PHILATELY OR STAMP COLLECTING

Stamp collecting has been a "love" of mine since 1954! My grandmother Poulin gave me some commemoratives of U.S. postage. From that one act came a hobby that has lasted a lifetime. "Stackow" and I were kindred spirits in collecting. We learned our history and geography and began sending for First Day of Issues. I was friends with postal workers George Murphy and Lenny Lemieux in North Brookfield. As I grew my hobby grew.In college I sent for my stamp album and began dealing in stamps. It was exciting for me. Today I dug out my stamp album and reviewed the many facets of the hobby. It is an interest that has never grownd.Today the world has changed. GOOD NEWS " Millions to Receive Checks Next Week, I.R.S. Says. On April 7 payments will receive the $1,400 check by direct deposit." I am keeping my fingers crossed.Today was a cloudy day. Dismal best describes it. I took two bags of trash to Josh for rubbish disposal and visited with him and Chase.Chase is getting his "mop" cut off.He hasn't had a haircut in months! Opening Day at Fenway tomorrow. I plan on watching the game. Many memories about my years of being a baseball fan. Did do my two bicycle exercises. ROBERT LOUIS POTVIN