Monthly Archives: December 2008

Earlier this month, I faced a tough choice. Do I make a second trip to the town landfill and recycling center (what we used to refer to as simply the dump), or do I go to Lincoln’s Burnham Hall and … Continue reading →

It was 40 years ago this coming Wednesday that the three astronauts from the Apollo 8 mission to the moon were approaching the lunar sunrise. It was Christmas Eve (and nighttime in the United States) back on earth. My family … Continue reading →

So, Black Friday is now behind us. As is Cyber Monday. Still before us? About-to-Close Wednesday and Liquidation Sunday. There is now but a week until Hanukkah and a week and a half until Christmas. Time is running out to … Continue reading →

I’m a little surprised that the government still hasn’t bailed out the automotive industry. I’d thought there were no limits to the ineptitude we were willing to underwrite. Eventually, of course, we will bail out General Motors, Chrysler and Ford, … Continue reading →

The other day my former cat sitter, Carol Wood, landed the 50-seat CRJ-200 I flew from Philadelphia to Burlington. As I was exiting the aircraft she told me that she thought the landing had been a little rough, but it … Continue reading →