A DAY OF RECOVERY

 This Wednesday was one of  recovering from all the news of President-Elect Trump's victory. I didn't stay up late nor did I get up early to see the results. I am satisfied with the results so now we can move forward with hope things will get brighter. The Stock Market set a record high. On the old coin front I received a "Collector's List of U.S. Coins." from Littleton Coin Company which will give me an idea on the prices of all coins minted in the U.S. I am still interested in dealing in U.S. cons! My one and only Merit Badge in Boy Scouts was that of Coin Collecting. What have you? Josh & I will be attending Veterans day ceremony at the WBES on Friday afternoon.

ROBERT LOUIS POTVIN

THE POWER OF BEING AN INCUMBENT FOR OFFICE

In the year 2000 I had made up my mind to run for congress! I was living in Wyoming when I had the chance to pick Dick Cheney and his mind. He states when I was running there wasn't any incumbent running. I came back to the Brookfield's and began the process by getting signatures. I needed 2,000 which were from each town in the district. I ran as an Independent. Once I received the signatures I had to file then with the secretary of state. The support of North Brookfield and West Brookfield was  great. North Brookfield gave me 544 votes.. West Brookfield 444. In total I received 5,157 or 2% of total votes cast. Looking back my campaign was with a Chevrolet Truck with signs "Vote Potvin for Congress." I didn't go around pleading my case.  Running for any office you must appeal to the electorate with a message. I encourage any citizen contemplating running for office.. run when when a vacancy occurs. You will not be victorious in running against the incumbent. I have watched tonight election returns and in every case the Incumbent prevails! Do your homework, ask questions, get to know your territory and build a team.

ROBERT LOUIS POTVIN

JOHNSON IS HOME!

 After a three month stay in the hospital "Johnson" is home. Dick posted his sentiments and I picked up on it and called him at his home in Leominster. It was a meaningful conversation to say the least. He sounded relieved to be home and has a soulmate, William Tin, will give him comfort. I am sending "Johnson" a crisp Hundred Dollar bill to ease his pain! I also enclosed a copy of my blog dating back 2007 telling how we renewed meeting him. "A faithful friend is a sturdy shelter!" Who could be so lucky to have Richard B. Johnson as a friend. We go way back to 1957 and it is wonderful to know my Abominable Firebug lives!

ROBERT LOUIS POTVIN

HOW TO BEAT THE DARK DAYS AHEAD

 Beating the dark days ahead is easy! I have found just today, with the heavy frost this morning finding a purpose is easy. Don't be influenced by all of the political ads. Today I watched Joel Osteen who had a great  quote: "Peace is Power!" I mused over this suggestion all day .After watching the Patriot's defeat 20-17 in Overtime I began to think how can I beat the blues? Easy!  First I dug out an amazing book entitled : "ATLAS OF THE HUMAN BODY". This book covers the many systems that we are all familiar with. For over an hour I found medical illustrations of the many systems we all have. Next I watched Bill O'Riley's  review of the worst and best presidents. Abraham Lincoln came in as #1 and old LBJ was one of the worst! Then it was onto the CW channel featuring President Bill Clinton's life. I enjoyed watching this program as I attended the Inauguration in DC for 5 days. The secret of beating the blues is to KEEP BUSY and don't be bothered by all of the hype being thrown at us if we allow it to pollute our minds! Have an hobbies?  Coins, Stamps, Clocks, Watches , Autographs whatever.. Tomorrow the Seton Hall Pirates kick off their first basketball game in the Big East. My Monday will be busy as I have a list of food for Hannaford NB. Do some soul searching as it will reveal your talents!

ROBERT LOUIS POTVIN

MY SATURDAY OF ONE PRESIDENT: HERBERT HOOVER

This is a transitional for me.. adjusting to the November darkness and circumvention all the hype of the forthcoming election. I took the challenge by  learning more about: Herbert Hoover. Hoover had an interesting life as the first president born west of the Mississippi. He was "global" having traveled to Australia and European countries. Hoover defeated the first Catholic to run for office in 1928 Albert E. Smith. The stock market crash in 1929 made it easy for Franklin D. Roosevelt to defeat Hoover in 1932. Josh came by unexpectedly  giving me a report on Evie's game in Boston. The November darkness prevails as does the very cold night. Don't forget to "Fall Behind!"

ROBERT LOUIS POTVIN

LA DODGERS CELEBRATION PARADE

 The highlight of my November 1 Friday was watching the LA Dodger's celebration parade .From LA it was something else. Josh came by with "clean" laundry and agreed to visit me at the Legion and he did. While at the Legion I enjoyed two hotdogs and a Ginger Ale on ice. Jeff Nickerson and Carol Slater visited making our visit meaningful. Carol gave me an A for the way I parked my Allante'! This may be the last time I take it out? The weather cooled off and we can say "Good Night" to Daylight Savings Time! We all must adjust to tiny days of daylight! Gold was at $2770.50.

ROBERT LOUIS POTVIN