Archive for June, 2008
Companies aren’t so “Green” with annoying long receipts
3 Comments Published by paul June 23rd, 2008 in Shopping, natureHave you ever been to the store to purchase a couple items only to walk out with a receipt that’s actually longer than the itemized one you get at the super market? Sadly, it’s a trend that’s becoming all too common these day.
Ironically, these are often given to me by stores that purport to be [...]
Protected: M’s academic aspirations
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Our first Arrowhead Farm CSA meal
0 Comments Published by paul June 20th, 2008 in Cooking, Wine, food and diningWe picked up our first share of Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) produce from Arrowhead Family Farm in Newburyport, Mass today and consequently cooked our first, delicious meal from locally grown food.
A bird’s eye view of the Arrowhead Family Farm along the
Merrimack River in Newburyport, Mass.
Take that big chain markets and national (and international) food distribution [...]
Picnicking with Cedar Waxwings at Atkinson Common in Newburyport
0 Comments Published by paul June 20th, 2008 in bird watching, family, nature, recreationIt was a beautiful Thursday so my wife, son and I went for a picnic at Atkinson Common in Newburyport, Mass. The sun was out, there was a hint of a summer breeze, the clouds seemed to be avoiding our section of sky and flitting amongst the evergreen and viburnum trees was a small, active [...]
Protected: Lions and tigers and bears, oh M(y!): Our first visit to the zoo
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Protected: My first Father’s Day and our fifth anniversary
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The Hoopoe: Israel’s new national bird
0 Comments Published by paul June 14th, 2008 in Uncategorized, bird watching, newsThe State of Israel finally has a national bird. Behold, the Hoopoe, chosen during this year’s celebration of the 60th anniversary of the nation’s independence.
The Hoopoe
(Photo by Dhaval Momaya, via Wikipedia)
According to a news brief from the Jewish Telegraphic Agency, the bird is native to the Middle East and has an Israeli commando unit named [...]
Protected: M’s first haircut
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Protected: M crawls for the first time!
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Today is the 64th Anniversary of the Invasion of Normandy (D-Day)
0 Comments Published by paul June 6th, 2008 in History, Military/VeteransNot much to say really, but it is a day for reflection about many things related to war, world peace, American sacrifice, veterans and family.
Here’s a great website for a lot of information about one of the most historic invasions in the history of the world. American Experience/D-Day on pbs.org.

