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As a reporter for Channel 7 in Boston for 31 years, I was witness to most of the major events affecting the region. I met a lot of people ... politicians, actors, moguls, criminals and many regular folks caught up in extraordinary situations. Sometimes, I write about the people I've met and places I've been. Sometimes, I write about life, my family, my dogs and me. Or what might otherwise be called Life.
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LOST AUTUMN DAYS – GARRY ARMSTRONG
In the process of downloading a camera, Marilyn discovered a whole bunch of pictures she had never before downloaded — and they are all mine. So, lets take a look at early autumn. September, down by the Blackstone at River… Read More ›
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ONCE UPON A TIME THERE WAS A GUILIANI – Garry Armstrong
Once upon a time, there lived a mildly entertaining New York political suit. He did reoccurring cameo bits on “Law And Order” during its prime years. Not exactly a Lennie Briscoe, but his “Rudy” character” had legs. The character has… Read More ›
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THE WEEK THAT WAS – GARRY ARMSTRONG
Just about everyone is shaking their heads as if they’ve just awoken from a long and troubling dream. We have a President-Elect and his name is NOT Trump. If we try to tunnel back through our dreams which began on… Read More ›
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MOMENTS TO REMEMBER – GARRY ARMSTRONG
So, I pull into the parking lot of our little Supermarket, bank, pizza, Chinese food parking lot. I was there for two simple reasons: 1) To deposit a check at the bank, and 2) to pick up some prescriptions at… Read More ›
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I HAVE A DREAM – GARRY ARMSTRONG
I have a dream that, come November 4th: The White House Squatter will be dragged out in cuffs and chains, his orange face turned red as he rants about how “It was rigged. A faked election. A fraud by those… Read More ›
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KINDRED SPIRITS OF THE SQUARELY HALLOWEEN KIND – GARRY ARMSTRONG
Kindred Halloween Spirits – Garry Armstrong A lot of people around here get really enthusiastic about Halloween. Here are a few from Sutton, one of the really prettiest of our nearby towns.
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AUTUMN CRISPNESS – FOTD – GARRY ARMSTRONG
FOTD – Autumn Crispness More of yesterday’s photographs with a bit of Halloween. Tomorrow, the temperature is dropping and we’ll get the crispness too. I think by Halloween, it will finally feel like Halloween.
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KINDA NEAR THE END OF PEAK AUTUMN, BUT STILL BEAUTIFUL – GARRY ARMSTRONG
Kinda near the end of the golden days– Garry Armstrong High peak Autumn is ending though the weather is still late summertime warm. The leaves are falling wherever you look, like a golden rain under every tree. Not all the… Read More ›
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KINDA GLORIOUS By GARRY ARMSTRONG
Kinda Glorious – Photos by Garry Armstrong It was a beautiful day. I got my flu shot, we voted … and then we took pictures of foliage because this is peak. The wind blew away a lot of leaves, but… Read More ›
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THE CALM BEFORE THE STORM
An early autumn New England Friday. It’s still mild and the seasonal burst of colors is as slow as the Red Sox bats this year. It’s calm but you know it’s just a matter of time. We’re six weeks away… Read More ›
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THOSE AMAZIN’ METS, “THE OLE’ PERFESSER,” AND THE PASSING OF TOM “TERRIFIC” – GARRY ARMSTRONG
I remember Tom Terrific before and after he became the fuzzy-cheeked ace topping a rotation including Jerry Koosman, Gary Gentry, Nolan “Wild Thing” Ryan, and closer, “Tug “Ya Gotta believe!” McGraw. The Mets blossomed before our unbelieving eyes. Those were… Read More ›
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ALL TOYS PLEASE REMAIN IN THE ATTIC – GARRY ARMSTRONG
The phone rang. The caller ID flashed, showing one of Boston’s two major newspapers. I figured it was the sales department. I handed the phone to Marilyn. I heard Marilyn respond “yes” several times and was puzzled. We didn’t need… Read More ›
