A SUMMER'S TUESDAY IN NOVEMBER

 Blood glucose 87  Weight 171lbs.

It was another Summer's day with little to do! We had another frost with temperatures at 30 degrees. I went about my business by getting a tank full of gas at $2.15 per gallon. Did a lot of reflecting as the day unfolded. Sat in the breezeway then in the warm sunshine.

I did a tour of North Brookfield on Donovan Road and others. What impresses me is the quality homes that came along 20 years ago.

Enjoyed a campfire on Birch Hill in the dark! It was a good fire built with dry wood. Little Evie played with a remote car. The grandkids had games.

Tomorrow is Veterans Day. I pride myself in having served in the U.S. Army and Vietnam from 1966-1968. I got to see the world and learned a bit about life. I was an x-ray technician.

ROBERT LOUIS POTVIN

ANOTHER SUMMER'S DAY IN NOVEMBER

 Blood glucose 78

This brief November day was perfect! Laundry and shopping for food was routine. The big news was the two full page obituary of Alex Trebek in the New York Times. I have saved it as it is truly historic. Trebek was a special man in  the lives of millions upon millions of Americans and around the world. And yes, he was human. Jeopardy! will continue to run shows taped in the past few weeks until Christmas. 

I took advantage of the summer-like weather and sat in an easy chair in the garage in the sunshine. Josh called alerting me to games by Chase and Lily at Quabaug. Chase scores two goals in his soccer game early on. I don't have any details on Lily's contest.

There wasn't any campfire on Birch Hill tonight. I took advantage of watching PBS and Lester Holt instead. Trump is stubborn  and evidence seems to call all of his legal action as frivolous! Give it up Donald!

This Monday was a good Monday!

ROBERT LOUIS POTVIN

ALEX TREBEK 1940-2020

Blood glucose 85

Alex Trebek has died at age 80. With more than 8,000 Jeopardy programs over 30 years Alex was truly a star in his own right!

I have corresponded with Alex over the years and felt a certain bonding of our friendship. The media has begun covering his life's story and tomorrow's Times and USA Today will have banner headlines I am sure. I have an autographed photo and a hand written postcard postmarked April 1, 2019 reading "Dear Bob, Thanks for all the kind words and the info. All the best. signed Alex T."

Today was another summerlike day in the Brookfields. The morning was chilly. I spent watching Jane Pauley on CBS Sunday Morning.  I like Jane's style. The features are always good. 

Now it's all about President-Elect Joe Biden. I sense Joe Biden is a man of great courage given all of the tragedies experienced in his life. I wish "Mr. President" well.

Tomorrow looks like another delightful day in November. I'll take it! Laundry and Hannaford in the morning.

ROBERT LOUIS POTVIN

PEACE PAGODA LEVERETT, MA

 This particular Saturday with "Johnson" was filled with surprises. We headed for the Quabbin Reservoir to see "low water levels." Then we headed for Amherst. Things were happening on the streets of Amherst in celebration of President Biden's victory .College students were waving flags and jumping up and down in victory. The victory was picked up on the radio at noon.

Next we headed towards Leverett. "Johnson" knows the way around and we headed up a mountain road for the Peace Pagoda. This pagoda has a recent coat of white paint and is glistening in the sunshine .We have been here several times before but this time was special .It is something for children to see and I will suggest a visit by the Potvin grandchildren!

The warn November sunshine saw folks walking around in their shorts and shirtsleeves. It was like a spring day.

I collected a free meal at Subway WB in Biden's victory!. Johnson paid!

ROBERT LOUIS POTVIN

A WARM NOVEMBER CAMPFIRE

 The day began with a graveside ceremony for the Late John Paolucci. John was everybody's friend as evidenced by one hundred or more gathering at the Catholic cemetery. A touching moment was little Vinny Paolucci in a sparkling white suit. RIP John.

This November day was bright and warm. It lifted everybody's spirit and will carry us through the weekend. How nice.

I had my snowtires mounted late in the day at George's Tire Place in Warren. It seems I panicked with last Friday's snow. Now It remains how, if any, snow will come in the ensuing months. It cost $39 for the mounting of the tires.

I caught up with Josh and kids on the way home and followed him to Birch Hill. He built a campfire which felt good as darkness ensued. Little Evie was working at her laptop as we sat around the fire. Darkness and coolness settled in as I returned home to the Poodle.

This November Friday was above average!

ROBERT LOUIS POTVIN

WARM THURSDAY

Blood glucose 85   Weight 173lbs

The day was good. After doing food shopping I became glued to the networks and election returns. At mid-afternoon Josh called alerting me of a soccer game at Quaboag. #12 Chase Potvin scored a couple of goals seeing his team onto victory. It was a bright afternoon but quickly got dark. Quaboag won 5-2!

I visited the family on Birch Hill and enjoyed some pizza. Josh and I spoke of the election returns. We disagree on many things. I am a liberal. Period.

George's Tires called asking me to come by tomorrow at 3:15 for the mounting of my snow tires. Should cost me $18.

My back itch continues.

    ROBERT LOUIS POTVIN

A GOOD NOVEMBER WEDNESDAY

 The skies were clear all day and the winds died down. Now we will have summer-like weather the rest of the week!

The disturbing election news is not to be taken lightly. 

My afternoon was spent watching music videos. The Eagles in Australia gave me entertainment of 30 hit songs. I like "Take It Easy" and "Peaceful Easy Feeling" the best. Then I watched Roy Orbison  and "Black & White Night" with Bruce Springsteen.. another winner!

No campfire today as Josh was at a soccer game at David Prouty.

Tomorrow I may have my snow tires mounted. My Honda needs a wash and food at Hannaford NB.

ROBERT LOUIS POTVIN