I remember when we got our first color television. It was 1973. My parents purchased the house two years prior, and that television was a refurbished Zenith console model. I was the remote control. From his favorite chair, my father would bark at me: "Turn to Channel 13! I want to see Walter Cronkite." Growing … Continue reading Middle of the road
Month: December 2013
The (not so) usual suspects
Another Biddeford politician has thrown his hat into the ring to replace State Rep. Paulette Beaudoin in the Maine Legislature. While some observers were thinking that newcomer Ryan Fecteau has all but clinched the June 2014 Democratic primary for the District 11 seat, it looks like voters could have several choices. Former Biddeford city councilor and … Continue reading The (not so) usual suspects
With a little help from my friends
A few weeks ago I decided to try a social media experiment. Given that many of my Facebook friends are fellow political junkies who cross the full spectrum of political affiliation, and given that discussions about "income equality" and minimum wage standards are becoming more frequent, I decided to sample my friends' opinions in an amateur … Continue reading With a little help from my friends
Let’s stick together
I have some dueling feelings, and would like to know what you are doing today? Are you headed to the Maine Mall for some holiday shopping? Putting up your Christmas tree? Football game? Browse social media and offer your political opinions? How are you making the world around you a better place? I am not … Continue reading Let’s stick together
Meet the ‘new’ boss
In about 24 hours, I will have the privilege and honor of being the first to introduce members of my community to the new members of the Biddeford City Council. I will be the master of ceremonies at the inauguration of Mayor Alan Casavant, the nine members of the city council and the seven members … Continue reading Meet the ‘new’ boss
NOTES TO CARL | LESSONS IN MEDIOCRITY 