I have watched a ton of tennis in my day. I have seen all of the greats over the last 30 years. Today’s match will go down as one of the greatest of all time. It doesn’t matter who wins. It is already a classic. Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal are both playing great tennis. I think that Nadal is playing a little better right now but Federer is holding serve. One break and this match is over.
It is starting to rain.
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- for my new novel, Brushes: it's by my great pal, and a fantastic artist, Wynn Ryder. Thanks so much, Wynn! ... Flag post
I recently read the book Pennsylvania Avenue: Profiles In Backroom Power by John Harwood and Gerald F. Seib.
Both authors are Washington political correspondents.
This book is a series of brief chapters about a variety of Washington political players.
Some of those profiled are lifelong insiders. Some came to insider power through unusual channels. Others are looking to change or reform the system in some way or another.
If you are a close follower of politics, you may feel much of the ground covered is familiar. Though I doubt there are many who could claim they are aware of the careers of all the men and women discussed.
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Phaze Books is proud to announce the publication of Brushes, a new romantic/erotic novel from the celebrated author M.ChristianTo the world he's a genius, a master of color, form, and shape, a brilliant talent who stormed the art world and shook its pillars with his talent.But who is he really? Who is Escobar?Brushes is an erotically charged portrait of a master artist, a stroke-by-stroke look at who Escobar may or may not be through the lives of his wife, his manager, model, the forger, his brother and others in intricately interconnected chapters.May or may not be … ... Flag post Flag post Flag post Flag post Flag post
I saw this piece yesterday and I just now have a chance to talk about it. Fox News has done some really bad reporting over the years. They have pushed stories that simply weren’t true. Now, a new low, they have Photoshopped photos to make 2 guys from the New York Times (reporter Jacques Steinberg and editor Steven Reddicliffe ) look uglier. How juvenile!!!
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Dolley Madison, the former Dolley Payne, was maybe the first First Lady to be public figure on her own account.
She was smart enough to land James Madison and he was smart enough to listen to her counsel.
From her White House profile–
With her charm and her laughing blue eyes, fair skin, and black curls, the young widow attracted distinguished attention. Before long Dolley was reporting to her best friend that “the great little Madison has asked…to see me this evening.”……Dolley’s social graces made her famous. Her political acumen, prized by her husband, is less renowned, though her gracious tact smoothed ... Flag post Flag post Flag post Flag post Flag post
If you eat out on the Fourth of July, or if you use any service that normally involves tipping, it is the right and patriotic thing to do to tip the person helping you at a time-and-a-half rate.
This is the pay rate you would expect to be paid if you were to work on a holiday.
If you are not paid this rate for work on a holiday, please don’t take that out on somebody else.
Celebrate Independence Day by doing right by your fellow American.
Also, do right by any immigrants you encounter.
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Here is the “Statement of Affirmation” from the well-known Trinity Church in Boston—-
“Trinity Church of Boston welcomes and honors everyone,. In accordance with our baptismal covenant, we affirm the inherent worth and dignity of every person, We strive to to include all persons without regard to sexual orientation, race,gender, family configuration, ethnic background, economic circumstance, difference in ability, culture, or age. Our love and acceptance of each other embody our commitment to unity with God and each other in Christ.”
Trinity is an Episcopal church that dates back to 1733. The building (above) is something to see and worth a ... Flag post
Here is a picture I took last week of the grave of Paul Revere.
You can find this grave in the Granary Burying Ground which is part of Boston’s Freedom Trail.
Here is information on Revere’s life. He lived 1734-1818.
I had hoped the ghost of Paul Revere would rise and give me and the wife a tour of Boston.
No such luck.
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