Aves Specta - seen

Thank you, Roger Griswold

scott — Tue, 17 Mar 2009 18:00:35 -0700

I've always appreciated the TV meteorologists who keep an eye on the sky for something more than weather. A quick hint during the evening newscast about a planetary conjunction or lunar eclipse is always welcome here. And the weather man ought to know if it's worth looking up; no point seeking Venus beside a waning moon if it's nothing but clouds up there.

So tonight, when WCSH's Roger Griswold specified the start and end times for an overhead pass by the International Space Station, and added that it would be as bright as an "evening star," we made plans to step out into the clear night and crane our necks.

He said "southwest" so that's where I was looking. Fortunately A- had motile eyes and said "What's that?" to a solidly bright object racing toward us from the south-southwest. Instantly we were all on it, our first-time view of the ISS blazing in the sun. Boy, that thing cruises!

Thank you, Brian O'Donovan

scott — Sun, 15 Mar 2009 19:48:10 -0700

The host of A Celtic Sojourn on WGBH radio also hosted last night's event at the Berklee Performance Center. Quite an enjoyable evening with...

Maura O'Connell (and her accompanists, John and...?)
Masters of the Celtic Harp (Gráinne Hambly and Billy Jackson)
Lóchrann (Diarmaid Ó hAlmhain, Caoilfhionn Ní Fhríghil, Aoife Greene, Eibhlin Healy, Pauric Stapleton, Brian Shinners; good luck in Philadelphia, Brian)
Folk Arts Quartet (Ivonne Hernandez, Hannah Read, Julie Metcalf, Liz Davis Maxfield)
Donnchadh Howard and...?
Kieran Jordan and friends

Brownie Troop #1242

scott — Mon, 15 Dec 2008 16:40:47 -0800

Brownie Troop #1242

First Place Youth in 2008 Holiday Parade!

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Presidential candidates waste my time

scott — Tue, 07 Oct 2008 20:38:58 -0700

I have watched Obama and McCain repeat themselves ad nauseum. They stay on message, churning out the same arguments, phrases, and misrepresentations of each other, regardless of the questions posed. One more chance next Wednesday to talk to those of us who have registered the message and want more depth, substance, and inspiration.

Family 2008

scott — Sun, 23 Mar 2008 18:08:02 -0700

Family 2008

Family photos from 2008