RED SOX.......BOBBLE-HEADS.......RETIREMENT PLAN....LISA'S LUCK

I have been a Red Sox fan since the days of  Ted Williams and all those great teams that "broke your heart"and in the end came up empty and the cry went out "wait until next year"

THOSE WERE THE DAYS .........Now we have Red Sox Nation and a team that is not only entertaining,but also is on the verge of becoming a dynasty.........BUT IT DOESN'T FEEL THE SAME.......It may be "the generation gap" however to me it appears to be that the game has become all about the "juice" or money that can be made.I wonder if the average fan will at some point get bothered by an owner such as John Henry who cooperates with "Boston Magazine"and talks of his

courtship  and the trips to Paris for

lunch and ice cream..........AND BOBBLE-HEADS

as gifts to the wedding guests...........

NOW FOR MY SECRET......See Lisa with the Mitt Romney bobble-head........It is part of our retirement plan......Assuming that Mitt makes a comeback and lands in the White House (not out of the question in spite of Obama hysteria )then its on to ebay and the "cash cow" will be coming to town......

Lisa's luck is that she had a boyfriend who was the Son of a previous Red Sox owner,but she decided on me ....................What a great choice....................... 

SARAH FOLLOW UP TO KERRY JOKE........

"WHY THE  LONG FACE.................................  

JUNE FAMILY FUN IN THE SUN..........FINALLY !!!!

 It was a great Saturday Morning with family members which included Mark, Jenna and Maren Rowe plus Maeve, and Tegan Sherwood

Tegan is sitting on the top of a huge slide and with no fear she is about to go all the way to the end.......

Maeve was happy to see the morning sun for the first time in two weeks and she realized her school vacation officially commenced............

Mark and Daughter Maren take a ride on the slide and the question is........

WHO IS THE MOST EXCITED ?

Trust me Jenna was their also,however,she is hard to catch in a photo............while drinking coffee

JOHN KERRY..."WAR HERO".......FUNNY MAN.....

John Kerry has never been a favorite in this corner in spite of the fact that back in the early years we were both Navy veterans who had graduated from Officer Candidate School and became prosecutors,He as a Asst.District Attorney in Middlesex County,and myself as an Asst. Attorney General,Comm. of Mass.OTHER THAN THAT...........He took a movie camera with him to get pictures of himself on active duty and he became the self proclaimed leader/figurehead of Veterans against the Vietnam War.I couldn't afford a movie camera and I became a Special Agent,Office of Naval Intelligence. I never bought his "act"

Thus it is not a surprise that I consider his humor to be non existent and phony..........Yesterday while giving a talk to a friendly support group he  decided to pull a "Letterman" and state to the effect that "it is to bad that the missing Governor was not Sarah Palin rather than the Governor from South Carolina...........

You would think that he has had enough of his "jokes" backfire  ...............................

I wonder if John and Jane are still friends;They both married "up"as you are aware....Theresa and Ted.................

HEADS UP......YOUR THE FIRST TO KNOW...IT IS IN THE "I" OF THE BEHOLDER

I am going to institute a weekly program that I have "borrowed" and/or otherwise stolen from the CEO/Publisher of the blog,NANEPASHEMET (the guy to the right).I really don't feel that bad about it since he probably did the same thing.

In any event it is a great idea;he lists his "peeps" of the week which I understand can be bad,good,or indifferent depending on the situation and person.You cannot beg your way on to the list and certainly cannot prevent it since by the time you know about it....you are already a peep.

My weekly program will be called HI*PS OF THE WEEK.A HI*P IS A "HARVEY'S IMPORTANT PERSON",however, the "I"may be different depending upon the situation and the person.The "I"is in the beholder.It may be "important" or another word starting with an "I".My lips are sealed and you cannot buy your way on to the list or cry your way off.

I will give you an update when it will start..........................

A LESSON IN DISCIPLINE FROM THE PRESIDENT......

I am not talking about Obama being disciplined with his smoking,but rather the way he handles himself in a press conference. It is a lesson for us to reflect upon in our daily reaction with people............

Imagine being in the Washington D.C. Press and you get one chance to ask the President a question about any of the pressing issues live on national television...........THE QUESTION FROM A REPORTER........HOW MANY CIGARETTES DO YOU SMOKE EACH DAY ?

The President did not react in a defensive matter (which may be normal) considering that it appeared to be asked to embarrass him.....He did ask the reporter if he was trying to make him the issue rather than the purpose of the new cigarette law in a matter of fact way but not in an argumentative tone.

He appeared to be truthful in saying he has been smoking since he was young and considers himself 95% cured and does not smoke in front of his family.

He further related that the new legislation that he recently signed would help stop young people from smoking like he did in his early years.

His answer did not take away from the purpose of the press conference and at the same time showed his human side  with the fact that he is not perfect and like the rest of us has to work on his "demons".

HAVING A PLAN............A PURPOSE..........AND AN END RESULT......IS DISCIPLINE WITHOUT LETTING EMOTION OR ANGER BEING A DISTRACTION......................

IRAN,NORTH KOREA......SO WHAT DO WE DO ?

                                            Day nine of the protest in Freedom SquareThese supporters of  Mir Hossein Mousavi are getting "beaten down ' by the militia which  supports the the incumbent Dictator Ahmadinessad who has continued to build his nuclear capabilities while calling for the destruction of Israel.......Iran is also saying it is going to have military air exercises in the Gulf this week.............They have no public comment on the violence and death of their own people who have protested without any rights and thus no protection.

Also; how about North Korea saying that they are going to send a missle in the direction of Hawaii on the 4th of July........

The threats seem to be getting "bigger and better"..........and now we  have the "face"of Neda the young girl who died during the Iran crackdown and is displayed on YOUTUBE in her final moment on earth.

Are these actions the result of President Obama's "political good guy" approach to diplomacy or is the world just getting smaller,more decisive,and angry.Iran seems to be acting without regard to any laws whether International or otherwise.

The United Nations,United States,Nations of Good Will and its Allies appear to have no way to influence people to respect the human rights of "God's" people on earth.

PRAYER IS THE ONLY ANSWER.......SINCE IT APPEARS THAT THE  HUMAN CONDITION WILL PREVENT OURSELVES FROM SOLVING THE CHAOS...............................

PROFESSOR DIMAGGIO.....WHATS' HE GOT TO DO WITH YOU ?

George Weigel,Senior Fellow, praised Dom Dimaggio who passed away at age 92 last month.Young members of "Red Sox" Nation probably are unaware that during his career (1940-1952) with two years in the military during WWII he accomplished the following stats;from 1940-1952 he had more hits than anyone in the Majors,including his friend Ted Williams and his Brother,"Joltin' Joe"who became a national celebrity and among other things was married to Movie Star,Marilyn Monroe.His fielding was his hallmark,In his years in centerfield he had 147 assists from the outfield and during two of those years threw out 19 runners each season.............

    He was never inducted into the "Hall of Fame"more than likely because he just did his job and did not look for the celebrity status that we see in this "modern era".He was a role model,family man,and loyal friend to many,including "Johnny" Pesky of Swampscott

Weigal went on to compare him to a character in the book/movie "A Man for all Seasons" in which a person is given advice that he would be a good teacher and That person responds "And

if I was, who would know it"...................

The Answer........"YOU,YOUR PUPILS,GOD.NOT A BAD PUBLIC................

              

                              THINK ABOUT IT !!!!!!!!!!!!

    Read the entire article in the "Pilot" 6/19/2009

WHY IS IT RAINING......................???

I have a " sneaking suspicion"that a couple of loyal readers of "Thought" reached out in a bold move in this tough economy and fell short.I know disappointment is not easy for young families,however, you have to be a warrior in the game to win and sometimes "not''..................

A television commercial I saw tonight gave me a clue to the "ying" and "yang" of life in very simple terms.The bride enters the place for her wedding and it starts to rain;she gets upset and then it immediately clears up with a beautiful rainbow.

                                                      ,,,,,,,,,NO RAIN...............NO RAINBOW !!

POSTDATE......There was further bad news overnight for this family,however,God, works in strange ways..................................

                                           MORE RAIN............MAYBE MORE RAINBOW !!

HELP THE POOR.....FEED THE HUNGRY....PARTY !!!

Have you volunteered at "BROTHERS TABLE" ? Think about this; MBT SERVES

LUNCH AND DINNER EACH WEEKDAY AND HAS BEEN AVERAGING APPROXIMATELY 80 FOR LUNCH AND OVER 200 AT DINNER. SATURDAY AND SUNDAY  ONE MEAL IS SERVED IN THE AFTERNOON WITH SIMILAR NUMBERS......

The entire operation is financed with private donations (none from your tax dollars).The largest fundraiser for the Summer is going to be August 13 at the Nahant Country Club.The finest local restaurants serve their food along with music and libations.

I hope you all consider joining me at this great time and giving to a great cause...................

BECOME A VOLUNTEER AND HELP OUT !!!!!!!!

THIS BLOG IS NON SMOKING.........

Stephen Helfer is the host of "Smoking Session" on Cambridge Community Television and in part says,that the non smoking lobby is attempting to stigmatize a large section of the low income population of our country and it is a "cancer on our society"

Smoking from this corner is dirty,harmful,and has caused heartbreak to countless individuals and families who have buried "loved ones" after  watching them die in a slow and painful way.

Today I walked through a group of smokers while entering a business office.The idea of wasted production time and second hand smoke was in my mind and lungs............

"TOO EACH THEIR OWN; BUT TO MY FRIENDS AND FAMILY......GIVE IT UP IF USING !!! OTHERWISE STAY AWAY FROM IT........

LIFE MILESTONE.....UNLIMITED POTENTIAL....

Lily Gardner graduated this weekend from St.Pius V,Lynn and was the recipient of the following;Presidential Academic Fitness Award and Recognition of her Scholarship to St.Mary's.The ceremony was filled with beautiful music sung by various Students,including Venesis Nicole Fernandez,who filled the Church with the sounds of "We are His People".

In spite of the "doom and gloom" caused by our recent economic downturn don't worry about the future.

THE "LILYS" ARE WORKING THEIR WAY TO THE RESCUE  !!!!!!

DIALOGUE WITH BJF........

While running with my "BEST JEWISH FRIEND" this morning we discussed the following observations of mine concerning the shooting at the US Holocaust Memorial Museum yesterday;

The "perp" was 88 years old (this picture of him to the right has to be old) and it reminds me to have respect for the elderly,except to remember that some people just happen to be mean or inconsiderate their whole life.The Drudge Report stated this morning that his online book is titled "KILL THE BEST GENTILES"People like him should be profiled."If it walks like a duck,it probably is a duck"

Further He shot the 39 year old guard probably because he was black.

WHAT AN OUTRAGEOUS ACT TO HUMANITY..........

BOTHERSOME DEFINITIONS FROM NEW YORK TIMES.......

This a demonstration of waterboarding which was used on three individuals who gave up information that saved American lives......NYT says this was BARBARIC..........

The late term abortion Doctor previously mentioned in this blog was called a HERO in his death for the pro choice movement by the NYT.

Please ...............................

DON'T JUDGE A BOOK BY ITS COVER........

This looks like your ordinary group of people that show up for a cookout,however,do not be fooled.Father Ed Riley (far right) led them to Louisa,Kentucky last summer to volunteer their "heart and souls" to the Father Ralph W.Beiting Appalachian Mission Center.I have had the opportunity to meet Father Beiting who has made his Life one dedicated to the inhabitants of the poorest section of the Country.Read about him online or in various books.He was visited by Sister Theresa before her death after she heard of his good works......

If you get the courage or an urge to help out in this endeavor give me a call.The "gang of volunteers "will be leaving for a week early in August

to continue the work of the Mission.

THERE ARE SOME GREAT STORIES TO GO WITH THIS PICTURE,BUT I DO NOT HAVE ENOUGH SPACE !!!!!...........................

"DICKY" GARDNER .....A HERO AMONG US!!!!!

"Dicky" (second on the left) with his Wife,Brother,and Mother was the guest of honor at the Knights of Columbus on Friday night.It was a tremendous outpouring for him by the people of Lynn for the guy that has always been there for them when in need.

This reminded me of the saying that "Lynn is like a village".The hall was packed and all the goodwill of the village was aimed directly at the honoree.....

Hold him in your prayers and help him keep up the great fight..............

HERE COMES" DA" JUDGE...........

The headline makes fun,however,it is not a laughing matter.Judge Christine McEvoy admitted that she was operating a motor vehicle under the influence of alcohol.This was her first offense and this picture mirrors her guilt and being embarrassed for her acts.

Let's use this as a lesson that driving while drinking is a serious problem that can end and ruin lives and families.

BUT FOR THE "GRACE OF GOD 'MANY OF US COULD BE IN HER PLACE............

"GOOD GUY GALLAGHER".........RIP

Joe Gallagher,49, passed away suddenly this week leaving a large void in the fabric of the City of Lynn and Division 10 of the Ancient Order of Hibernians of which he was the current President of the Building and former President of the Division from 2003-2007.

He had many accomplishments and honors such as Catholic Irishmam of the Year in 2005.He was an active parishoner at St. Mary's where he served as an Eucharistic Minister.

He has been a leader that will be greatly missed by all who had the privilege to work alongside him.

Maybe this is God's gift to "Good Guy" since he is now reunited with his Daughter Katie who has been in HEAVEN since June 29.2008.

BAD THINGS....HAPPEN TO GOOD PERSONS !!!!

Darryl Littlejohn was convicted by a New York Jury today for the murder of Imette St. Guillen who found herself in the "wrong place at the wrong time".It appears that after a night of having a party with her girlfriends;she ended up by herself and became the victim of Littlejohn who was employed by the bar that she went to alone to have a late night drink.A student from the University of Vermont under similar circumstances met the same fate in Burlington,Vt. the previous winter.

                            I taught a criminology course last year and we discussed victims and whether their putting themselves in "harms way"made them responsible for the demise that occurs.The discussion among the  students was "heated" and ultimately inconclusive.

I am not one to preach fear,however,I ask all you young ones to use common sense and stay with your friends.Follow your gut reaction and stay alert.

THE MORE I KNOW......THE LESS I KNOW

The murder of the Abortion  Doctor to the right is a tragedy for all. The pro-life argument is founded on the dignity and right to life.The end of life for the Doctor is no different than the end of life for a child.

The issues run deep and are complex from both sides.........

nine people have been murdered in the last sixteen years over this issue and it never will solve anything.It merely makes it worse.In fact the above statistics are misleading since it does not include the children.............

PRAY FOR HELP AND GUIDANCE.......................FOR ALL OF US ..........