Monthly Archives: August 2005

I’ve now lived in the Mid-Atlantic states, the Midwest, and New England. I’ve visited Texas, Minnesota, and Florida. Through my various experiences, I feel that I am competent to make a judgment regarding the quality of New England. This judgment … Continue reading →

Caught sight a few weeks ago of a fascinating tv program called Laguna Beach airing on MTV. The show, the latest creation from the lab of reality tv, blends drama and real life by choosing real Laguna Beach to teenagers … Continue reading →

I miss swimming. Growing up, swimming with synonomous with existing, or so I thought. You ate, you read books, you played tag, and you swam. That was the substance of childhood. In fact, from childhood-tinged glasses, it was the substance … Continue reading →

After six weeks in Louisville, and four in Evanston, Illinois, I’m now at home in Machias, Maine. It’s been a great summer for many reasons. Much growth has been had in the past few months, growth that only come from … Continue reading →

American professional sports are not known for producing quotable masterpieces. Sure, there’s the occasional Yogi Berra, a man who bears a capacity for wit and wisdom that tugs at the general public. Far more common, however, is the athlete seemingly … Continue reading →