THE DAY AFTER

 After a late night and the euphoria of the Dodgers winning the World Series, my Halloween was quiet. I did go to Hannaford NB  for Trick or Treat candy but did not have anybody come by for the treat. My banking was done early planning for Josh to come by for my monthly rent at the Poodle. Left a message but he never came by! Chase Robert called telling me of his on-phone interview with Mass Mutual. All went well. I plan on going to the Legion around 4:00 PM.  Maybe I'll see Josh there? And yes, the LA Dodgers are World Series champions!

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THE DODGERS ARE WORLD CHAMPIONS!

 It was worth watching tonight. The Yankees were a threat but the Los Angeles Dodgers prevailed  7-6. 

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YANKEES WIN, YANKEES WIN, YANKEES WIN!

 This Tuesday was different. The day was cloudy and somewhat dismal. I waited all day. No events meaningful other than waiting for the Yankees and LA. The Yanks have exploded with home runs and lead 11-4 in the eight. Not good for LA! It's late and so I'll call it a day!

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DODGERS DEFEAT YANKEES 4-2

 Today began with the temperatures in the mid-twenties. I went about my business shopping at Hannaford NB and spent $98+ without trying.  Knowing that the World Series wasn't until 8:08 PM  the challenge was to keep busy and that I did. I have a U.S. Currency Auction that has amazing illustrations of ALL money printed in the US. While in Junior College i was entrusted with some Gold Backs and other coins which I sold to the late Johnny Lyons. Funny thing this ended up on the wall in Bill's Place! Chase Robert called me earlier acknowledging receipt of materials on Ernst & Young and Mass Mutual  and a cash donation. Tonight I was positioned to watch the Yankee-Dodgers game 3. The Yankees were defeated 4-2.

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PATRIOT SUNDAY

 It was relaxing seeing the Patriots prevail over the NY Jets! I watched the whole game learning more about the game of football. The final score was 25-22. Once again it was  a beautiful Sunday. The Trump Rally at Madison Square Garden has lasted more than 3 hours with a slew of celebrities .In the usual style of Trump he slams VP Harris and others. The World Series resumes in 24 hours from The Big Apple. I will have a front row seat cheering for the Yankees! Tomorrow I'll go to Hannaford NB for food & supplies. Did speak with Ben and Josh briefly. My Sunday was interesting.

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I LOVE NEW YORK!

 I love New York and I really men it! Today was a discovery for me. I came across a  9 page memoir dated 1/1/2000 recounting my visit to the Big Apple for a Y2K celebration. It is amazing all of the details which I wrote about. With the encouragement of Ben and Josh I attended a Billy Joel concert to celebrate the coming of Y2K.Also, I obtained cancellations of 1/1/2000. And to think I found my 9 page memoir which I'll share with Ben & Josh. I also learned how to print a picture of LBJ's visit to Saint Louis University on 2/14 1963.Tonight the New York Yankees lost to the LA Dodgers 4-2. For  a minute I thought the Yanks would pull it off having the bases loaded in the 9th.They didn't and now the World Series go to New York-Dodgers ahead 2-0.I still love New York!

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INTERESTING FRIDAY

My Friday was interesting. After doing some food shopping at Hannaford NB I took all day to get psyched up for the World Series in LA. There was all kinds of info both in the news and in the New York Times. At 4:00 I drove the Allante' to the Legion where Josh joined me. It was enjoyable joining us was Jeff Nickerson. My meal was 2 hot dogs and a Ginger Ale on ice. Josh placed my "clean" laundry in my automobile which I removed upon returning home .I put the clean clothes away waiting for the game to begin. Right now it is 2-1 in favor of the NY Yankees in the bottom of the seventh. I'm interested in seeing who will win!

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TODAY, I VOTED!

 There's an old saying "There's power in a made-up mind." Today my mind was made up and with the encouragement of Son Josh I voted! There is benefit in going to the WB Town Hall not having to cope with big lines, inclement weather and all the rest. So now, I can get on with other challenges like watching the World Series tomorrow night at this time! Did chat with Chase Robert seeing if he received my mail. Not yet. Tomorrow will be routine going to Hannaford NB then to the Legion. The weather today was partly cloudy. So, if your mind is made-up why not vote?!

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HUMP DAY DELIGHT

 My Wednesday saw me going to North Brookfield to the car wash.  For twelve bucks  the Honda sparkles. The brilliant sunshine saw me go back for more. I sat out for 30 minutes and enjoyed ever minute of it. Three days in a row am I getting an "October Tan?" The passing of Hernando Valenzuela is making news and I look forward to reading his obituary in tomorrow's newspapers. I think I had a Hernando experience in calling his room in California? "HELLO!" My "dirty laundry" is ready to be picked up by Josh. .maybe tomorrow? The political scene is getting worse! I watch with great interest all interviews on CNBC! The days are creeping up for the World Series. Two days and counting. Yankees in five!

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SUNSHINE TUESDAY

 The brilliant sunshine continues on this Tuesday! I sat outside for about 30 minutes and enjoyed every minute of it! josh encouraged me to take the "Red Rocket" Allante' as the days are limited for such a pleasure and I did. Drove up Wigwam Road into New Braintree then turned around with Country Corner on my mind. The car took $20 worth of gas. Tomorrow I'll take the Honda to NB for a car wash. Did watch all of the Celtics hype and ring presentations. Beautiful then I watched some of the game against the NY Nicks where the Celtics led by 20 points. It's an entre for  the basketball season. After the World Series I'll be ready for the Seton Hall Pirates. Gold is at $2.757.

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MY 'NO BASEBALL' MONDAY

 It was different not having a game to watch! This day was routine for me doing banking then off to Hannaford NB for food and supplies totaling over $115. The day was another of brilliant sunshine and Josh suggested for me to sit outside for 20 minutes for some Vitamin D. I did for 25 minutes then deliberated if I should go to The Clam Box? I drove my coveted Allante' like it was still Summer. My choice of food was Sea Scallops and a Diet Pepsi.. a big meal indeed. Did put my air conditioner on one last time. Tried to reach "Johnson" to no avail. The price of gold continues to climb at $2749. Now we await the World Series on Friday. Sons Ben & Josh take the LA Dodgers and I'll go with The Bronx Bombers! I like the powerful bats of Judge & Stanton. Go Yankees!!

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DODGERS WIN!

 The Los Angeles Dodgers were more amazing than the New York Mets. This Sunday saw me going to Bentley University with Josh & Evie to to a fraternity party with Chase Robert. It was a delightful time meeting some of Chase Robert's friends. Before heading for Waltham Josh "lowered my ears." The Mets are facing elimination with the score LA 10 -4  Tomorrow I'll replenish my food supply at Hannaford NB and get balances at my bank.  The final score 10 runs 11 hits for LA  5 runs for the Mets.

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YANKEES WIN!!

 This beautiful Saturday saw me drive the Cadillac Allante' 18 miles to New Braintree and back. I figured this would me one of  the last times to enjoy the Fall weather in my convertible. Chase Robert called me to chat. He tells of being interviewed Ernst & Young and will have one with Mass General. I did my discovery on Wikipedia, printed the results and will mail them to Chase with a cash donation. Josh came by and encouraged me to watch the game between the Yankees and Guardians which is now tied in the eight 2-2. Also, he agreed to give me a haircut tomorrow at 11:00. This Saturday was great and now we are in the Ninth inning. Yankees win 5-3 !!! They will go to the World Series!!

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ANOTHER BASEBALL FRIDAY

This Friday was beautiful after frost-on-the-pumpkin. I did watch "Years of Lightening days of drum" again getting fore insights into who JFK really was. He was so many things and the world appreciated his charm, intelligence and humor. The Legion was good as usual. Jeff Nickerson and Carol Slater were my usual visitors and I enjoyed two hot dogs and a Ginger Ale on ice. The Allante' was driven in one of the last times this Fall. I hurried back to the Poodle to watch the Mets versus Dodgers. It was a slugfest with the Mets winning 12-6. Tonight the Yankees are leading the Guardians 6-2 in the sixth. Not good for the Guardians! The incredible weather goes on and on and on! Enjoy it!

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A BASEBALL THURSDAY

This Thursday was routine for me. We had another morning of frost.  After getting the newspapers it was putting away my "clean" laundry left in the breezeway by Josh.  I watched Olivia Newton-John live at the Sydney Opera House before  baseball  from Cleveland. The favored Yankees lost to the Guardians in ten innings with a walk-off homerun. The victory adds some flavor to the contest. Tonight the Mets are trailing the Dodgers 5-3 in the 5th inning. Tomorrow I'll go to the Legion and have two hot dogs and a ginger ale on ice. My Thursday is complete.

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ETHEL KENNEDY FUNERAL

 It's amazing  Robert & Ethel Kennedy had 11 children! Today I watch with great interest the funeral of Ethel Kennedy. Three presidents were in attendance: Biden, Obama & Clinton. Nancy Pelosi sat next to Clinton. The testimonies were touching. I began to think. .did I  ever come intact with Mrs. Kennedy? I did at the fund raiser for Maurio Cuomo at Carly Simon's Martha  Vineyard home. Mrs. Kennedy signed autographs along with Roger Clinton and others. The experience was PRICELESS! Tonight's baseball  witnessed the Mets trailing LA 4-0 in the seventh. I'm tired after a long day. How about you?

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FIRST FROST TUESDAY

This has been the coldest day of Fall. Josh advised "a heavy frost" on his vehicle. My frost came in the mail with  the huge bill from the VA for medications. Then it was my Spectrum bill which seems to go up each month. A renewal for my Allante' registration from the RMV. I paid all of these bills and get on with it Josh stopped by picking up my "dirty" laundry and two bags of trash. Tonight the Yankees a re playing the Guardians 3-0 in the fourth. I have no real interest in the game as my hands are cold and I'll call it a Tuesday!

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A COLD MONDAY

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!

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DISAPPOINTING SUNDAY

 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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A PRESIDENTIAL SATURDAY

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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A FRIDAY OF ACCOMPLISHMENTS & INSPIRATION

 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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A LONG BASEBALL THURSDAY

 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!

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GRAND SLAM METS

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!

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INTERESTING TUESDAY

 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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BASEBALL MONDAY

 I defer to the horrific hurricane Milton Category 5 that is destined for Florida. It is sad to think what will happen. Here in the Brookfield it was the Hurricane of 1938 that leaves a lasting memory. Photographs and eye witness tell the story. Tonight both baseball games were in favor of the Tigers and the Kansas City Royals prevailing over the Yankees 4-2. Tomorrow I'll go to Hannaford NB for food and supplies.  A late night.. a good Monday!

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MAGNIFICENT FOLIAGE IN THE BROOKFIELDS

 With brilliant sunshine I chose to take the Allante' to Birch Hill but nobody was home! The thing that inspired me was the great colors of all trees. It moved me. Next I had placed a call to "Johnson" two days ago. Today, Richard called me from his "jail" being he is still in the hospital for a month. I reminisced with Dick about the good times in his yellow Hummer going up Coy Hill. "Johnson" would come to me house each Saturday to points unknown. He sounded reasonably well considering being infirmed for a month. In the Playoffs it was a different story with the Phillies defeating the Mets. Tonight San Diego is leading the Dodgers. I wont stay up for the final score. Monday will see the Tigers  at the Guardians and the Royals at Yankee Stadium at 4:38pm.I enjoyed my Sunday of Magnificent Foliage! How about you?

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MY AMAZING SATURDAY OF BASEBALL

It was an amazing Saturday for me with four games to watch. Cleveland defeated Detroit in the first game. The Amazing Mets came through in defeating the Phillies  some thing like 6-1. I know Josh will be happy and Ben disappointed. Tonight's game saw the Yankees defeat Kansas City then I switches to watching Ohtani hit a home run against San Diego. Tomorrow it will be the Mets against Philadelphia at 4:08 then San Diego at 8:03. I plan on watching Joel Osteen at 10:00 AM. My Amazing Saturday of Baseball has come to an end. Thank you for being a fan!

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A TRIBUTE TO JOHN F. KENNEDY

 I cherish my copy of the tribute to JFK! Published by Encyclopedia Britannica in 1964 there are many short stories written by JFK's friends. Edited by Pierre Salinger and Sander Vanocur, this book never loses its appeal. Today I began reviewing the many contributions and political cartoons and images. The world loved JFK and will never be forgotten. If you are interested why not get a copy! In other matters  tomorrow will see 4 games in the MLB Playoffs. Sons Ben and Josh are betting on the Mets and Phillies. I haven't yet decided who I'll bet on. The Legion was visited by me enjoying a cheeseburger deluxe and Ginger Ale. Lily P  took the train to Worcester from Boston where Josh picked Lily up.

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THE METS WIN, THE METS WIN!

This Thursday saw many challenges for me. I started by doing some banking then going to Hannaford NB where I loaded up on supplies. Saw sister Jan where we compared notes on our grandchildren. Next is putting away my clean laundry. Then it was replenishing my pills for 8 days. Later in the day I was intrigued where Liz Cheney introduced Kamala Harris. The two slammed Trump in no uncertain term. I like Liz Cheney as I had breakfast with her father, Dick Cheney, while I lived in Laramie, Wyoming! Tonight it was all baseball. I thought the Brewers were going to be the winners until the Mets scored 4 runs in the 9th! An incredible finish for the  Amazing Mets! Now it's onto the Phillies on Saturday.. 

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HUMP DAY DELIGHT

This Wednesday has been full. My mail was backed up so it took me quite a while to separate it. Medications were received for my back condition and Josh came by later in the day to apply medications and gave me an injection which will be on the first and fifteenth of the month. I received a package of Christmas a cards and a pair of smaller gloves which I gave to Evie who came by with dad. She also received an early gift of $100! It has been another day of baseball. The Tigers won beating Kansas City and tonight the Brewers defeated the Mets tying their series. 1-1. As the week goes by the MLB Playoffs will become more interesting. Tomorrow I will put away my clean laundry and go to Hannaford NB for food. It is satisfying to have my ship in order.  Good night!

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TUESDAY OVERLOAD

 This Tuesday took all of my time watching baseball games and watching the Vice-Presidential Debate! I do know the Mets won and the Braves lost. As far as the debate goes the one thought about J.D. Vance is at age 40  IF Trump wins and dies a month later Vance will  be one of the youngest to take office! So much for this Tuesday Overload!

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