The Quabbin Reservoir – Part Two

As I return to my blog, after many months away, I wanted to speak about an area I find myself visiting more and more often:  the beautiful Quabbin Reservoir.  Visits to this vast area fill me with feelings that are truly mixed –my ambivalence  showing all too plainly on my face:  feelings of awe and [...]

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Former President Clinton Stumps for Martha Coakley

  As I noted below, the Senate race for the seat formerly held by Ted Kennedy here in Massachusetts about as close as it can get, with the election set for Tuesday–just two days away (January 19).   It is Democrat Martha Coakley (currently Attorney General) vs. Republican Scott Brown (currently State Senator)   The tone of the campaign has gotten really [...]

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Candidate for U.S. Senate Martha Coakley

  As I noted below, the Senate race for the seat formerly held by Ted Kennedy here in Massachusetts is neck and neck.  The election is on Tuesday of this week (January 19).  It is Democrat Martha Coakley (currently Attorney General) vs. Republican Scott Brown (currently State Senator)   On Friday night I went to a Rally for Martha Coakley which featured [...]

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Worcester Rally for Martha Coakley

  As those of you who follow U.S. politics know, the Massachusetts race to fill the Senate seat formerly held by the Liberal Lion Ted Kennedy has really heated up in the final week before Tuesday’s election.  Massachusetts Attorney General Martha Coakley, the Democrat, is in a virtual tie with Massachusetts State Representative Scott Brown, the [...]

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Name That Flower!

  O.K……..so I’m not a botanist…….but I do love flowers.  I captured this image at the Worcester, MA Flower and Patio Show at the end of February.  Most of my shots were roses, but I got this one, as well, and I didn’t note its name.  Maybe one of our photographers or readers can help [...]

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