World Series Sleep deprivation is common when your team is in the World Series, and the 18 inning marathon that ended at 3:30 this morning set me up for a rough day today. The Red Sox and Dodgers played an epic Game 3, and I was in awe of Nathan Eovaldi pitching in relief for…
Travel Bug I was watching a program on television where the host was exploring Bermuda and eating a fish sandwich at Woody’s. I admit it choked me up a bit. Not because I have a soft spot for fish sandwiches (though I do love a good fish sandwich), but because it’s a destination “out there”…
Burpees and Excuses I’ve struggled with getting the appropriate amount of daily exercise for years. I’ve tried P90X, sprint triathlons, swimming laps, walk-a-thons, and all manner of motivators to get myself going. I rowed in college and like to row, but I travel a lot and don’t have regular access to an erg, let alone…
October is a magical month in New England. The harvest is largely done, leaves are turning and falling off the trees, the days grow shorter and the air becomes crisper. Winter is coming, but not just yet. Like most people who live here, I think of fall as the best time of year in New…
Visitors from the Wild I don’t ever think about salamanders, but fished one out of the pool last Sunday. I believe it’s a Northern Redback, but what do I know about salamanders? Next to nothing. I spend as much time outdoors as I can, but I don’t poke around in streams or under logs and…
