since “fracking” became the latest, greatest trend in assaulting the earth, I have been sure it was going to do serious harm. How can anyone believe drilling… Read More ›
WALKS AND WAYS: CEE’S FUN FOTO CHALLENGE
CEE’S FUN FOTO CHALLENGE: WALKS – INDOOR OR OUTDOOR
WATER, WATER, EVERYWHERE …
I couldn’t help it. Me and a million other English speakers saw this prompt, and instantly thought: “Water, water, every where, And all the boards did shrink; Water, water, every where, Nor any drop to drink.” The verse is extracted from… Read More ›
FIRST PRIDE PARADE
On June 28, 1969, we went to see a play with a group of friends. When the show ended, we left the theater to fine the street full of people. Crowded. It was the first ever New York Pride Parade … and we were there — accidentally… Read More ›
MACRO FUCHSIAS
Despite plague and panic, we have faithfully watered the fuchsia every day. Garry, my brave knight, has gone out there with the watering can, even when it was raining poisonous caterpillars. My hero! Our good luck that the gypsy caterpillars… Read More ›
FOLLOWING SCOTUS
SCOTUS, aka the Supreme Court of The United States, had itself one big day yesterday. They come down solidly on the side of women’s rights against the state of Texas. The ruling will put a serious crimp in the campaign to… Read More ›
A SECOND SPRING
After a complete defoliation by voracious gypsy caterpillars, there are signs of recovery in the woods. It’s hard to find an up-side to a gypsy moth infestation, but if any exists, it’s that you not only get more light without… Read More ›
IN PRAISE OF THE OLD-FASHIONED MUSICAL by ELLIN CURLEY
I normally wouldn’t write a blog about a Broadway show since most blog readers would not have the opportunity to ever see the show themselves. However, I just saw “She Loves Me”, a delightful and thoroughly enjoyable musical that most… Read More ›
TAIL OF THE TALE – CEE’S ODDBALL PHOTO CHALLENGE
CEE’S ODD BALL PHOTO CHALLENGE: 2016 WEEK 26 Since the invasion of the hideous caterpillars, I’ve been hiding. Even though the creepy crawlies seem to be gone, the weeks when they took over my world left me jittery and anxious…. Read More ›
BLACK & WHITE SUNDAY
This is as iconic a view of Boston as there is. Taken from the top of the tallest building on State Street, overlooking the harbor, Custom House, Logan airport, and East Boston across the harbor. Taken using my not-very-good cell phone because… Read More ›
FENCES, A MENDING WALL, AND OTHER BARRIERS
I hate to sound didactic, but I’m going to anyway. Robert Frost did not believe that “good fences make good neighbors.” That isn’t what the poem is about. His neighbor kept saying it, while Frost tried to tell him it isn’t true…. Read More ›
NEVER CAN SAY GOODBYE
JJ’s Night Out, by Rich Paschall Jason was pacing the floor of the living room. He was excited about his date night. They were going to a new night club. It had received nice reviews and he thought they could… Read More ›
SERENDIPITY: SEEKING INTELLIGENT LIFE ON EARTH 