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CYO barsketball is now finished for Tim, as he finishes 8th grade. He was a good ball player, in the Wes Unseld mold, for anyone who remembers Unseld. Here he is, playing both ends of the court. He actually scored nine points in this game, which I think was his high total for the season.…

An accepted student visit with Brigid and I taking Joe up. Joe (and us) still working through the best school for him. We are still waiting for final word from RPI, where Joe is waitlisted, and other schools are also in the mix. The three of us were very impressed with RIT and the electrical…

The final between New Zealand and England starts at the minute and a half mark. Note that Tom and Brigid were at the 1990 Hong Kong Seven's and had midfield seats for the famous final (and I love to remind everyone at any opportunity) between New Zealand and Fiji. Unfortunately, no longer available on youtube (copyright issues). Fiji…

The discussion is related to Elizabeth Edwards. Sorry, CBS doesn't allow their videos to be embedded, but just hit the link and you'll see the 2 minute 20 second video (after the commercial, of course!). http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GX2RhdUKF5E

UPDATE: Sarah Palin, the only other woman to run for national office, comments on Ferraro in the video below. Geraldine Ferraro was well-known at FOX news, since she was a contributor. For me, the most interesting thing about Ms. Ferraro is that she managed to survive for 12 years with multiple myeloma. Geraldine Ferraro Dead:…

My nephew Luke as he sweeps the field in the Scout Troop 49 pinewood derby. Winning six races (or more – not sure) on his way to winning with the fastest car. That’s my brother Phil “you did it again” in this 14 second video.

Wow, what a great science fair put on by the seventh and eighth graders. Really some brilliant stuff. Here'sthe eighth grade awards ceremony, with Sr. Mary Elizabeth announcing the results and the science teacher Mr. Cascapera handing out the medals. That's the assistant principal Mrs. Fessman passing the medals to Mr. C.   And here's…

Mason Alexander Schwartz. Born in Boston, but we hope a Yankee fan.  

UPDATE AND CORRECTION: Noreen could go as the "senior citizen" on this trip; not just a student is going Kristof does a worthwhile Win-a-trip-with-me-to-the-developing-world contest every year for a student. You can read the column here – and you will see Noreen listed among the final entries. Help Me Choose My Win-a-Trip Winner! And you…

For those of you who’ve been following this since Emma was born four months early (find links here – Baby Emma goes home! ) here’s Mike with grandaughter Emma; as grandma Karen says: “On Saturday, we held baby Emma for the very first time!” What could be cooler!   and there you go