Castle Island - A Tradition Continues...

April 20, 2008

Gwendolyn Lillian, named after her great-grandmothers, is a force of nature. Gwen is a bright, charming, loving, and full of fun two year old. It was my distinct pleasure to spend some time with her this weekend. Our destination was South Boston specifically Castle Island. Whether walking around watching the airplanes come and go from Logan, enjoying the sailboats on the water, or just riding those swings you know it’s an exciting time. Then to top it off you must have an ice cream at Sullivan’s.

My memories, at a young age, of the same kind of fun day at Castle Island are vivid. Later in life as a fourth-grade teacher for years I would take my class on a field trip to the John F. Kennedy Library/Museum and follow it up with a picnic lunch at you guessed it – Castle Island! I’m certain that Gwen’s first experience at the Island was just one of many more to come.

Forty-Nine Dollars and Ninety-Six Cents ($49.96)

April 5, 2008

I try to write from emotion and or respond to events. Well yesterday provided such a forum. I was cents shy of $50.00 to fill my gas tank. That most certainly got my attention. I am required to use the 91 or above grade of gasoline. How convenient that the grade goes from 89 to 93 with a $.10 or more increase thrown in. Now my automobile gets 26 mpg and has a 16 gallon tank. I use a gas station whose charge averages $.10 a gallon less than the other local stations. It’s not a name brand but performance is great nonetheless.

After filling-up as I was getting back in my car another customer in disbelief, as we all are, was muttering words to the effect that the people must do something, this must stop. My sentiments exactly - can’t help wondering what the summer will bring. Is the dreaded $4.00 a gallon just around the corner!?!