Thursday, January 19, 2006

Linus

You can't write a more powerful opening graph than this.

SCARBOROUGH (Jan 19, 2006): Sue Kirk regularly skims the obits pages, looking for children whose family members have died. For each child she finds, she packs up a handmade blanket in the hopes of providing a small measure of comfort.

Wednesday, January 18, 2006

The flags are scared today

On my way into work this morning, i happened to notice several flags not flying today. A little too much wind i guess. At least its 45 degrees and not snowing out like they thought.

Thursday, January 12, 2006

Warming

It might make it up to 50 degrees today!! Fill those lungs with the warm air and try to hold it in for the next 3 months.

Wednesday, January 11, 2006

What I'm watching - Country Boys -PBS

Filmed over three years (1999-2002), "Country Boys" tracks the dramatic stories of Chris and Cody from ages 15 to 18. With the same intimate cinematic technique and sound design that distinguished "The Farmer's Wife," Sutherland's new film bears witness to the two boys' struggles to overcome the poverty and family dysfunction of their childhoods in a quest for a brighter future.

Good stuff....everyone has a story if you have the patience and fortitiude to follow it. The best thing i've seen on TV in a long time- TK

Tuesday, January 10, 2006

Was Bode 'drunk' or 'wasted'...is there a difference ?

What's worse, the action or the promotion of the action? Its stupid when the media tries to make its own news out of news. Some good points on jpurnalistic integreity here. The power of the Press Release.

Friday, January 06, 2006

Cross country dogging

I'll have to try this with Shadow the next time we're in Millinocket.

Clip on Skis, Hitch Rover, and Go
By STEPHEN REGENOLD
Published: January 5, 2006
FOUR years ago Carin Offerman clipped on a pair of cross-country skis, tethered herself to her giant schnauzer, Raven, and braced for a ride that would change her life. Her 70-pound dog started running, and Ms. Offerman felt the line go tight as she rocketed down the snowy trail.

Thursday, January 05, 2006

Toasty

The woodstove has been a wonderful addition to our heating system so far this year. As the winter rolls on, i'm getting better at gauging how much to put in to heep things nice and toasty (but not TOO hot). One of the tricks is to use smaller pieces of wood, split from existing logs. They start to burn faster and put out just enough heat to be comfortable. our oil bill has been saved so far by supplementing with wood...now the question is if we reorder/restock as we're just abouot half way through our cord with a lot of winter still left hear in maine. I've got to find better storage options next year...and get in on a bulk buy for next winter.

Wednesday, January 04, 2006

What I just read - Double Play

Robert Parker steps away from Spenser and takes a look at what it was like to be Jackie Robinson's shadow.

Tuesday, January 03, 2006

Hot or Not in 2006

Feeling good...in.
Staying in touch....in.
Meanies...out.

We'll see.

Monday, January 02, 2006

Twin Pines- A million dollar view...and they know it

Jeesh....these rates are crazy!! All i can say is that i hope Dan is getting a raise!

Parking

Paddy was driving down the street in a sweat because he had an important
meeting and couldn't find a parking place.
Looking up to heaven he said, "Lord take pity on me. If you find me a
parking place I will go to Mass every Sunday for the rest of me life and
give up me Irish Whiskey".
Miraculously, a parking place appeared.
Paddy looked up again and said, "Never mind, I found one."