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Do Something Original Today!

  That thought–do something original today–was the first into my mind as I awoke this morning here at Ocean Park, Maine. What might that mean? The third definition of “original” that I found in The New Oxford American Dictionary is “not dependent on … Continue reading

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We are still married after a paddleboard ride before sunrise…

The other day here at Ocean Park, Maine, I convinced my wife to join me on a paddleboard ride before sunrise. She is afraid of the water, and I made a mistake. The mistake was that I didn’t realize the … Continue reading

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Eight Minutes Till Sunrise

  Sometimes here at Ocean Park, dawn’s early light is more amazing than sunrise itself. Today was a good example. As I rolled over in bed toward the windows at about 5:30 a.m., I saw color in the sky that … Continue reading

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Rx for Internet Addiction? My Progress Report at Six Months…

I’ve known for years that I have a problem with the Internet. Until my most recent effort to do something about it, I obsessively checked for whatever might be new online throughout my waking hours. Every 15 minutes or so … Continue reading

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For Sunday Morning, a Poem and a Portrait

  THE SECRET HISTORY OF ROCK ‘N’ ROLL Dogs invented it – to irritate cats mainly, but the prank took on a life of its own. A basset in Maryland grew tired of sitting up on his rear begging for hors … Continue reading

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Getting a Kick Out of Fairbanks

This is not the Iditarod. It’s a dog-sled sprint that starts and ends in downtown Fairbanks, Alaska.  I was there last week for a wedding and had a chance to catch the 68th running of the Open North American Championship … Continue reading

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Small Changes Make a Big Difference: Tea for You?

A month ago I switched from coffee to tea. Darlene and I were at a cooking class taught by Warren Kramer in Brighton, Mass. As an aside, Warren made a statement that nudged me to action. All it took were four simple … Continue reading

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O Christmas Tree

Our fake tree lives in the basement most of the year, with a big plastic bag over it. But on Thanksgiving night, Darlene and I set it up in the living room and turned on the lights. Presto. Now this … Continue reading

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Joy in Cambridge: Harvard Wins The Game

The Harvard Band was in fine form after today’s victory over Yale in The Game, 34-24. It was a crisp, comfortable, sunny day for football at Harvard Stadium. I loved hearing the old fight songs and watching the antics of … Continue reading

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Boys at the Beach

My grandson and his stepbrothers have been cavorting here at Ocean Park this weekend. This cranks up the time machine for me, as I squint my eyes and imagine myself on the same beach at their ages. I sense it … Continue reading

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