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Better Late Than Never

The furnace went on last night for the first time since last spring, a welcoming sound for the way autumn is supposed to be. The overnight low went down to 44°F/7°C in Andalusia and hit below freezing in the Poconos. … Continue reading

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Happy Autumn Equinox

Today’s the first day of fall. The full Harvest Moon approaches on Monday, and baseball season is giving way to the playoffs. The Phillies almost made it this year, but were eliminated by the Braves, who clinched the division unfortunately … Continue reading

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Baseball, Parasites and Politicians

Spring is now in its second month already. The regular baseball season is following close behind. My favorite teams, the Phillies and Yankees, are playing exceptionally well thus far, looking like contenders for the Fall Classic again. On this past … Continue reading

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Baseball and Ballantine Beer

“In the spring a young man’s fancy lightly turns to thoughts of love,” according to Alfred Lord Tennyson; but for this baby boomer, I’m presently thinking about baseball. Where have you gone, Joe DiMaggio, and how about Phil Rizzuto on … Continue reading

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