As our nation approaches its 250th year, the shooting death of Charlie Kirk a public figure at a university, a place meant for argument, learning, and the clash of ideas, cuts to the core of who we are becoming as a people. If an advocate for public debate, religious beliefs and constitutional principles can be …
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Fluffy Chowda
Fluffy Chowder: New England Tradition with a Decadent Lift If classic New England clam chowder is a beloved sea captain, then Fluffy Chowder is the captain’s flamboyant cousin who shows up in a chartreuse silk bathing suit and orders Dom Pérignon Vintage 2013 with his lunch. This chowder starts with a rich, creamy clam chowder …
Mind Prober
Talking to myself always ends up with us both laughing ..... Are you at all curious what others think about you? I think most people are.... Even the most “narcissistic” people among us—those with an inflated sense of self-importance—must wonder at times what others really think of them. It’s part of being human isn't it? …
Exiting Staged Right
How Donna Malenchini Turned Our Home Sale Into a Showcase For years, we watched with curiosity and admiration as our neighbor Donna Malenchini tirelessly moved furniture and decor in and out of her two-bay garage. At first, we didn’t fully understand the purpose behind all that activity. Over time, we learned she was a boutique …
Give your eyes a rub
Abby is off to the beach with her friend Julie and I've been listening to meditative music and observing Lanai time. I can feel the warmth of the sun helping me relax after a morning run. Lying still, eyes closed, I'm witnessing steams of color in waves that move upward. No I'm not on mushrooms, …
Mission- Hurricane Helene
BAPTIST ON MISSION - BURNSVILLE, NCI've often heard that people who dedicate themselves to serving others often experience deep personal growth, fulfillment, and a sense of purpose. I now know personally that those who renew others in need, will be renewed. I've learned that service can take many forms—whether through acts of kindness, professional roles, …
Is Elon a Tony?
The other day, I lost my cell phone at the golf range. Now, normally, this wouldn’t be cause for immediate panic, but let’s be honest—our phones are basically lifelines. Mine connects to everything: hearing aids, airlines, golf scores, email, blog posts… I might as well be missing a limb. I did the logical thing first—searched …
The Mystery of Finding Dimes: Signs from Beyond
Have you ever found a dime in an unexpected place—on the road, in a parking lot, or somewhere that made you pause and wonder? Many believe these small coins hold a deeper meaning, a message from someone beyond or a sign from the universe. Whether it’s reassurance, validation, or encouragement, finding a dime can feel …
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Four things to say…to someone you love
Before It’s Too Late At some point, we all have those big, emotional moments when we realize we should probably say something meaningful to the people we love. Unfortunately, those moments often come at dramatic, times—at hospital bedsides, during teary airport goodbyes, or after saying something you wish you'd never said. But here’s a thought: …
Grandmomma Rozzy’s Scarf
Izzy and The Cliffs of Moher The wind danced wild on Ireland’s shore,Where ocean waves in thunder roar.Izzy stood on the cliffs so high,Beneath a vast and endless sky. Wrapped in warmth, a scarf so fine,A gift of love, a treasured sign.Grandmomma Rozzy’s woven thread,Lay soft beneath her golden head. The sunlight spilled in golden …
Nature’s Way
Nature has its way of speaking to us, offering clues about our place in the grand scheme of things—sometimes in the most unexpected places. From the whisper of leaves in a forest to the… ahem… gentle revelations found on urinal screens and toilet paper rolls across America, the universe never stops providing signs. These porcelain …
Vegas Business Trip: My Unexpected Upgrade Story
Going To Vegas It was 1985, and I was a fresh-faced technical support representative for Polaroid, winging my way to my first-ever business trip. Destination: Las Vegas. Mission: work the company booth at CONDEX. As a newbie to business travel and a Vegas virgin, I was navigating the world of corporate expenses armed with a …
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The Prayer Process
Has anyone ever asked you to pray for them ? I'm always surprised whenever I'm asked. I guess I'm a bit surprised that anyone would believe I have built up favor points from above. However, prayers are not simple. Comedian Kathleen Madigan explains it best when she points out that unlike Southern Christians that claim …
The Widow’s Walk Diaries
Prologue The Widow’s Walk Diaries are a work of fiction. As most parents do, I used to read stories to my daughter Izzy at night before bed. After a long days work, many nights my prospects of staying awake while reading where, between slim and none. To keep my mind active and to capture Izzy’s …
A Crank, A Quote and A Buddha
Authors Note: This is a repost of a story written on June 18th 2015. I think you may find motivating if not inspiring ...It has been updated these many year later with a response for the subject's wife of this story posted at the end.... I've been blogging for close to 20 years and have …
Sometimes you really need a joint… replacement that is.
It's day 19, post total hip replacement (THR) surgery and I believe the darkest days of the recovery process are behind me. To be fair when I refer to the dark periods, I’m not referring to physical pain. The toughest part of this process has been the side effects of not being able to care …
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Cambridgeport’s Greasy Village
Using AI (Artificial Intelligence) to understand the old Greasy Village neighborhood. Trying To Get StartedEvery once in a while I get writers block, meaning I can't think or get excited about things I want to learn or write about. When I began writing this article I wanted to know more about the Greasy Village neighborhood …
Sweet Memories
"Life and candy are reminders that the world is full of sweetness" It's amazing how a bit of candy from your youth can stir up memories. I received this box of assorted goodies as a gift and what I found inside was more many more memories than sugary treats. Anyone growing up in Cambridge Ma. …
Memorial Day ……to be remembered.
Rest in peace Harold ....we honor your memory...Sgt. Donald J. Ferguson USMC On Memorial Day my mind wanders through the Cambridge Cemetery's 66-acre site on Coolidge Avenue. I don't know if most who pass this place realize that it is the resting place of Medal of Honor recipients Joseph F. Scott and Alphonso M. Lunt, prominent …
The bow legged runner
I believe that running is only one string of the bow and that I must use what's left to still play music. What happens when a runner becomes unable to run? The answer is simply, they experience guilt. Runner’s guilt is a familiar feeling for nearly every runner. It’s the visceral sensation of incompleteness that …
You can take the kid out of Cambridge but…..
I just got home from a Cambridge High and Latin, high school class of 73 reunion for those who live full time or are snowbirds in the Naples Florida area. Although it was a small turnout, considering we were a class of over 600 seniors back in 1973.... small when it comes a gathering of …
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The Golden Days.
You get the age you have earned..... Lately, my bladder is not the only reminder that I'm getting older. My daughters have grown into adults, my grandkids are nearing middle school ages, remembering names, dates and times elude me more and more as the list goes on..... I tend not to focus on aging, as in my …
Having the ‘craic’
Like most people I enjoy the company & loving embrace of my family and the times spent with my closest and dearest friends. The Irish have a specific word for what I'm talking about here and that word is ‘craic’, pronounced simply as ‘crack’. It means simply having fun enjoying each others company. The pronunciation and the …
Growing up older…that door is optional.
"Growing up" means maturing .....this happens by gaining a better understanding of the world you live in, your relationships, your goals and how to affect them. "Getting old" often implies a negative or undesirable process, focusing on the physical and mental changes associated with aging. On the other hand, "growing old" or as I like …
Grounds for happiness
The suggestions below are not mine.... I was listening to a pod cast which focused on motivation and these simple statements stuck with me so, I'm sharing them with you over coffee. * Stop focusing on things we cannot control....The news, world events, climate, other people...* Stop focusing on the things we do not have....... …
The Bow Legged Blogger 