I just finished MLK Jr.'s book Why We Can't Wait. It's #78 on the Modern Library's 100 Best Nonfiction list. What a history lesson. Sure, I learned a brief overview of the civil rights movement in high–school history classes...and I've seen it in the background of various television shows and movies. But to read... Continue Reading →
Nemo/Blizzard 2013
Wow, there's already a whole wikipedia page about the storm that just hit yesterday. I am currently living in an igloo of sorts. I live in a basement, so my windows are below street level. So this is what I see through my windows: I just walked... Continue Reading →
State of Emergency
Boston has come to a standstill due to the impending snowstorm...many businesses were closed today or closed by 2:00. The subway is stopping service at 3:00 today. The governor has told people to stay off the roads after 4:00. We better get two feet of snow after all of this! Mary and I went... Continue Reading →
Genie Breakthrough
At work this morning, I overheard three men, on separate occasions, being asked if they watched the Super Bowl. As each one replied "No," I thought to myself, "These are my people." A place in which men don't even watch sports! So, I had a genie breakthrough yesterday. I am still feeling the aftereffects... Continue Reading →
Thanks, Phil
Punxsutawney Phil has predicted an early spring. THANK YOU! I'm giving a shoutout to my mom, as this is one of her favorite holidays. She's been to Punxsutawney, PA, a few times, so has acquired a plethora of Phil merchandise. Pins, hats, magnets, you... Continue Reading →
