The biggest news today was the NY Mets defeating the Los Angeles Dodgers 6-3. I watched the entire game knowing Josh would be happy with the results. Earlier it was reading the N Y Times and USA Today after going to Hannaford NB and spending $117. About 5:00 PM we had a surprise downpour with pea size hail!! Tonight I feel cold and will dress accordingly for bed. The NY Yankees are leading the Guardians 2-0. Happy Columbus Day!
ROBERT LOUIS POTVIN
We all have "High Hopes" as the song goes but the Patriots didn't have high hopes in their defeat 41-21. I continue to watch The Roosevelts on PBS. Today I was inspired watching the life of Theodore Roosevelt. TR was truly amazing and yes, very wealthy, and he traveled to the Dakotas. I red his biography while living in Laramie, Wyoming. Tonight, it was high hopes as the NY Mets challenged the LA Dodgers. The Mets were not amazing, for sure, trailing the Dodgers 6-0 in the Eighth Inning. Seems like the Red Sox! Tomorrow will be another game between the Mets and LA. I must o to Hannaford NB for food & supplies. Maybe the skies will clear up?
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In the absence of any MLB Playoffs I chose to continue learning about President Franklin Delano Roosevelt on PBS. What impressed my was his stamina and longevity. FDR brought our country out of a Depression and instituted so many social programs that challenged Americans to "Pull their own bootstraps." FDR was elected for four terms and had a charm second to none. By contrast LBJ, too, had many social programs BUT the Vietnam War delt him the final blow. I liked LBJ for he came to my college after John Fitzgerald Kennedy was assassinated in 1963.On February 14, he came to St. Louis University . I got all excited and was the first to observe all that went on. The crowd was over 10,000 and my friends even saw me on TV! Yes, Presidential visits are surreal and in this Election Year Chase Robert and Lily P may have the same experience I did in 1964? Tomorrow I shall watch Joel Osteen at 10:00 and the Mets versus the Dodgers at 8:15.
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My Friday has been one of accomplishments! It was filling my pill cady with 8 days of medication. Next it was beginning to pare down my excessive closet of clothes and shoes. My traditional shoes are a thing of the past. Included is a pair of black Cowboy boots size 10-1/2. I intend to have all of these donated to Planet Aid. My sport coats are too large as I have reduced my weigh to 161.4 pounds as of yesterday. Now comes the inspiration. Ken Burns has a series on PBS "The Roosevelts." I watched how Franklin D. Roosevelt overcame polio to being a 4 term President! My late father said many times "FDR was for the workingman." His Fireside Chats got into every home in America and then some. Want to Learn more about U S History? Become a student and develop 'A Sense of History!' In MLB Playoffs the Dodgers are leading the Padres after four, 1-0. My visit to the Legion was excellent with 2 hotdogs and a Ginger Ale on ice!
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Both the Cleveland Guardians and the New York Yankees won their games. I was rooting for the Detroit Tigers but it just didn't happen. Tonight I received a friendly phone call from my alma mater, St. Louis University. We chatted about the many virtues of the city of St. Louis. A pledge of $100 was made. Now it's time for bed!
ROBERT LOUIS POTVIN
As an experienced blogger I try to find inspiration in my story. Last night I witnessed Elvis's grand daughter telling of her story involving her mother Pricilla Presley's problems. I watched the interview with Oprah Winfrey inspiring which led me to watch Elvis' ALOHA FROM HAWAII via Satellite in 1973. Watching this video this morning gave me insight who Elvis really was: a talented human being. Tonight in watching the Amazing New York Mets prevail over the Phillies, too, was inspiring. Son Josh proudly told me he ordered a Mets ball cap. Today was indeed a Grand Slam all the way around! Tomorrow I travel to the VA in Worcester for a visit to the dermatologist and pharmacy Oh Yes, the obituary in the New York Times of Luis Tiant also was inspiring. The secret is to look for inspiration in every thing you do!
ROBERT LOUIS POTVIN
This has been an interesting Tuesday. has been a long day.. cool day gas for the Honda, food for my belly and a victory for the Mets. They defeated Philadelphia 7-2 which pleased Josh and me! It is deferent game between the LA Dodgers and the San Diego Padres.. Mookie Betts homered for LA thinking this was a good beginning only to see San Diego exploded for 6 runs early in the game. Not staying up any longer for this Tuesday has been interesting enough.
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